"Keep The End in Mind" emphasizes the eternal perspective we should maintain in our daily lives, as inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Thrive Church is driven by the understanding that our present actions carry eternal significance.
Understanding eschatology shapes our beliefs and actions. What we believe about the end influences our current choices. God calls us into His eternal story, with heaven as the ultimate destination for those who love Jesus.
Isaiah 66:1 reveals God's sovereignty over heaven and earth, inviting us to align our prayers with His eternal purpose. God's plan has always been to unite heaven and earth, impacting how we live in the present.
God is building toward a new reality, as seen in Isaiah 65:17, 66:22, 2 Peter 3:13, and Revelation 21:1. This new creation replaces the old, emphasizing God's desire to restore and redeem.
The Garden of Eden symbolizes paradise lost and regained through Jesus. Adam's failure contrasts with Jesus' victory in the garden of Gethsemane. John 20:14-15 highlights Jesus as the Gardener of Eden, ushering in restoration.
The church plays a crucial role in God's plan, serving as His embassy on earth. Romans 12:2 encourages us to transform our surroundings with heavenly principles, embodying God's kingdom on earth.
Understanding eternity gives purpose to our present actions. Science and our innate desire for eternity point to its reality. Love, immortal and divine, reflects God's eternal nature.
As humanity, we associate with victory, which finds its ultimate expression in Jesus' triumph over death. Victory is inherent in our identity as followers of Christ, as depicted in 1 Corinthians 15:54-55.
In summary, embracing an eternal perspective empowers us to live with purpose and victory, knowing that our present actions shape our eternal destiny.
