AD 70: Not the End of God's Purpose, but the Beginning of an Everlasting Kingdom
The end of the old covenant age was not the end of God's work, but the beginning of a new era of covenant fulfillment.
AD 70 was not the end of God's purpose; it was the end of the old covenant age and the beginning of the fullness of the new covenant marriage. The marriage of Christ and His bride represents a fulfilled covenant relationship, not the termination of the church's existence or God's work in the world.
Isaiah 9:6–7
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end.”
Revelation 14:6
“And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.”
Revelation 14:13
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”
Daniel 12:3
“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”
Therefore, the fulfillment of prophecy concerning the end of the old covenant age does not mean that God's work has ended. Christ's kingdom continues to increase, the gospel continues to reach the nations, people continue to come to righteousness, and the blessings of the new covenant continue.
The end of the old covenant age was not the end of God's purpose, but the beginning of an everlasting era of covenant fulfillment.