Be Convinced That You Have the Truth - STUDY BIBLE PROPHECY

Bible prophecy is an important part of God's Word that helps us build strong faith in Jehovah.  What prophecies have strengthened your faith?  You might point to the prophecies about "the last days." (2 Timothy 3:1-5; Matthew 24:3, 7) But what other fulfilled prophecies can strengthen your conviction?  For example, can you explain the prophecies recorded in Daniel chapter 2 or in Daniel chapter 11 have been and are being fulfilled?  When you have faith that is solidly based  on the Bible, that faith will become unbreakable. Consider the example of our brothers who suffered severe persecution in Germany during World War II.  While  they did  not completely understand the Bible prophecies relating to the last days, they had strong faith in God's Word.

Under the rule of Nazi Germany, thousands of our brothers and sisters were sent to concentration camps. Hitler and SS Chief Heinrich Himmler hated Jehovah's Witnesses.  According to one sister, Himmler said to a group of our sisters in one concentration camp:  "Your Jehovah may reign in heaven, but here upon earth it is we who rule! We'll show you who will endure longer, you or we!"  What helped Jehovah's people remain faithful?

Those Bible Students knew that God's Kingdom had begun ruling in 1914.  They were not surprised at the intense opposition  they faced. However, Jehovah's people were convinced that no human government could stop God's purpose from succeeding.  Hitler could not wipe out true worship or set up a government that would shove aside God's Kingdom.  Our brothers were convinced that one way or another, Hitler's rule would end. 

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