Chapter Twenty/A Multitudinous Great Crowd - Making the Calling Sure

 What a magnificent vista these words open up to us! Jehovah himself is on his throne, and all his servants, heavenly and earthly, unite in praising him. His earthly servants appreciate what an awesome privilege it is to share in this swelling chorus of praise.  Very soon, Jehovah and Christ Jesus will execute judgment, and the cry will be heard: "The day of their wrath has come, and who is able to stand?" (Revelation 6:17) The answer? Only a minority of mankind, including those of the sealed 144,000 still remaining in the flesh and a great crowd of other sheep who will "stand," that is, survive with them. - Compare JEREMIAH 35:19; 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13. 

In view of this face, anointed Christians of the John class exert themselves vigorously in "pursuing down toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God by means of Christ Jesus." (Philippians3:14) They are fully aware that events during these days call for special endurance on their part. (Revelation 13:10) After loyally serving Jehovah for so many years, they hold fast to their faith, rejoicing that their names are "inscribed in the heavens." (Luke10:20; Revelation 3:5) Those of the great crowd too know that only "he that has endured to the end is the one that will saved." (Matthew 24:13) While the great crowd as a group is marked to come out of the great tribulation, individuals thereof must exert themselves to remain clean and active. 

Next time: Chapter Twenty/A Multitudinous Great Crowd -Making the Calling Sure - Conclusion 

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