Subject: Earth will abide for ever? |
Bible Note: Greetings Johnny! One way that I would address this question is to point out the unique character of Eccesiastes and Proverbs. Both of these works contain general statements which can be pressed too far if not careful. For instance, Ecc. 1:6 says, "The wind blows to the south and turns to the north; round and round it goes, ever returning on its course." Are we to conclude that the wind only blows to the south or north? Doesn't the wind ever blow east or west? Solomon is making general statements of perception, mostly from a very fatalistic mindset. Ecc. 1:3-11 are simply making one basic point - nothing changes. Everything stays the same. To force this passage to mean that the earth will never end would be a mistake. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |