Introduction:
The concept of knowing the future is a topic that has intrigued humanity for millennia. Within the biblical context, the future is often revealed through prophecy, divine revelation, and the wisdom of God. The Bible presents a framework where the future is known fully only by God, yet glimpses are sometimes granted to humanity through His chosen instruments.

Divine Omniscience:
The Bible affirms that God alone possesses complete knowledge of the future. Isaiah 46:9-10 declares, "Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all My purpose.’" This passage underscores God's unique ability to know and declare future events, emphasizing His sovereignty and omniscience.

Prophecy as Revelation:
Prophecy is a primary means by which God reveals aspects of the future to humanity. The Old Testament is replete with prophetic messages delivered by prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel. These prophecies often pointed to future events, including the coming of the Messiah. In the New Testament, Jesus Himself prophesied about future events, including His own death and resurrection (Matthew 16:21) and the end times (Matthew 24).

The Role of Prophets:
Prophets served as God's mouthpieces, conveying His messages to the people. Amos 3:7 states, "Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets." This highlights the role of prophets in communicating divine knowledge of future events. However, the accuracy of a prophet's message was a test of their authenticity, as outlined in Deuteronomy 18:21-22 .

Human Limitations:
While God may reveal certain aspects of the future, human understanding remains limited. Ecclesiastes 8:7 notes, "Since no one knows what will happen, who can tell him what is to come?" This reflects the biblical view that, apart from divine revelation, humans cannot predict the future with certainty. James 4:14 further reminds believers of the uncertainty of life: "You do not even know what will happen tomorrow."

Faith and Trust in God:
The Bible encourages believers to trust in God's plan for the future rather than seeking to know it in its entirety. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage emphasizes reliance on God's wisdom and guidance rather than human foresight.

Eschatological Hope:
The New Testament provides believers with hope regarding the future, particularly concerning the return of Christ and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom. Revelation 21:1-4 offers a vision of a new heaven and a new earth, where God will dwell with His people. This eschatological promise assures believers of a future where God's purposes are fully realized.

Conclusion:
The Bible presents a nuanced view of knowing the future, where God's omniscience is central, and human understanding is limited. Through prophecy and divine revelation, God provides glimpses of His plans, calling believers to trust in His sovereign will and to live in hope of the fulfillment of His promises.Matthew 6:25-34
Therefore I say to you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor yet for your body, what you shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
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Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
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Proverbs 19:21
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
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Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
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Romans 5:3-5
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience;
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Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.
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Witnessing Better than Knowing the Future
... Witnessing Better Than Knowing the Future. A Sermon (No.2330). Intended for Reading
on Lord's-Day, October 15th, 1893,. Delivered By. CH SPURGEON,. ...
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The Unrevealed Future of the Sons of God
... for knowing that life beyond. The chrysalis' dreams about what it would be when
it was a butterfly would be as reliable as a man's imagination of what a future ...
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Homilies on Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians.
... for God's sake, [666]350; blessed in his family for this, [667]350; not heard for
Sodom, [668]358; his reward greater for his not knowing the future, [669]361 ...
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Description of the Gnostic's Life.
... Consequently the only man of courage is the Gnostic, who knows both present and
future good things; along with these, knowing, as I have said, also the things ...
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Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 39: 1893
... The Lamb of God in Scripture. Witnessing Better Than Knowing the Future. Christ's
Pastoral Prayer for his People. [ Prev] [Top] [Next ]. ...
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Acts xxiii. 31, 32, 33
... it bids us go and be reconciled and do good offices"not that we may heap coals of
fire, but that (our enemy) knowing that future consequence, [1123] may be ...
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The Duty of the Present Moment the Only Rule.
... at some future time will encourage them in the practice of virtue. Whatever these
souls do, they do because they feel an attraction for it, without knowing why ...
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John Chapter xvi. 13
... that shall He speak." For such hearing is everlasting, because the knowing is
everlasting ... the verb is put, whether in the past, or present, or future, there is ...
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The Redemption of the Body
... negative characteristics there follows that there will be in that future bodily
life no ... fit instrument of the spirit may become its means of knowing more deeply ...
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Second Stage of Jewish Trial. Jesus Condemned by Caiaphas and the ...
... The high priest, knowing this, sought to extort from Jesus some additional evidence. ...
He gave no explanation, since the future would explain his meaning, and ...
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