@article {
    orvium-695fe32b9ab3d34ba7f87f8f,
    title = "“Renovación, Propósito y Eternidad: Enfoques Teológicos para Vivir con Esperanza Después de los 40”",
    abstract = "In many cultures, turning 40 is often associated with a loss of value, the beginning of physical or emotional decline, and an inevitable resignation to the passage of time. This article addresses that cultural perception from a biblical-theological perspective, challenging the myths that reduce the second half of life to a purposeless crisis. Instead, it presents an approach centered on God's sovereignty over every stage of existence.

The goal is to break those stereotypes, showing that life after 40 brings renewed opportunities for service, wisdom, and spiritual growth. Believers are exhorted to rediscover their gifts, reevaluate their calling, and embrace an eternal perspective on life.

The methodology used includes exegetical, hermeneutical, and pastoral analysis of key biblical texts, along with a theological review of time, maturity, and Christian hope.

As a result, the article identifies principles that affirm the spiritual value of this stage of life, promoting an attitude of hope, purpose, and renewal.

The most relevant conclusion is that, in Christ, the second half of life is not a closing chapter but a platform for bearing deeper fruit and joyfully looking toward eternity.",
    keywords = "Purpose, Renewal, Hope, Maturity, Breaking cultural myths.",
    author = "Sergio Leal Ramirez",
    year = "2026",
    doi = "10.5281/zenodo.15626722",
    language = "English",
    url = "https://dapp.orvium.io/deposits/695fe32b9ab3d34ba7f87f8f/view",
}