As a result, he is mindful that ultimately the truth of God’s existence has still only been established in anticipation of its consummation. This consummation will take place when the fullness of the kingdom of God has been established by the Spirit and handed over to the Son—who will in turn glorify the Father by handing over the kingdom in its ultimate fulfillment. In this sense, Pannenberg speaks of the history of God and the establishment of the lordship of God in time.
