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What does 'the fullness of times' mean in Ephesians 1:10?

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'The fullness of times' refers to the period of God's redemptive plan, beginning with Christ's incarnation and culminating in His second coming.

'The fullness of times' signifies a decisive era in God's sovereign plan, encompassing the entire gospel age from Christ’s first advent to His second coming. Galatians 4:4 parallels this idea by stating, 'When the fullness of time was come, God sent forth His Son.' This phrase indicates that all of history is directed towards the revelation of Christ and the completion of His work. In this context, the 'fullness of times' is not just a moment in time but an epoch in which God is fulfilling His promises, gathering His elect, and ultimately glorifying His Son through all events in history.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:10, Galatians 4:4

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