"The End" - What Does It Mean?

WHAT THE END IS 

3. THE END OF RELIGIONS THAT HAVE FAILED GOD AND HUMANS.

"The prophets prophesy lies, and the priests dominate by their own authority. . . But what will you do when the end comes?" (Jeremiah 5:31) "Many will say to me in that day: "Lord, lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?" And then I will declare to them: 'I  never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!" -  MATTHEW 7:21-23. 

4. THE END OF PEOPLE WHO PERPETUATE AND SUPPORT THE CORRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS

Jesus Christ said: "Now this is the basis for judgment: That the light has come into the worldl, but men have loved the darknwsws rather than the light,  for their works were wicked." (John 3:19) The Bible describes  an earlier worldwide destruction during the time of the faithful man Noah.  "The world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water.  But by the same word the heavens and the earth that now exist are reserved for the fire and are being kept umtil the day of judgment and of destruction of the ungodly people." - 2 PETER 3:5-7.

Note that the upcoming "day of judgment and of destruction" is compared to the destruction of "the world" of Noah's time.  What world was destroyed?  Our planet survived; it was "the ungodly people" - God's enemies-who "suffered destruction." During God's upcoming day of judgment," those who choose to be God's enemies will likewise be destroyed.  But God's friends will be preserved, as were Noah and his family. - MATTHEW 24:37.

AFTER THE END 

What will it be like after the end?  Many Scriptures describe that wonderful time.  For example. "[God] will wipe out every  tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry or pain be anymore.  The firmer things have passed away.' And the One seated on the throne said: 'Look! I am making all things new again." (Revelation 21:4, 5) The end does not have to mean the end of your life.  God wants us to survive, and he tells us how. 

Next time: Is the End Near?

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