Why, though, must the newly crowned King ride forth to war? It is because his kingship is established in the face of bitter opposition from Jehovah's chief adversary, Satan the Devil, and those on earth who -knowingly or unknowingly-serve Satan's ends. The birth of the Kingdom itself calls for a major war in heaven. Fighting under the name Michael (meaning "Who Is Like God?"), Jesus overcomes Satan and his demons and hurls them down to the earth. (Revelation 12:7-12) Jesus' ride of conquest continues through the opening decades of the Lord's day while the nations and peoples of earth are being judged and sheeplike humans are being gathered to the King's side for salvation. Though the whole world still lies in the power of the wicked one, Jesus lovingly continues to shepherd his anointed brothers and sisters and their companions, helping each to achieve the conquest of faith. - 1 JOHN 5:19; MATTHEW 25:31-33.
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