evil consequences they always
produce.
• The well-disposed will need
to be willing to resist and
reject from their hearts, their
homes, their societies and
their nations, indulgence
in unbridled natural lusts,
appetites and their delights,
however apparently harmless
and appealing they may be.
Why? Because of the terrible
destruction of human life that
they will always bring in the long run.
• If the inevitable ills that falsities and evils always bring upon society
are to be exposed and ultimately rejected for what they are, people
who hunger and thirst after righteousness will need to be willing to
relinquish their trust in worldly authorities and eventually seek the Lord
in the revelation of His Second Advent, humbly imploring Him for new
rational truths to guide them into a new and more heavenly life.
When will a third state
kind of state arise in
this world? Of course,
we do not know. But
the day of the open
establishment of the New
Christianity will come!
When will a third state kind of state arise in this world? Of course, we do not
know. But the day of the open establishment of the New Christianity will come!
The promise of the New Jerusalem is unequivocal, just as Nebuchadnezzar’s
dream about the five ages was said to be certain, and Daniel’s interpretation
of it sure!
It is for us, then, not to surrender our hope and trust in the Lord’s
promise. Rather, let us instead, personally, and as a church, accept the Lord’s
commission: “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good
works and glorify your Father Who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
The Rev. Willard L. D. Heinrichs is retired and lives with his
wife, Vanessa (van Rij), in Longmont, Colorado. During his
active ministry he served in Dawson Creek, British Columbia,
Canada; as Superintendent of the South African Mission; and as
a teacher of Religion in Bryn Athyn College and its Theological
School. Contact: [email protected]
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