The Last Enemy, Death, Brought to Nothing - Conclusion of ADAMIC SIN AND DEATH BROUGHT TO NOTHING

The apostle Paul  completes his inspired summary with these words:"When all things will have been subjected to him, then the Son himself will also subject himself to the One who subjected all things to him, that God may be all things to everyone." (1 Corinthians 15:28)  The purpose of the Son's rule will have been accomplished.  He will then, with deep satisfaction, return his authority to Jehovah and present to him the perfected human family.

What about Satan, the one who initially caused all the misery that mankind has experienced?  Revelation 20:7-15 provides the answer.  In a final test of all perfect humans, Satan will be permitted to try to mislead them.  The Devil and those who follow his lead will be eliminated everlastingly in "the second death." (Revelation 21:8) Because those within its grasp will be forever out of existence, this death will be brought to nothing.  "The second death" is, however, no enemy of humans who love and serve the Creator.

Perfected mankind will then stand before Jehovah as fully approved  for everlasting life, with no enemies anywhere.  The commission given to Adam will have been accomplished without him.  The earth will abound with his offspring, who will delight to oversee it and enjoy its many life forms. May we never lose appreciation for the way Jehovah lovingly brings the enemy, death, to nothing.

Next time: What Is the Role of Women in Jehovah's Purpose?

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