The Goal of History

People who have studied history have often pondered questions such as: Is there a purpose in history?

What is the goal of history?

Is God influencing the course of history? If so, we must be aware of His purpose for our age.

The original world of God's creation was to expand in eternal goodness on the foundation of the True Parents, perfected Adam and Eve. Their descendants, born in goodness, would have dwelt with God in the Garden of Eden, the kingdom of heaven on earth.

Each life would have been lived in the utmost usefulness, happiness, and joy; and the world would have thrived in order, harmony, and peace. The world as it exists is not the original one God desired. Adam and Eve separated themselves from God, thus subjecting the entire universe to the domination of Satan.

Therefore, human existence has been thoroughly corrupted. Does this mean that God's original intention will never be realized? No. The will of God is absolute, and He will fulfill His original purpose of creation.

He will not forsake the realization of His promised blessing to man. His love is steadfast. In the following verses, one can see God's firm determination to accomplish His purpose.

So shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:11) I have spoken, and I will bring it to pass; I have purposed, and I will do it. (Isaiah 46:11b)

"For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished." (Matt. 5:18)

Therefore, God has been directing the course of history toward the restoration of the original world of creation. (Acts 3:19-21)

To accomplish His purpose for all mankind and creation, God has worked particularly with Israel, the nation He chose to represent mankind.

In the Old Testament Age, God worked through the patriarchs and prophets to lay the foundation for restoration. God then sent Jesus to work on their foundation to restore the world by establishing the kingdom of heaven.

Unfortunately, Jesus could not accomplish his mission during his lifetime. Thus, God's dispensation of restoration was prolonged and has yet to be fulfilled. This is the goal of history.