# 25 This Means Everlasting life! Ro 5:8 "While We Were Yet Sinners, Christ Died For Us".

Hi Again, I have been thinking about writing down some information, for you to look up yourself in God’s Word, so that you can know for yourself, just how vital and loved, you and mankind is to our creator and God, Jehovah. And hopefully help you to "set matters straight" for yourself, so you can draw closer to the living God. As we go through this information, which was handed on to me, keep in mind John 6:46-71.

To begin with look up Romans 5:8. Of course this is the ultimate demonstration of love for us. He, however, has been recommending his love to mankind since Adam.

He settled him in a beautiful garden environment, He, God, likely spent a lot of time teaching Adam, either personally or by The Word, his first born, possibly Angels.

God at Genesis 2:19, even gave Adam the privilege of naming the animals. Like a parent bringing home a pet for a child and asking, “what shall we name it". The framework was in place for a prosperous future. God also showed love and protection, to some extent, by setting boundaries. A good lesson for all children.

However, as things progressed, things went wrong. Instead of taking to heart the lessons, Adam chose to follow his own heart and his inexperienced wife into a rebellious course, and we are suffering the consequences still.

But we are not suffering without hope, as was highlighted by the scripture at Romans 5:8, our God has a way out. He has promised many things that we will see with our own eyes, the path forward though takes effort. Much of his word has been either diluted, polluted or ignored.

Many things also have been misinterpreted and the deviations carried forward from generation to generation.

Jesus said, John 17:3, “this means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you the only true God, and of the one you sent forth, Jesus Christ”.

Paul wrote Timothy, knowing the “wolves in sheep’s clothing” which were to follow the death of the Apostles, highlighted the need for “Accurate knowledge”, 1Tim 2:1-7, 2 Tim 2:23-26, 2 Tim 3:1-7.

So as, to peel back the truth, layer by layer, so as, to find out exactly what God’s Word tells us, I will send you on a journey, in search of answers I, myself, found and still find fascinating.

The first word or subject that we will consider is “Earth”. What do religions teach about the Earth?

I have heard things like; “it’s a proving ground”, “it’s a steppingstone to Heaven”, “God will destroy the Earth at Armageddon”, “it’s only a rock in space and life is only here by mistake”. I’m sure there are other teachings you may have heard of. What does the Bible say?

Genesis 1:1, God created the Earth, why? Gen 1:28, Isaiah 45:18, we were to “fill it” and Care for it. Psalm 24:1, who does it belong to though? Who will get to live on it and for how long? Psalm 37:29, Ecclesiastes 1:4. What about those God counts as “wicked”? Proverbs 10:30, Psalm 37:34.

Is heaven where all go? Jesus made this statement to a “Sinner”, Luke 23:39-43, what do these scriptures tell you?

Maybe you can do research into, who exactly, the Bible say’s would go to Heaven, and why another time. But just by these few scriptures we see that the Earth is here with a purpose, it’s a loving Gift from our creator. Read Psalm 37:8-11. May these begin your path to a clearer understanding.

The Heavens and The Earth will Pass Away?

Jesus prophesied that the “Earth” and the “Heavens”, would undergo shaking, prior to his return in Kingly power. Peter indicated that there would be a “fiery destruction” of Heaven and Earth. 2 Pet 3:7-12. Does this contradict what the Bible states about the Earth lasting forever?

John’s vision refers the passing away of “the former Heaven and the former Earth, Rev 21:1, and compare 20:11. In the Christian Greek scriptures, Earthly governments and there peoples are shown to be subject to Satanic rule, Mt 4:8,9; John 12:31; 2 Cor 4:3,4; Rev 12:9; 16:13,14.

The Apostle Paul refers to “the wicked spirit forces in the Heavenly places”, with there governments, authorities, and world rulers, Eph 6:12.

So the passing away of “the former Heaven” indicates the end of the political governments along with Satan and his demons and their influence on even the religious scene.

This identification of the ‘former heaven having passed away,’ was complete.

John had seen a vision of the complete defeat of Satan’s forces and the casting of Satan into “the Abyss”. Rev 19:19-20:3.

The Earthly subjects of Satan’s rule are destroyed prior to this abyssing, as shown at Rev 19:17,18. (compare 1 John 2:15-17.) The destruction of Satan's realm is unseen to man. As has been it's physical influence over the Earthly political and religious scene. (of course we see the results in the pain experienced by countless ones).

The description of a fiery destruction of heaven and earth corresponds to the vision in Revelation. The apostle Peter compares the literal heaven and earth (2Pet 3:5) with the symbolic heavens and earth (2Pet 3:7).

The heavens of verse 7 does not mean Jehovah’s own dwelling place, the place of his throne in the heavens. Jehovah’s Heavens cannot be ‘shaken’. Neither is “the earth” in the same verse the literal planet earth, for Jehovah says that he has established the earth firmly. (Ps 78:69, 119:90.)

Yet, God says that ‘He’ will shake both the heavens and the earth (Hag 2:21, Heb 12:26), that the heavens and the earth will flee away before him, and the ‘new’ heavens and a ‘new’ earth will be established. (2 Pet 3:13; Rev 20:11; 21:1)

It is evident that “heavens” is symbolic and that “earth” here has symbolic reference to a society of people living on the earth, just as at Psalm 96:1. the preceding information was taken from the publication, insight on the scriptures published by the watchtower society, prior to the disgusting thing standing up. under the heading of heaven and earth.

As is indicated by reading the entire section of 2 Peter chapter 3. It is a reminder that a people, a society (earth) along with their way of worship (heavens) was judged in Noah’s day. With a new heavens and earth expected, (a cleansed people with a renewed form of worship), similar to Noah's day we are fast approaching a day of inspection when God’s Day will come as a “thief in the night” and the works of men “will be discovered”.

Just as a metal worker refines the ore to produce steel or fine gold, the same will result with mankind. We will then live in a new earth, (a holy society) a new heaven, (ruled by God’s appointed kingdom rule). Both free from Satanic influence and guided by God’s power and Holy Spirit, that is, His Love in action.

Recall the lords Prayer, "Let your Kingdom, or Government Come, Let your will take place in heaven and earth"

The world, therefore, likewise, is not another meaning or word for our literal planet, but is the people of earth on it. Who are under the influence and consequence of Satan’s system of government and worship contaminated by him.

Recall the nation of Israel, in the wilderness, Satan didn’t need their worship, he only needed to make their worship unacceptable to the living God, 1 John 5:19; John 14:19.

Satan is the ruler of the world, right now, but not for long. Recall the Temptation put before Jesus after his baptism? Luke 4:1-13. Would it have been a real test if the kingdoms of the world were not his to offer? 1 John 2:15-17; James 4:4.

Does that mean that the people within this world are beyond help, beyond hope? Of course not , “for God loved the world so much (us) that he gave his only begotten son”. John 3:16.

My hope is that, God willing I will be able to show Bible based explanations of subjects such as, the soul, the condition of the dead, what hope for the dead, who go to heaven, and more.

This and much more "accurate knowledge" is abundantly available. In fact most of it has been available for decades. I'm certain even more will be coming as we move forward into tomorrow, "a new Heaven and a new Earth".

Till next time, 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.