Chapter Forty-Two/A New Heaven and a New Earth - The Ones Conquering

 Those who are drink of the refreshing "water" must also conquer, as Jehovah goes on to say: "Anyone conquering will inherit these things, and I shall be his God and he will be my son." (Revelation 21:7) This promise is similar to the promises found in the messages to the seven congregations; hence, these words must apply in the first place to anointed disciples. (Revelation 2:7, 11,17, 26-28; 3:5, 12, 21) Christ's spiritual brothers throughout the ages have eagerly anticipated the privilege of being part of New Jerusalem. If they conquer, as Jesus conquered, their hopes will be realized. - JOHN 16:33.

The great crowd out of all nations also look to this promise. They too must conquer, loyally serving God until they come out of the great tribulation. Then they will enter into their earthly inheritance, 'the kingdom prepared for them from the founding of the world.'  (Matthew 25:34) These and others of the Lord's earthly sheep who pass the test at the end of the thousand years are called 'holy ones." (Revelation 20:9) They will enjoy a sacred and filial relationship with their Creator, Jehovah God, as members of his universal organization. - ISAIAH 66:22; JOHN 20:31; ROMANS 8:21.

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