Is Time Linear or an Infinite Loop? Exploring the Nature of Time, Faith, and Cycles

It's been a minute since I have written a blog. Now, I have written about time before, and it's something that is always on my mind. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the past, present, and future. When we look at other religions like Buddhism and Hinduism, they both follow cyclical cycles, whereas most Christian theologians argue that time is linear. I say that time is an infinite loop.

Part 1: Is Time Linear or Infinite?

Time is one of the greatest mysteries of existence. Is it a straight line, constantly moving forward, or is it a loop, repeating itself in cycles? This question has puzzled philosophers, scientists, and theologians for centuries. But what if the answer isn’t just about how time works—but about how we live within it?

The Debate: A Straight Line or an Infinite Loop?

Most of us are taught that time is linear. The past is behind us, the present is now, and the future is ahead. But if we examine history, we see a pattern: the same struggles, the same conflicts, and even the same mistakes repeating in new forms. The problems of ancient civilizations—corruption, greed, and moral decay—are still with us today, just modernized.

Even in faith, we see cycles. Ecclesiastes 1:9 says, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” This suggests that time may not be a straight line at all, but a repeating cycle where humanity continually faces the same lessons until we truly learn from them.

The Moses, Elijah, and Jesus Theory

One fascinating idea that supports the concept of time being layered or infinite is the Transfiguration of Jesus. In Matthew 17, Jesus meets with Moses and Elijah on the mountaintop. Some have theorized that this wasn’t just a vision but an actual conversation happening across different points in time—Moses speaking from the past, Elijah from his time, and Jesus from His moment on earth. If true, this could mean time is not just linear but interwoven in ways we can’t fully comprehend.

The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: A Divine Representation of Time

Another perspective on time is found in the nature of God Himself. The Trinity—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—can be seen as a reflection of time’s structure:

God the Father (Past) – Represents the foundation, creation, and ancient wisdom that set everything in motion. He was revealed in the Old Testament and gave the law.

Holy Spirit (Present) – The active presence of God right now, guiding believers. Jesus said, “I will send the Helper” (John 14:26), meaning the Spirit is the force working in the world today.

Jesus the Son (Future) – He represents hope, salvation, and what is to come. His second coming is expected in the future, and He also symbolizes rebirth and renewal.

This perspective suggests that time, like God, is both structured and infinite—it moves forward, yet it encompasses the past, present, and future in divine harmony.

One fascinating aspect is that the Son becomes the Father—Jesus said, “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30). The Son (future) eventually fulfills the role of the Father (past), just like a child grows into a parent.

Additionally, the Holy Spirit bridges them—keeping the past (Father) and future (Son) connected in the eternal now.

Patterns of Repetition: Are We Stuck in a Time Loop?

If time is a cycle, does that mean we are doomed to repeat the past? Many people today seem to be caught in that loop—repeating generational mistakes, chasing trends from the past instead of creating the future, or even making the same personal choices expecting different results. If the world keeps facing the same issues, how do we break free?

That brings us to the next crucial question: If time is either a loop or a straight line, where does real change happen? The answer is in the present.

Coming in Part 2: Whether time is linear or infinite, the only place where transformation, creation, and spiritual growth happen is in the present. Stay tuned as we explore why the present moment is the key to breaking free from time’s grip and unlocking our true selves.