Time Quote by George Eldon Ladd
““The events of the eschatological consummation are not merely detached events lying in the future about which Paul speculates. They are rather redemptive events that have already begun to unfold within history. The blessings of the Age to Come no longer lie exclusively in the future; they have become objects of present experience. The death of Christ is an eschatological event. Because of Christ’s death, the justified person stands already on the age-to-come side of the eschatological judgment, acquitted of all guilt. By virtue of the death of Christ, the believer has already been delivered from this present evil age (Gal. 1:4). He or she has been transferred from the rule of darkness and now knows the life of the Kingdom of Christ (Col. 1:13). In his cross, Christ has already defeated the powers of evil that have brought chaos into the world (Col. 2:14f.).””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gospel of the Kingdom, George Eldon Ladd, 1959
Christ’s death initiates the Kingdom now, so believers already experience redemption and victory over evil.
In simple terms: Christ’s death brings the Kingdom into the present for believers.
Key Takeaway
Live in the reality of present redemption.
Themes
redemption
kingdom
eschatology
faith
spiritual victory
Mood
theological
encouraging
Type
spiritual
reflective
When to use this quote
- prayer
- evangelism
- daily living
- spiritual warfare
Key Concepts
theology
hope
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view change your daily faith practice?
- What signs of the Kingdom do you notice?
A Different Perspective
Present experience may feel abstract without tangible signs.
