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Adventistische Schriften über: "Which biblical texts address the end of the probationary period?"
Answer
Biblical texts such as Revelation 22:11-12 depict the end of the grace and probationary period, solemnly proclaiming that the condition of the righteous and the wicked shortly before the second coming of Jesus is fixed forever unchangeably. Likewise, the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:10, through the shutting of the door, points to the end of the mediation of salvation. Also Old Testament reports and prophecies such as the closing of Noah's Ark as well as texts from Daniel 12:10 and Malachi 3:18 illustrate the final separation and purification before the day of judgment.
Revelation 22 and the Days of Noah as a Sign of the End of the Grace Period
»If the work of the investigative judgment is concluded, the destiny of all will be decided as life or death. The probationary period ends shortly before the appearance of the Lord in the clouds of heaven. Christ declares in Revelation with regard to that time: „Let the one who does evil continue to do evil, and let the one who is unclean continue to be unclean; and let the one who is righteous continue to practice righteousness, and let the one who is holy continue to be holy. And behold, I am coming soon, and my reward with me, to give each person according to his works.“ [...] Before the Flood, after Noah had entered the ark, God sealed it and excluded the ungodly; yet for seven days the people, unaware that their judgment was sealed, continued their carefree, pleasure‑seeking life and mocked the warnings of the impending judgment. „Thus,“ says the Savior, „the coming of the Son of Man will be.“«
The Closing of the Door in the Parable of the Wedding
»When the investigative work is finished, when the cases of those who throughout all ages have identified themselves as followers of Christ have been examined and decided, then, and not earlier, will the probationary period end and the door of grace be closed. Thus we are led in that one short sentence: „Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding, and the door was shut,“ by the concluding ministry of the Savior up to the time when the great work for the redemption of humanity will be completed.«
The Final Declaration in the Last Chapter of the Bible
»The climax of this series of texts is the declaration in the last chapter of the Bible, which marks the end of the probationary period for all humanity without exception: „Let the one who does evil continue to do evil; and let the one who is unclean continue to be unclean; and let the one who is righteous continue to be righteous; and let the one who is holy continue to be holy. And behold, I am coming soon, and my reward with me, to give each person according to his works.“ It is the belief of Christians in general, and certainly of Seventh‑day Adventists, that this statement has not yet been uttered and that, when it is, the fate of every person will be decided for eternity.«
Scriptural Passages on Purification and the Final Determination of Character
»Therefore you will allow me to present my views based on Scripture; and first: „Many will be cleansed, made white, and refined; but the ungodly will act ungodly; and none of the ungodly will understand, but the wise will understand.“ From this text it becomes clear that God’s people must be „cleansed, made white, and tested“ before the end. [...] „Let the one who does evil continue to do evil; and let the one who is unclean continue to be unclean; and let the one who is righteous continue to be righteous; and let the one who is holy continue to be holy.“ This text is completely clear and needs no commentary; the „And behold, I am coming soon, and my reward with me, to give each person according to his works,“ shows that shortly before Christ’s coming every character will be fixed.«
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