About Mankind's Future - Continue

 

What hope did Jesus offer the rest of mankind?

Mankind was created for life on earth, in contrast with Jesus, who was created for life in heaven. (Psalm 115:16) Thus, Jesus said: "You are from the realms below; I am from the realms above." (John 8:23) Jesus spoke of a wonderful future for mankind on earth. Once, he said: "Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth." (Matthew 5:5) He was alluding to the inspired Psalm that says: "The meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace. The righteous themselves will the possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.

So the "little flock," who go to heaven, are not the only ones to receive everlasting life. Jesus also spoke of a hope that is open to the whole world of millions of mankind. He said: "He loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order than everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life." - JOHN 3:16.

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