A Thousand Years of Life, and Then Eternity?
Wouldn't it be amazing if NASA discovered a beautiful, habitable, and fertile planet somewhere in space where humanity could escape all our problems here on Earth? Wouldn't that be great? Free from crime, slander, lies, sickness, sorrow, and anguish, from wicked and ungodly people who have no fear of God? Wouldn't that be wonderful? Even if it were just a long, long vacation...! In this post, we'll explore what the Bible says about this vacation that will last a thousand years!
SERMONS
A. Cortés
6/29/20242 min read
Dreaming about a beautiful planet
The world was amazed when man first walked on the moon in 1969. This historic event stirred up a variety of emotions in people. Some were frightened by the unknown, as outer space had been invaded! But wouldn't it be wonderful to find a beautiful, habitable, and fertile planet somewhere in space where we could escape and start over? This idea sounds fascinating, and the biblical worldview offers us the ideal perspective to believe that this future is indeed possible.
The Second Coming: Ushering in the Millennium
According to the Bible and the Adventist worldview, the future of humanity transcends the confines of our planet. The Second Coming of Christ is a central event in our faith. This event marks the beginning of the Millennium, a period of one thousand years during which God's children will be redeemed and taken to heaven. This time is destined for restoration and renewal, where the redeemed will live in a place of peace and perfect communion with God.
Terrible Events Before the Second Coming
However, before this glorious event occurs, the Bible warns of difficult times and terrible events. These include wars, natural disasters, and an increase in wickedness and deception. These tribulations serve as signs of Christ's imminent return and call humanity to prepare spiritually for His coming.
The Devil's Schemes
In his attempt to lead humanity astray, the devil uses various schemes to deceive the whole world. These tactics include the proliferation of false doctrines, materialism, and the promotion of lifestyles that distance people from God. The biblical worldview emphasizes the importance of being vigilant and standing firm in faith to avoid falling into these deceptions.
A More Glorious Future
In summary, while the idea of finding a new habitable planet is intriguing, the Adventist hope focuses on the biblical promise of heaven and the Millennium. Through the Second Coming of Christ, a future full of peace, justice, and eternal communion with God is anticipated—a destiny far more marvelous and secure than any planet discovered by humanity.
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