Generations of Noah (Time and Grace)

Generations of Noah (Time and Grace)

In Generations of Noah (Grace on Stage)Definitions (Merriam Webster)
1. Grace: (n) 2 e : a temporary exemption : REPRIEVE

Grace's limit in time brings us into a seeming contradiction with a previously observed fact. If you will recall, in Generations of Noah (Found) we learned that Grace is part of God's essential character. And since it is a part of his inherent nature, then it must exist as long as he exists. And since God is eternal then Grace must also be eternal. But from its definition, we have found out that Grace is also temporary. So, the problem that we now have is that, we have two facts which are true but only one Grace. Since both of these facts are correctly established, then this can only mean one thing; Grace is able to occupy multiple positions in time. And through this occupation of time, it is able to have existence while ceasing to exist.

An example of how this phenomenon is possible is witnessed in the story of Noah's flood. In the Start of that incident, we have all of man present under God's Grace. In this single group Believers will find the Start and Finish of Grace as One. But as the story progresses to that Final Stage, we see that this group is now seen as two. At the Finish, there is Noah's group and the group of those who perished in the flood. Noah's group represents the Start of Grace, while those who perish in the flood represent the ceasing or Finish of Grace. This illustration allows Believers to see that, in the universe, Grace simultaneously occupies multiple positions in time. And due to this occupation, it is able to have existence while simultaneously ceasing to exist.

In Grace's ability to concurrently occupy multiple positions in time, One is led to a little unknown but very important universal fact: All objects in the universe occupy multiple positions in time. And just as Grace is able to exist while simultaneously ceasing to exist, they too are able to do likewise.

Now, with the further examination of this ability, One will see some fundamental principles which deal with the Start and Finish of all objects. These principles are found throughout the Scriptures, and they are also common in the known universe.

1. Though it may not be seen, all Starts and Finishes occur simultaneously in the universe. This means that, the Start and Finish of all things will come into being or existence at the same time. Or One may also say that, as an object Starts its existence, it is concurrently starting its Finish. For Example: There are two entities who are present during Noah's flood. One group represents the Start Stage while the other represents the Finish Stage. As Believers have already discovered, during the Start of the story, there seems to be only one group or action. But by the end of the story we see that there are two groups or actions occupying the same position in time. And through this occupation of time the Believer is able to see that the Start and Finish of all objects is conjunctional.

2. The Start and Finish of all objects will occur and disappear in the same area. This means that, the Start and Finish of all things will come into existence and pass out of existence in a particular extent of space or surface. Or One may also say that, the particular extent of space or surface where an object Starts is also the particular extent of space or surface where it will Finish. For example: In the story of Noah, the Start of wickedness, corruption and violence comes into existence in the earth. And since Start and Finish are simultaneous and occur in the same area, the Finish of wickedness, corruption and violence will come into existence in the earth.

3. Since all Starts and Finishes occur simultaneously and in the same area, One cannot have a Start without a Finish, and visa versa. This means that anytime there is Start, there must also be a Finish. And anytime there is a Finish, there must also be a Start.

4. Before there can be a Start and Finish there must first be a Finish and Start. This means that One cannot initiate a Start and Finish without the existence of a Finish and Start. For example: The Start and Finish of Judgement in the earth cannot be initiated without the Start of wickedness, corruption and violence in the earth. And the Start and Finish of wickedness, corruption, and violence cannot be initiated without the Start and Finish of virtue, moral principles, and justice.

5. The effects of all Starts and Finishes in the universe are transitive. Therefore, they are able to influence, determine and condition other Starts and Finishes in advance. This means two things; First, a Start and Finish has the power to fix the form, position, or character of another Start and Finish before it arises. And secondly, a Start and Finish has the ability to adapt, modify, or mold another Start and Finish before it arises. For example: Hebrews 11:7 states (By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith). From that verse One can see that Noah's Start and Finish of the ark was transitional. It not only influenced and determined his Start after the Flood, but it also influenced and determined the outcome and Finish for those who perished in the flood.

6. The effects of a Start and Finish are not limited by time. Therefore, they are able to influence determine and condition beyond its immediate time. This means that the ability of a Start and Finish to influence another Start and Finish is not restricted to a certain time. Due to it's transitive nature, it can go far into the future to effect subsequent Starts and Finishes. For example: The influence of the Start and Finish of previous empires is not restricted to their times. This influence still determines and conditions the Start and Finish of present day countries.

Now, that One is able to see the principles of a Start and Finish which are found in God's Grace, let us examine a common misconceptions about the Finish Stage of time. One thing that many Believers are unable to grasp is the Finish of time. A Finish of time or the End times as so many have incorrectly labeled it, does not mean that time will no longer exist. As long as there are events occurring in the universe, there will always be time. Life is a series of big plays, so when one show Finishes or runs out of time, the next production Starts. Therefore, a Finish of time only means that there is a completion of a final step in a continuing activity or function (2Tim 4:7Without first knowing the known One cannot possibly know the unknown."


Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith:

James 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.