The Gospel Gen. 22:16-18. Gal. 3:8, 16, 29. FROM the Scriptures of truth this conclusion we draw: —2 Tim. 3:16; John 17:17. Neither wisdom of men nor works of the Law —1 Cor. 1:19; Isa. 5:21; Rom. 3:20. Have the power to cleanse, to forgive, or to save, —Acts 13:39; Rom. 10:4; Heb. 7:19. To restore from the curse, or redeem from the grave. —Gal. 3:21; 2:16, 21.
Men are saved by their faith in the Crucified One, —Rom. 10:9; Acts 16:31; Heb 11:6. When His love and His goodness to them are made known. —Rom. 10:13-15; 1 Cor. 1:21; John 3:16-18; 1 Tim. 2:3-6. Saving faith comes by hearing the life-giving Word, —Rom. 10:17; Phil. 2:16. And the mercy of God through the Savior conferred. —2 Cor. 5:19; 1 Tim. 2:3-6
All who will may be saved by obedient faith, —John 20:31; Heb. 5:9. And may gain life unending through Christ, by His death. —Mark 10:30; Rom. 5:10. For the Gospel salvation to all is made free: —Titus 2:11 As they heed its instruction their judgment will be. —Rom 2:16; John 3:18.
Endless life is for those who the Gospel accept, —John 3:16; Mark 10:30; Rom 6:23. But death is the portion of those who reject. —Acts 3:23; Heb. 10:26, 27; Rom. 6:23. For there's no other way that's revealed by the Lord, —Acts 4:12; John 10:1, 7, 9; 14:6. To redeem fallen man but through Christ and His Word. —Titus 2:13, 14; Gal. 3:13; 1 Pet. 1:18, 19.
The heavens are the Lord's, but the earth He hath given —Psa. 115:16; Isa. 45:18. To the children of men, as their home and their heaven. —Psa. 37:29; Matt. 6:10. Wicked rulers and nations thus far have borne sway —Dan. 2:1-49; 2 Tim. 3:13; Isa. 60:2. And their reign has led down from the gold to the clay. —Dan. 2:31-34.
But the time for the world's promised blessing is near, —Gen. 12:3; 22:18; Psa. 72:17; Rev. 15:4. When the true Light that lighteth all men shall appear. —John 1:4, 7, 9; 8:12. God has been taking out from the world for His name —Acts 15:14; Psa. 45:10, 11. A faithful, tried people with Jesus to reign. —2 Tim. 2:12; Rev. 3:21; 5:9, 10; 14:1-5.
Those sleeping in Christ are the first to arise, —1 Cor. 15:23, 52; 1 Thes. 4:16. And with "those who remain" meet the Lord in the skies, —1 Thes. 4:17; Mark 13:27; John 14:3. For He comes to the earth, with His chosen, again, —Zech. 14:4, 5; 1 Thes. 3:13; Jude 14. And over the people in justice He'll reign. —Matt. 25:31, 32; Luke 1:32, 33; Isa. 2:2, 3; 9:6, 7.
As a Body perfected the "seed" will then bless —1 Cor. 12:27; Col. 1:18; Gen. 22:18. All the peoples of earth with the blessings of peace. —Gal. 3:8, 16, 29; Luke 2:10, 14. These elect ones with Christ shall forever abide, —1 Thes. 4:17. As His loved and honored and glorified Bride. —John 3:29; Psa. 45:13, 14; Rom. 8:17, 18; Rev. 21:9.
All the powers of earth to an end shall be brought, —Psa. 10:1-18; Rev. 2:26, 27; Jer. 25:2 9, 33. And their rule and authority soon come to naught. —1 Cor. 15:24; Phil. 2:10. All their glory and pride like the chaff pass away, —Dan. 2:35, 44. And Christ and His chosen in mercy bear sway. —Dan. 7:27; Psa. 22:27, 28; Luke 22:29, 30; 19:17, 19.
When He speaks to the earth she uncovers her slain, —Isa. 26:19, 21; Hosea 13:14; Rev. 20:14. And they all hear His voice and to life rise again. —John 5:28; 1 Cor. 15:22. He must reign till all things unto Him are subdued, —1 Cor. 15:25, 28; Psa. 110:1; Eph. 1:10. And the face of the earth from the curse is renewed. —Rev. 22:3; 21:4, 5.
These times of refreshing and blessing are near, —Acts 3:19, 21; Matt. 24:33. Christ's life-giving power will shortly appear. —Matt 28:18; John 11:25; Col. 3:3, 4; Rev. 22:17. He will banish the curse and perfection restore, —Psa. 104:30; Isa. 25:6-9; Rev. 22:3. And the earth fill with gladness and beauty once more. —Isa. 35:1-10; 51:11; 55:10-13; Ezek. 36:35.
Then sorrow and death and corruption will cease, —Psa. 30:5; 1 Cor. 15:26; Rev. 21:4. And the world shall be clothed in the garments of peace. —Zech. 9:10; Isa. 2:4. When He rules in the earth the glad tidings are heard, —Psa. 22:28; Isa. 11:9; 45:23; Acts 15:16, 17. And the world shall remember and turn to the Lord. —Psa. 22:27
All nations shall worship the Lord then with fear, —Psa. 67:4-7; 86:9; Rev. 15:4. And all men join in praise when His words they shall hear. —Rev. 5:13; Psa. 102:15; Isa. 29:18-24. When the Spirit of grace rests on Israel again, —Rom. 11:26; Jer. 32:40. And they look upon Him whom in wrath they had slain. —Zech. 12:10; Acts 2:23, 36.
They will bitterly mourn and acknowledge their sin, —Ezek. 36:31; 16:61, 63. And gladly accept Him, their long-looked-for King. —Isa. 25:9; Matt 23:39; Luke 3:15. Then the promised possession the Lord will restore, —Ezek. 36:24; 37:21; Jer. 32:37. And their numerous sins He'll remember no more. —Jer. 31:33, 34; Ezek. 36:33; Rom. 11:27.
Jerusalem will, with the Lord as its Light, —Acts 15:15, 16; Zech. 6:12, 13; Isa. 40:1-11; 33:20-24. Be the glory of earth and its joy and delight. —Isa. 52:9, 10; 65:18, 19; Psa. 48:2. From this City most glorious life's waters shall flow, —Zech. 14:8; Joel 3:18; Rev. 22:1. And the life-giving trees on its borders shall grow. —Ezek. 47:1, 12; Rev. 22:1, 2.
As the curse is removed this blest City of love —Rev. 22:3. Is enlarged and made one with the City above. —Rev 21:10-27; Dan. 2:35, 44. All honor and glory to God shall be given, —Num. 14:21; Rev. 5:12. And His will on the earth will be done as in heaven. —Matt 6:10
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