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The concept of "unfulfilled" in the Bible often relates to promises, prophecies, or expectations that have not yet come to fruition. This theme is woven throughout Scripture, reflecting both human experiences and divine plans that await completion.

Promises and Prophecies

The Bible is replete with promises and prophecies that are yet to be fulfilled. For instance, the promise of a new heaven and a new earth as described in Revelation 21:1 remains a future hope for believers: "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more." This promise points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

Similarly, the prophecies concerning the second coming of Christ are central to Christian eschatology. In Matthew 24:30, Jesus speaks of His return: "At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory." This event is anticipated by believers but remains unfulfilled in the present age.

Human Expectations

The Bible also addresses the theme of unfulfilled human expectations. In Proverbs 13:12, it is written, "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life." This verse captures the emotional and spiritual impact of unfulfilled hopes, acknowledging the pain that can accompany waiting and longing.

The account of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis illustrates the tension between divine promise and human expectation. God promised Abraham that he would be the father of many nations (Genesis 17:4), yet the fulfillment of this promise was delayed, leading to moments of doubt and impatience. Despite the delay, God's promise was ultimately fulfilled through the birth of Isaac.

Divine Timing

The Bible emphasizes that God's timing is perfect, even when fulfillment seems delayed. In 2 Peter 3:9, it is stated, "The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." This verse reassures believers that what may appear as unfulfilled is part of God's greater plan and purpose.

Faith and Patience

The theme of unfulfilled promises and expectations calls believers to exercise faith and patience. Hebrews 11, often referred to as the "Faith Chapter," recounts the accounts of many who lived by faith, not having received the promises in their lifetime. Hebrews 11:13 states, "All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar."

The Apostle Paul also speaks to this in Romans 8:24-25: "For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently." This passage encourages believers to maintain hope and trust in God's promises, even when they remain unfulfilled.

Conclusion

The theme of "unfulfilled" in the Bible serves as a reminder of the tension between the present reality and future hope. It calls believers to trust in God's promises, exercise patience, and live by faith, knowing that God's plans will ultimately be fulfilled in His perfect timing.
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An Unfulfilled Desire
... THE BOOK OF NUMBERS AN UNFULFILLED DESIRE. '... Let me die the death of the
righteous, and let my last end be like his!'"Numbers 23:10. '... ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/an unfulfilled desire.htm

And I Wish to Wait Then for his Promise which is Never Unfulfilled ...
... Section 39. And I wish to wait then for his promise which is never unfulfilled?
39. And I wish to wait then for his promise which ...
/.../patrick/the confession of st patrick/section 39 and i wish.htm

The Fourth Beatitude
... And that is so, not only because, as I said, all noble aspiration is good, fulfilled
or unfulfilled, and aim is of more importance than achievement, and what a ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the fourth beatitude.htm

God's Promises Tests
... our attention is directed, is the period when that word came to be fulfilled, and
what my text says is that during that long season of unfulfilled hope, the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/gods promises tests.htm

Watching for the King
... So, we do not need to settle the chronology of unfulfilled prophecy in
order to get the full benefit of Christ's teachings here. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/watching for the king.htm

The Secret of Tranquillity
... and quiver? One desire unfulfilled is enough to banish tranquillity; but
how can it survive a dozen dragging different ways? A deep ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/the secret of tranquillity.htm

Brief Outline of Ancient Jewish Theological Literature
... Apocrypha; but these works are called the "pseudo-epigraphic writings." Their
subject-matter may be described as mainly dealing with unfulfilled prophecy; and ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 18 brief outline of.htm

The Task of Modern Idealists Indeed is Made Much Too Easy for them ...
... parenthetical purpose of showing that the great democratic dream, like the great
mediaeval dream, has in a strict and practical sense been a dream unfulfilled. ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 5 the task of.htm

Footnotes
... with firm and joyful confidence to the Personal Reign of the Redeemer on earth,
and who in their code of interpretation regarding unfulfilled prophecy, espouse ...
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When Shall These Things Be?
... The exhortation is as applicable to us, for, whatever are our views about unfulfilled
prophecy, death comes to us all at a time which we know not, as the Book ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/when shall these things be.htm

Thesaurus
Unfulfilled (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Unfulfilled (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 19:5 Now when
she saw that she had waited, and her hope was lost, then ...
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Unfurled (1 Occurrence)

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Unfruitfulness (1 Occurrence)

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Ephesians (4 Occurrences)
... even in 2 Thessalonians 2 he shows that an indeterminate interval must intervene,
and in Romans 11:25 he sees a period of time yet unfulfilled before the end. ...
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Epistle (13 Occurrences)
... even in 2 Thessalonians 2 he shows that an indeterminate interval must intervene,
and in Romans 11:25 he sees a period of time yet unfulfilled before the end. ...
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Resources
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Ezekiel 19:5
Now when she saw that she had waited, and her hope was lost, then she took another of her cubs, and made him a young lion.
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