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In the last two thousand years, this battle has been associated with certain eschatological concepts—the [[Second Coming of Christ]], the resurrection of the dead, the [[Last Judgment]], the rapture of the saints, the punishment of sinners and the coming of the [[New Jerusalem]]. | In the last two thousand years, this battle has been associated with certain eschatological concepts—the [[Second Coming of Christ]], the resurrection of the dead, the [[Last Judgment]], the rapture of the saints, the punishment of sinners and the coming of the [[New Jerusalem]]. | ||
Many Christians who are troubled by current trends expect the prophecy of the reappearance of the Christ to be fulfilled at any time. Some feel that the signs of the times are preliminary to the battle of Armageddon. Others have believed at one time or another that we were engaged in the war that would end all wars. These find in the doctrine of “final ends” a hope of the appearing of a new order of the ages that will terminate the injustices of the old and establish a [[ | Many Christians who are troubled by current trends expect the prophecy of the reappearance of the Christ to be fulfilled at any time. Some feel that the signs of the times are preliminary to the battle of Armageddon. Others have believed at one time or another that we were engaged in the war that would end all wars. These find in the doctrine of “final ends” a hope of the appearing of a new order of the ages that will terminate the injustices of the old and establish a [[golden age]] of peace and harmony in every country upon earth. | ||
We have a profound hope that because God wills it, ultimately all these things shall come to pass and shall be fulfilled as a blessing, not only to contemporary man, but also to men of the future. However, we are well aware of God’s commandment to man to take dominion over the earth.<ref>Gen. 1:26.</ref> Thus, human destiny is not only in the hands of God but also in the hands of man. Man’s destiny is fulfilled through his willingness to become an active follower of the divine plan. As long as mankind insist on having their own way, they will be buffeted by their own returning karma. | We have a profound hope that because God wills it, ultimately all these things shall come to pass and shall be fulfilled as a blessing, not only to contemporary man, but also to men of the future. However, we are well aware of God’s commandment to man to take dominion over the earth.<ref>Gen. 1:26.</ref> Thus, human destiny is not only in the hands of God but also in the hands of man. Man’s destiny is fulfilled through his willingness to become an active follower of the divine plan. As long as mankind insist on having their own way, they will be buffeted by their own returning karma. | ||