The phrase "eternal purpose" refers to a long-lasting and unchanging reason or plan that serves as a guiding force throughout time. It suggests that there is a specific and timeless intention or goal behind certain actions or events. Full definition
Do you know the temporal and eternal purpose of the Amalekites? (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
But can we agree on the last statement of the quoted paragraph regarding man — the idea that «in him as a person all the moral ends of the universe and all the movement of God's eternal purpose find meaning»? (religion-online.org)
Take the following statement: «Nothing so hinders the fulfillment of God's eternal purpose as does the present - day pastoral role» (p. 137). (redeeminggod.com)