Section III:
The Promise
On the other hand millions upon millions (starting from Abel to the present) have proven Satan to be a liar. They proved without any doubt that they
served and will serve the living God Jehovah because they want to, not because of the things they receive. Many millions died faithfully serving God
and many more continue serving Him in spite of all the hardships and difficult circumstances they encounter. (Heb 11,12)
A sure confirmation that Satan is indeed a liar!
Think of this too, in spite of all the maltreatment and false accusations heaped upon Jehovah God/Yahweh, he is patient and does not force anyone
(just like Adam and Eve) to obey him but wants us to approach him willingly.
2 Peter 3:9 says:
“Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be
destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.”
As a proof he even sent forth his beloved son to die for us (John 3:16), this to show his unquestionable love for his creation. He also provided a
book the Bible to show us ‘The Way’ back to him.
As for Jesus the only begotten son of God, he died and gave his life willingly “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16, Rom 4:7-8)
Thus Jesus can say “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” John 14:6
“No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his soul in behalf of his friends.” – John 15:13
Either you care or not, hate him or not, Jesus did it because he considers you - his friend. Imagine that! Either way God cares for us and
wants us to take advantage of the provision he provided through his beloved son Jesus Christ.
For those who are being loaded down and pressured by this wicked world Jesus said:
“Come to me, all YOU who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh YOU. Take my yoke upon YOU and learn from me, for I am mild-tempered and
lowly in heart, and YOU will find refreshment for YOUR souls.” -- Matthew 11:28-29
As a further guaranty God promised this (very soon): Rev 21:1-4
“With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his
peoples. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor
outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Imagine that - “he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The
former things have passed away.”
Those who become part of God's people will:
“... say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk
in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of Jehovah from Jerusalem.” – Isa 2:3 9 (ASV)
And then:
“... he will judge between the nations, and will decide concerning many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears
into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” – Isa 2:4. (ASV)
So based on these evidence presented do you still think that the living God is responsible for man’s sad situation and plight?
No, in fact he proposed a day to put an end to all of the madness and the rebellion brought in by the three rebels along with all those who followed /
follow in their footsteps. When this happens it will then finally vindicate and sanctify God's Holy name and finally resolve the universal issue of
sovereignty once and for all.
Thus He invites all humble and meek people to:
“Gather yourselves together, yes, do the gathering, O nation not paling in shame. Before [the] statute gives birth to [anything], [before the] day
has passed by just like chaff, before there comes upon YOU people the burning anger of Jehovah, before there comes upon YOU the day of Jehovah’s
anger, seek Jehovah, all YOU meek ones of the earth, who have practiced His own judicial decision. Seek righteousness, seek meekness. *Probably YOU
may be concealed in the day of Jehovah’s anger.”-- Zephaniah 2:1-3
“And it must occur that everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will get away safe; for in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will prove to be the
escaped ones, just as Jehovah has said, and in among the survivors, whom Jehovah is calling.” (Joel 2:32 – see also John 17:3)
*Note: ‘Probably’ means that it will depend on the person remaining loyal to God.
Like in Noah’s day, the living God is gathering people for survival before the world (system of things) is finally put out of its misery (Matt
24:37-40, 1 John 2:15, Dan 2:44).
After that – true peace and security!
The King of kings Jesus Christ will make this happen. (Rev 17:14)
As a matter of fact, the heavens are now cleaned up and cleared of the badness that at one time inhabited it.
Notice this very important event that took place:
“And war broke out in heaven: Mi′cha•el and his angels battled with the dragon, and the dragon and its angels battled but it did not prevail,
neither was a place found for them any longer in heaven. So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan,
who is misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him.” – Rev 12:7-9.
With what result?
“On this account be glad, YOU heavens and YOU who reside in them! Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to YOU, having
great anger, knowing he has a short period of time.” – Rev 12:12
Yes ‘Woe’ to us for the Devil has come down “having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time.” According to evidence, this unseen
event occurred in 1914 - WWI.
Good news is, we are now living deep in the ‘last days’ of this system of things. Many of the ‘signs’ of its coming end have been fulfilled,
only a few left. Soon God’s will - will be done on earth as it is (already done) in the heavens – the removal of evil and badness. (Matt 24:3-14,
6:9, 2 Tim 3:1-6, Dan 2:44). The ‘world’ with its man-made rulership is now in a collision course with the God's Kingdom and no one can stop it.
Soon God’s Kingdom Government (that we’ve been praying for) will be here.--Matt 6:9
Daniel 2:44 says:
“And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. And the kingdom itself will not be
passed on to any other people e. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite;
Question is – will you be among the survivors when Mans Rule Ends?
Just like in the beginning – it's up to each one of us (our lives are not predetermined nor preordained).
Notice:
“I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before thee life and death, the blessing and the curse: therefore choose
life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy seed; to love Jehovah thy God, to obey his voice, and to cleave unto him; for he is thy life, and the length
of thy days; that thou mayest dwell in the land which Jehovah sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.” – Deut
30: 19, 20 (ASV)
If you chose life:
“And just a little while longer, and the wicked one will be no more;
And you will certainly give attention to his place, and he will not be.” – Ps 37:10
“But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth,
And they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.” – Ps 37:11
“The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.”-- Ps 37:29
Imagine that, living a full life in a garden like earth where time will try to catch you instead of the other way around.
Now that you have come to know the truth, why things are and what they will become, what will you do with it?
Seek the True God Jehovah and the King of kings and Lord of lords Jesus Christ while there’s still yet time. – Acts 17:26, 27, John 17:3, Rev
19:11, 16.
“Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these [other] things will be added to YOU.” -- Matthew 6:33.
In conclusion:
Why Mans Rule Will End?
Because the verdict has now been determined and rendered. Man's rule has been judge as UNFIT. It failed miserably from ruling mankind successfully in
true peace and security. It failed miserably on its challenge. It failed miserably in proving that man can live alone w/o God. Left to continue it
will destroy life as we know it – which God the Creator will not and can't allow.
How?
By replacing it with a righteous Kingdom Government under the leadership of Jesus Christ the King of kings and Lord of lords – This is the Good News
of the Kingdom.
Man's rulership will be in a collision course with the King of kings and lords of Lords during the “war of the great day of God the Almighty.” -
Armageddon (Rev. 16:14-16.)
When?
“And this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.” –
Matthew 24:14.
“for then there will be great tribulation such as has not occurred since the world’s beginning until now, no, nor will occur again. In fact,
unless those days were cut short, no flesh would be saved; but on account of the chosen ones those days will be cut short.” -- Matthew 24:21-22
Whenever it is that they are saying: “Peace and security!” then sudden destruction is to be instantly upon them just as the pang of distress upon
a pregnant woman; and they will by no means escape. – 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Christians – are you doing your part in proclaiming “the Kingdom of God” “for a witness to all the nations”? Or are you ashamed to do this
vital work (Rom 1:16, 2 Tim 1:8)?
The Lord Jesus said:
“For whoever becomes ashamed of me and of my words, the Son of man will be ashamed of this one when he arrives in his glory and that of the Father
and of the holy angels.” – Luke 9:26
Doubters / Unbelievers – need more proof? Will you believe?
What say you?
Which side are you on?
BTW,
The secularist have no good prediction about the future other than that Man will eventually destroy himself, if not, nature will do it for him. But
still some insist that mankind will have a bright future because of advancing technology, and will evolve further – problem is; man is powerless in
changing the heart of mankind for the better and powerless to confront and solve his own problems for good let alone the force of nature.
Please let me know if you need further explanation.
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Additional info section:
The rest of the promises:
All the earth a paradise—Luke 23:43, Psalm 37:29.
All humankind at peace—Isaiah 9:6, 7, Psalm 72:7, 8.
No more war—Psalm 46:8, 9.
Fine homes and enjoyable work for everyone—Isaiah 65:21-23.
Crime, violence and wickedness gone—Psalm 37:9, 10, Proverbs 2:22, Psalm 37:35-38.
Plenty of food for all—Isaiah 25:6, Psalm 72:16; 67:6.
A loving brotherhood of all humankind—Acts 10:34, 35, Revelation 7:9, 16.
Peace between people and animals —Isaiah 11:6; Isaiah 65:25.
No more sickness, old age or death—Isaiah 35:5, 6, Revelation 21:3, 4.
The dead are brought back to life—John 5:28, 29, Revelation 20:13.
(Do you have loved ones that you want to see again?)
Proof of the Bible's OVERWHELMING SIGNIFICANCE TO MANKIND!
Proof of the Bible's OVERWHELMING AUTHINTICITY AS THE WORD OF THE LIVING GOD!
Ciao.
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