A Great Teacher Shows Us the Creator More Clearly -Conclusion of Resurrected Jesus-Key to Meaningful LIfe

The apostle Josh also suffered persecution for bearing testimony about Jesus' resurrection.  (Revelation 1:9)  But when  in penal exile, he received and unusual reward.  Jesus gave him a series of visions that show the Creator to us more clearly and reveal what the future will bring. You will find this in the book of Revelation, which uses many symbolisms.  Jesus Christ is here depicted as victorious King who will will soon complete the conquest of his enemies. Those enemies include death (an enemy of us all) and the corrupted spirit creature named Satan. -Revelation 6:1,2; 12:7-9; 19:19-20:3, 13, 14.  

Near the end of his apocalyptic message, John had a vision of the time when the earth will become a paradise.  A voice described conditions to prevail then: "God himself will be with [mankind]. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.  The former things have passed away."  (Revelation 21:3, 4)  In the outworking of God's purpose, the promise that God made to Abraham will be fulfilled. -Genesis 12:3; 18:18. 

Life then will be "real life," comparable to what lay before Adam when he was created.  (1 Timothy 6:19)  No longer will mankind grope to find their Creator and to understand their relationship  with him. However, you may well ask, 'When will that come about?  And why is it that our caring Creator permits evil and suffering to exist down to this time?'  Let us next consider those questions. 

Next time: Chapter  10/If the Creator Cares, Why So Much Suffering?

From the book: Is There a Creator That Cares About You?