# 17 Everlasting life, in Paradise? Luke 23:43.

I mentioned in a previous Blog that I would give some information regarding life in the future. I will reproduce a copy of a magazine that describes what Scriptural paradise means for mankind.

In fact, the whole magazine is a wonderfully inspired work. Just a couple of sections I will change so as to make the articles more suitable for consumption for all, young and mature alike.

The future of mankind can be summed up with one word, "Paradise". It is what Jesus promised a convicted evildoer the day He died. Lu 23;43 tells us His promise, "Truly I tell you today, you will be with me in paradise". What a beautiful promise.

The following copied articles will go into much more detail.

Before we get to that, it’s better if I clear up a few misunderstandings common among men today.

Teachings which have painted My God in a bad light and or confused many by ones teaching false doctrine.

These things we will discuss, or truths, are of the sort that once a person finds out what the Bible really does teach it has caused Millions to exclaim, “This is the truth” and “why doesn’t everyone know about this?”

Just by hearing one such point, individuals, Like David, in the articles to follow, changed their lives. And like The ones in Guyana who began a course of service, in Jesus name, despite hardship and sacrifice. Examples which have been repeated many times, the world over. Why? Because they found out the truth.

Jehovah God really does love us. And there is a future for each one worth fighting for.

Truths? Will everlasting life be enjoyable? For who?

Jesus said “this means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only True God and the one you sent forth Jesus Christ.”

Where? Right here on earth. According to scriptural prophecy, "We are to live an enjoyable life". Wouldn’t that mean that life would need to be free of disabilities and infirmities alike?

Jesus clearly demonstrated, by Holy Spirit that He could heal anyone.

One account tell of how thousands came and brought their ailing ones, “He healed them all”, fed them and began to teach them. Imagine that, not one person with a bad back, sick with fever, in pain, with cancer, leprosy, blind or deaf, and on, and on. These accounts show that imperfection, physical or mental are not going to be an issue.

These things are undeniable, scriptural realities.

He also showed how people could change, from being a problem to those around them, into an aid. Saul, once a man who would put all his effort into stopping Jesus disciples, turned around and loved them, so much, becoming the Apostle Paul, his friend and disciple. In the new system of things, all will strive to put on the new personality. Resulting in a better tomorrow. That’s not to say we won’t still make mistakes.

Influences that encourage poor behaviour will also fade away.

How long can we expect to live? Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Eden to begin the families to follow, spreading the Garden earth wide till the whole planet was beautiful and a safe haven for all God’s creatures. The early offspring of the pair lived even up to 1000yrs old. Gradually that changed till Abraham, God’s friend live over 400yrs. Things declined further till The life expectancy of most was 70 -80 0r so. Imagine what you could achieve in 1000 yrs. Imagine what you could if you lived forever.

There certainly would be no rush. Surely ones would no longer be in such a rush to accumulate belongings or wealth, it would be futile, pointless.

Today we just reach young adulthood and the race is on. Find a partner, if your able, have children, if you can. Often many Divorce or separate and try your best to make a life you are happy with till before long, you grow too old to find joy in life, and die all due to INHERITED SIN.

Depending on Your situation, you could be one of the seemingly few who are comfortable during your life or you may find that your life, for whatever reason, you have a life of pain or poor and struggle. Originally though, Adam was told he would only die, if, he ate from the tree of knowledge of good and bad. What did that mean?

In short, if he deliberately sinned or turned away from his Father God, siding with the rebel Satan, whether he realised it or not, intentional or not.

His eating the fruit was a betrayal, he wanted to be free to CHOOSE, bad or good. In the process, cutting himself and us off from the Living God. He, along with all creation, God originally declared to be "Good". He, Adam, BECAME imperfect, with "Sin". In doing so he was also cutting himself and any children he and Eve had off from the source of life, The Living God. Hence he and they and any descendants would die.

We inherited sin and death from Adam

Like turning the only tap of life giving water in a desert off. We are unable to turn it back on.

In doing so, he turned it off for all. I was told an illustration by means of the publication, "You can live forever in paradise on earth", We, are all Adams offspring. He, being imperfect, passed on this imperfection to us. Like a "Cake Tin" with a dent in it, ALL that come from it will carry the mark inherited. Does that make sense to you?

Jehovah, of course knows all and had a path forward, "To gather back" all things to perfection, so as to declare all things, again, "Very Good".

That plan was dependant on one vital helper, the Key to our future. The promised "SEED also being the Messiah or Christ". First Abraham was told he would be from his descendants, then on through the generations till David was assured of this promise also. Yes, it was Jesus. He was the equivalent to Adam. As justice was to be satisfied. For Jehovah never side steps Justice. The animal sacrifices in Israel were to demonstrate that a sacrifice of Equivalent value could cover or blot out a debt. or sin.

Jehovah is a God of justice, he will set things straight. Is 1;18, "Though the

sin's of you people should be like scarlet they will be made white like snow".

We were found to be imperfect, Adam lost perfection. So, a corresponding sacrifice was required, Perfect, unblemished, without sin.

Jesus, Being "Born of Holy Spirit" did not carry the imperfection we do, so was the perfect, "Unblemished, Lamb" that was required. That is why he is also called the lamb of God.

He has Made all things possible by his Giving himself for us. He did this marvelous thing while we were still sinners. Jehovah too, himself allowed this to happen, for us.

Question; If I were to offer you a cup of Coffee or maybe you prefer Tea. I would first of course need to know "How many teaspoons of sewerage you would like with that"?

"That's disgusting"! you would say. Why? What's the problem? Of course it's unclean. correct?

So, how little amount of sewerage would you be willing to consume? None! right?

Then if Jehovah God and the Lamb have gone to so much trouble to secure our futures, then do you think we should offer him unclean worship?

Or what if, I were to offer, "maybe a refresh glass of Milk for your children"? Of course you would never contaminate your child's food or drink! Ok then,

Why continually teach them lies? Why put them on the same path of worship that is unclean and distasteful to Jehovah?

In Israel's history, there were one's "offering up lame" Animals as a sacrifice. Others were said to be, "Sniffing at" God's requirements! They were disciplined for this. The Living God expects and deserves "PURE WORSHIP" not contaminated with man's thinking or worse, "The teachings of Demons" and Spiritism and many other unclean practices.

Adam Ate the Fruit, will you? He was given the "Tree of Life", he and his offspring. Instead he chose to eat the fruit from "The Tree of Good and Bad". That is, Deciding for himself and for his descendants what is wright and wrong.

Jesus prayed when faced with his death, "Not what I want, but what you want". He knew, eating from the tree of good and bad is what got us in this mess. Jehovah is a God who tenderly cares for all, he never would require of you ANYTHING that is harmful or sacrifice without purpose. The prophets rightly say, "Listen to him, for He is your life, and the length of your days".

Jesus however, also by offering himself willingly and presenting his perfect life proved Satan a liar. He, Jesus, has the Key to turn the tap back on.

That is, a renewed relationship with our source of life, Jehovah. If Jehovah can heal us of every infirmity, and even raise the dead by his Holy Spirit, His Active Force, surely sustaining us with life should be easy! Even trees live for 1000s of years, why not us?

Of course life, endless life, might seem unbearable for many today. Things like; severe Depression and anxieties and phobias, just to name a few challenges.

Life for many today is a constant struggle and one day after the other of pain, emotional, financial and physical. We already touched on the physical side of things, how about the emotional? Many of the things that trigger such pain in life will be gone when our bodies reach a perfect state. The Bible clearly states “No resident will say I am sick.” That includes emotionally.

It may take time but an enjoyable life is possible, it’s a gift Jehovah, our loving Father, wants you to have.

An article towards the end of the magazine will touch on just one cause of such emotional pain. But think, if we are all educated, taking in the knowledge, of God etc. we will in tend develop his attitudes towards good and bad, naturally. Just as his firstborn did in heaven. Society will become a safe place. There will be no need for locks on doors, except maybe on the cookie cupboard. Women’s refuges and places like that would no longer be needed. We may already carry many scars, these in time will fade.

You can and will have a new outlook. Money also will be pointless if we are all self sufficient. Why? Hope, love hopes all things.

You can plan a new future, with a mate and surround yourself with companions who you can trust. Once we are on the right track, Divorce should all but be eliminated. And family planning won’t be the desperate rush we have today.

No, we can plan our children’s experiences and education. So they can hopefully grow into adults, fully capable to handle any situation. The beginnings of a new generation to God’s Glory.

We will all be under the loving care of the Kingdom arrangement. Giving timely direction and encouragement.

All will be noticed, all will have merit. None put on an indefinitely lasting pedestal, while others just exist. Life! For any who want to take hold of it.

Despite your personal struggles, it will get better.

Jehovah blessed Job for his loyalty

Raising the dead! In time, those in God’s memory will come back to life.

Obviously it’s no good bringing back untold numbers into an already struggling world. It will be our privilege to prepare for their return. Imagine the scene, waiting for the list of those to be returning to life this week, to family, to you. Relatives would travel from far away to be present. Of course the scriptures tell us that those in the graves etc. would not have any idea how long they were dead as they are conscious of nothing. Ecc 9;5.

Some may not even realise they were dead, Just sleeping. 100s, some 1000s of years.

Of course a loving Father and God would never bring back those who would only cause harm, neither would a Holy God keep such one's in his memory. But many who even we may consider questionable, Jehovah knows if there is "just something Good in him". His Word commands us, "Do no harm in all my Holy mountain". So obviously He will adhere to that also.

Those who are raised from the dead, like all will need education. “Things have changed” we will say. You don’t need to worry about money, you will build your own house, and you will be self-sufficient. And the BIG ONE, “God is real, Look,! See! He loves you so much and has kept you safe in his memory so he, and we, could see you again.”

These are just some of the highlights of the endless possibilities that lay before you.

The current cycle of life, pain and death, gone. Now in God's New System of things we will enjoy life in abundance, with good health and a positive outlook, with an endless potential.

Of course there are many doctrinal changes that will need to change in our thinking, teachings that have permeated faiths and hearts for millennium.

Hell is simply a translation of the word for Grave. So yes! All who die go to hell.

Jesus died on a “Staros” beam or timber cut for use, no cross.

He was born early October not late December, Christmas is derived from the worship of the Sun, not the Son. Easter likewise is derived from The False god of fertility Ester, thus the symbols, Rabbits and Eggs. Birthdays are likewise a Pagan custom, never celebrated by the Jews or the early Christians. Many other customs and traditions are likewise not approved of by God. Worshipping the dead and using death for entertainment, Halloween and such. Abstaining from idols and Blood.

Do these things really matter?

You can do much research on scriptural truths. Build your personal heart up with truth. Build your spiritual house, on the rock mass and dig down deep, onto a solid footings, and cement your future. Make it certain for you and your offspring.

The following is the magazine I mentioned, October 1, 1983, may be such a tool to begin the digging into Gods word. I have altered a couple of parts to make it fit for all ages.

I hope this magazine in some small way demonstrates God’s love for you and mankind, help with your personal healing and growth and help us on the path to become reconciled to God, so in time he can be "all things to all peoples."

A people, a clean people, instructed in accurate knowledge of good and bad, not led astray by unclean and false stories. But fed on the "Truth", God's pure word, unadulterated, undefiled, good to eat.

May you and yours find peace and security “in the shadow of the Most High?”

man in expectation :)

This article, "Millions Get Ready" - etc, Has more than a few references that make me feel uncomfortable. It highlights the trend that was developed as J.W.s began to grow from it's infancy on. They would take special interest in numbers. Hours in the Ministry, Numbers baptised etc.

Which in part was useful, though had many develop the attitude that hours in preaching were important. Whereas in reality, quality of effort was more valuable. Even the older generation would have a set scripture in mind that they, "just had" to get out, whether the listener was interested or not. Often it is far more enjoyable for both at times to "leave your Bible in your bag", so to speak and actually have a conversation with the individual. Like the account at the well with the Samaritan woman. Even if they do not respond to the message, in time, at least you got to meet someone new. And they may not be left feeling that you were just another "Bible Basher", because you actually showed some interest in them personally.

The Taking of an ongoing "Census", so to speak, is in my mind a bit of a slippery slope. King David was Advised not to do so, he did it anyway with bad results, 1 Chronicles 21.

Also to make comments like J.W.s are the ones that make up the number that will survive the Great Tribulation comes off as Arrogant at best. Whereas Jesus Christ our Lord clearly died "for all mankind" and revelation clearly says that "A Great Crowd that NO MAN can number comes out from the Great Tribulation". So for any man to suggest they might have a guess is not ideal in my opinion.

By telling the Congregations of J.W.s world wide that it's, "only" they who will make it through would set a line of demarcation, "us and them", when the attitude should be that J.W.s are merely servants with a message, and in turn to serve mankind, and God, considering the others are ,"Superior to you", Philippian's 2: 3, instead of putting "tickets" on themselves and patting themselves on the back. "We are good for nothing slaves", "What we have done is what we ought to have done". Surely if one's around the world are doing their best in life with a clear conscience and love in their hearts, I would like to think they and still many more are on God's radar. J.W.s suggest Millions, Jehovah I'm sure would hope for Billions.

This attitude of counting People and hours and elevating their achievement's and service above others is, "in part", What has led to the fulfilment of prophecy regarding "The Apostasy", "The Disgusting thing, standing up", "The Man of Lawlessness" who is Very soon to be revealed. The "workers of lawlessness" becoming prevalent in the J.W.s congregations. As was disgust in Blogs 3,4,5. and others.

The Brothers responsible for producing this literature and other publications of Jehovah's Witnesses if asked, I'm sure, would say they do not know everything. The way they confidently write these articles though gives off a different view.

Which again, I believe has led to the confidence the Congregations have placed on these men. Leading again, into Apostasy and direct opposition to the healthful teaching of the Word. Jesus clearly said "pay attention to how you listen", and "Let the reader use discernment" and "Listen to what the spirit say's". Whereas he clearly also said, "beware the wolves in sheep's clothing", "Watch out for the leaven of the Sadducees and Pharisees". And on and on. To illustrate the alertness required; a professional tree cutter or "lumberjack", after choosing the tree that will be suitable, the Feller before starting, identifies the quickest and safest escape route. If in felling the tree, it falls towards the cutter, an escape route is essential, even if they can drop a tree on a dime, so to speak. So too, the warning was to even the most experienced. keep alert, keep on the watch, But as I witnessed, "They took no note", just as the Lord also said would happen.

The reality is that God's word clearly prophesies that in the future "After the 1000 years" Satan is again to be released. He will "mislead many", will you be one of them? "Pay attention to how you listen".

I'm sure their will be situations from time to time that will test our resolve, throughout life.

Of course these, as we all hope to do, were simply doing their best.

And as with many who sacrificed so much over the centuries, we would certainly not have the understanding as we have today. Jehovah, yet again did not cause these trends to occur, he however allowed them. As was discussed also regarding free will.

To their credit, over the years, I was impressed at the way they would either; clarify a misunderstanding in an article when queried, in a later magazine etc. or they would apologise if they had produced something with a clear error within it.

May God be praised, May his will take place, may the Kingdom He asked us to pray for be even more than we require for life and to bring us home to our Father, Amen.

man in expectation :)

The following article shows why J.W.s gave their all in doing their best to serve God as they did, and try to tell this wonderful good news of good things to come. Despite the opposition from governments, church and even family. The examples within were repeated many times the world over.

PLEASE note: The article entitled Victims of Abuse. I have changed and blocked out certain words and text, not to downgrade the seriousness of such realities, for both male and female, but in an effort to begin the process of removing such language and in time the need to even discuss such issues.

My hope is that in the not too distant future, abuses towards children will be a thing of the past, a bad memory at best. Though still necessary for many now, hopefully soon a topic never needed to be discussed again.

Especially so the young and vulnerable will never have to contemplate such things.

Thankyou! Man in expectation :)

The mash-up! "You must love Jehovah your God, with your whole Heart, Mind, Soul and Strength and keep His Commandments. If you do, you will be wise enough to bypass any trial with ease, and have an indefinitely lasting name with The Living One. Those who fail to take these things to heart, will suffer shame and fall short in a large way, all that is his, will be destroyed and cease to exist.

You who love Him, however, will flourish with joy, under the tent cloths of Jehovah, always." Ecc 12:13, Mark 12:30 and Ps 37:18-20.