Divine Order

Divine order refers to the structured and purposeful arrangement established by God in creation and throughout His sovereign governance of the universe. This concept is rooted in the belief that God is a God of order, not chaos, and that His creation reflects His orderly nature. The Bible begins with the account of creation, where God systematically brings order out of chaos. Genesis 1:1-2 states, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters." The subsequent verses describe how God methodically created light, separated the waters, and established the earth and its inhabitants, each according to its kind.

The divine order is also evident in the moral and ethical laws given by God. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) serve as a foundational framework for righteous living, reflecting God's orderly nature in human relationships and worship. The Apostle Paul emphasizes this order in the church, stating in 1 Corinthians 14:33 , "For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints."

Furthermore, divine order is seen in the governance of the church and family. Ephesians 5:22-33 and 1 Timothy 3:1-13 outline the roles and responsibilities within the family and church leadership, emphasizing submission, love, and service as reflections of God's orderly design.

Perfection

Perfection, in a biblical sense, refers to the completeness and flawlessness of God's nature and His works. God is described as perfect in Deuteronomy 32:4 : "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He." This perfection is not only inherent in God's character but is also the standard to which He calls His people.

The call to perfection is seen in Matthew 5:48 , where Jesus instructs, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." This call to perfection is understood as a call to spiritual maturity and completeness in Christ, rather than sinless perfection, which is unattainable in human strength. The Apostle Paul speaks of this process in Philippians 3:12-14 , acknowledging that he has not yet attained perfection but presses on toward the goal.

Perfection is also a theme in the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, which pointed to the ultimate perfection found in Christ. Hebrews 10:14 states, "For by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified." Christ's sacrifice is the fulfillment of the law and the prophets, providing a perfect atonement for sin and reconciling humanity to God.

In the eschatological sense, perfection will be fully realized in the new creation, where God's divine order will be perfectly restored. Revelation 21:4 describes this future state: "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away." This ultimate perfection is the hope of all believers, as they anticipate the complete restoration of God's order in the new heavens and new earth.