In the context of the Bible, the term "outcome" often refers to the result or consequence of actions, decisions, or divine interventions. The concept of outcome is deeply intertwined with themes of divine justice, human responsibility, and the fulfillment of God's promises.

Divine Justice and Outcome

The Bible frequently emphasizes that the outcome of human actions is subject to God's justice. Proverbs 11:18 states, "The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward." This verse highlights the principle that the ultimate outcome of one's actions is determined by their alignment with God's righteousness. Similarly, Galatians 6:7-8 warns, "Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."

Human Responsibility and Outcome

The Bible also underscores the role of human responsibility in determining outcomes. In Deuteronomy 30:19 , Moses presents the Israelites with a choice: "I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. So choose life, so that you and your descendants may live." Here, the outcome of life or death is contingent upon the choices made by the people, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's commandments.

Fulfillment of God's Promises

The outcome of events in the Bible is often portrayed as the fulfillment of God's promises. In Genesis 50:20 , Joseph reflects on the outcome of his brothers' betrayal: "As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people." This demonstrates how God's sovereign plan can bring about a positive outcome even from human wrongdoing.

Eschatological Outcome

The Bible also speaks of the ultimate outcome of history in eschatological terms. Revelation 21:3-4 describes the final outcome for believers: "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.'" This passage assures believers of a future outcome where God restores creation and establishes eternal peace.

Outcome in the Life of Jesus

The life and ministry of Jesus Christ exemplify the ultimate outcome of God's redemptive plan. Hebrews 12:2 encourages believers to look to Jesus, "the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." The outcome of Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection is the provision of salvation for humanity and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.

Practical Implications for Believers

For believers, understanding the biblical concept of outcome involves trusting in God's sovereignty and aligning one's life with His will. Romans 8:28 assures, "And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose." This verse encourages Christians to have faith that, regardless of present circumstances, the ultimate outcome will be for their good and God's glory.(n.) That which comes out of, or follows from, something else; issue; result; consequence; upshot.1545. ekbasis -- an exit, outcome
... an exit, outcome. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: ekbasis Phonetic
Spelling: (ek'-bas-is) Short Definition: a way out, escape, result Definition ...
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1630. ekphobos -- terrified
... adjective, derived from 1537 , "wholly ," intensifying 5401 , "fear") -- properly,
wholly frightened (literally of one's wits), ie with the outcome of becoming ...
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1752. heneka -- on account of, because of
... 1752 () introduces the () which shapes (determines) the end-outcome of the
verbal idea. because, for sake, wherefore, by reason of ...
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5056. telos -- an end, a toll
... an end, a toll NASB Word Usage continually* (1), custom (2), customs (1), end (24),
ends (2), finished (1), fulfillment (1), goal (1), outcome (6), sum (1 ...
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1557. ekdikesis -- vengeance, vindication
... judge") -- properly, judgment which fully executes the core-values (standards) of
the judge, ie extending the inner-person of the judge its out-come (outcome). ...
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1607. ekporeuomai -- to make to go forth, to go forth
... 1607 ("come out from") links the source to the outcome (influence) on
the object (as specified by the individual context). Word ...
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1561. ekdoche -- a receiving from, expectation
... 1561 (from 1551, " anticipate") -- properly, out from the judge and on to the one
judged, ie the outcome of solemn (-felt) of receiving one's "just desserts ...
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1555. ekdiegeomai -- to tell in detail
... from 1537 , " and " and 1334 , " declare") -- properly, recount, with the person
reporting declaring a full account (knowledge) of a matter and its outcome. ...
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319. acharith -- the after-part, end
... 1), end (20), final end (1), final period (1), future (7), last (8), latter (7),
latter ending (1), latter period (1), least (1), outcome (3), posterity (3 ...
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Of the Fear which is the Outcome of the Greatest Love.
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter XIII. Of the fear which is the outcome
of the greatest love. Whoever then has been established ...
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An Unanswerable Question.
... "Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean?" But all our common life is somehow
the outcome of our separate individual lives"of your life and mine. ...
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The Bethany Height of Faith.
... hallowed. It seems to suggest that Mary thus discerned the outcome for Jesus
of the coming crisis, and more, its great significance. ...
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Strength and Indwelling.
... ch. iii.1-13) and its outcome. ... RV). This is the outcome of the inward strength
of the Spirit, and almost every word needs attention. ...
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Death to Self is the Way Out into a Life of Sacrifice.
... that look as if they must involve an effort, become something natural, spontaneous,
full of a "heavenly involuntariness," so simply are they the outcome of the ...
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Spiritual Sacrifices
... But there must first of all be the surrender of my inmost self, and only then, and
as the token and outcome of that, will any external acts, however religious ...
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The Fruit of the Light
... It conveys the notion of something which is the natural outcome of a vital power,
and so, when we talk about the light being fruitful, we are setting, in a ...
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The First Per??an Discourses - to the Pharisees Concerning the Two ...
... denunciatory of the Pharisees; and the notice there of their blasphemous charge
of His being the instrument of Satan probably indicates the outcome of their ...
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The Unmistakable Honesty of the Writers of the Bible Attests to ...
... by a descendant of Abraham, yet nowhere do we find the bravery of the Israelites
extolled and never once are their victories regarded as the outcome of their ...
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Introduction
... resolution. The Canons of Dordt are the outcome of the Synod of Dordt,
and the outcome was thoroughly against Armenian doctrine. ...
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Outcome (26 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Outcome (26 Occurrences). ... Romans 4:15 For the outcome of
the law is wrath; but where there is no law it will not be broken. (BBE). ...
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Omniscience
... It is true that the knowledge of God and the purposing will of God are distinct,
and that not the former but the latter determines the certainty of the outcome...
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Outcries (8 Occurrences)

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Outcasts (13 Occurrences)

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Accommodation (1 Occurrence)
... ACCOMMODATION IN REVELATION 1. General Principles 2. Accommodation a Feature of
Progressive Revelation 3. The Limits of Revelation 4. The Outcome of Revelation ...
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Journey (214 Occurrences)
... Genesis 24:42 And I came today to the water-spring, and I said, O Lord, the God
of my master Abraham, if it is your purpose to give a good outcome to my journey ...
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Knees (47 Occurrences)
... disables its victim, and is therefore often expressive of general debility, eg in
Psalm 109:24, where such weakness is described as the outcome of protracted ...
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Kenosis
... know the day" would have been inevitable form of the saying (Acts 1:7). 2. Dogmatic:
(1) Yet the attempt so to misinterpret the verses is not the outcome of a ...
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Over-quick (3 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Proverbs 21:5 The purposes of the man of industry have their outcome only
in wealth; but one who is over-quick in acting will only come to be in need. ...
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Joy (422 Occurrences)
... as leaping, shouting, and singing. Joy is repeatedly shown to be the natural
outcome of fellowship with God. "In thy presence is ...
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