WHAT WILL GOD'S KINGDOM ACCOMPLISH?

The Bible's Answer

God's Kingdom will replace all human governments and rule over the entire earth. (Daniel 2:44; Revelation 16:14) Once that happens, God's Kingdom will . . .

* Remove the wicked, whose selfishness harms us all.  "As regards the wicked, they will cut off from the very earth." -Proverbs 2:22.

* End all wars. "[God] is making wars to cease to the extremity of the earth." -Psalm 46:9.

* Bring prosperity and security to the earth.  "Everyone will live in peace among their own vineyards and fig trees, and no one will make them afraid." -Micah 4;4, Good News Translation.

* Make the earth into a paradise.  "Thirsty deserts will be glad; barren lands will celebrate and blossom with flowers." -Isaiah 35:1, Contemporary  English Version. 

* Provide everyone with meaningful and enjoyable work.  "The work of their own hands [God's] chosen ones will use to the full.  They will not toil for nothing." -Isaiah 65:21-23. 

* Eliminate disease.  "No resident will say: 'I am sick.'" -Isaiah 33:24. 

* Set us free from the aging process.  "Let his flesh become fresher than in youth; let him return to the days of his youthful vigor."

* Bring the dead back to life. "All those in the memorial tombs will hear [Jesus'] voice and come out." - John 5:28, 29. 

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