God's Earthly Kingdom -- How Established

Part I

Heavenly Kingdom & Earthly Kingdom Concept Explained

Part II

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"Gog of Magog is identified as Satan the Devil in his debased position since 1914. As a spirit creature, he cannot carry out his attack directly, but he will use human agencies to do his deeds. Who will these human agencies be? The Bible does not give us details, yet it does give us certain indications that can help us to identify who they will be. As world events unfold in fulfillment of Bible prophecies, we will gradually get an ever clearer picture. Jehovah's people avoid speculation but remain spiritually alert, fully aware of political and religious developments that fit into the framework of the fulfillment of Bible prophecy." -- See June 1st, 2003 Watchtower, page 20, paragraph 11.

Daniel 7:21, 22 says this:

"I kept on beholding when that very horn made war upon the holy ones, and it was prevailing against them, and judgment itself was given in favor of the holy ones of Supreme One, and the definite time arrived that the holy ones took possession of the kingdom itself."

Verses 25-27 of Chapter 7 says:

"And he will speak even words against the Most High, and he will harass continually the holy ones themselves of the Supreme One. And he will intend to change times and law, and they will be given into his hand for a time, and times and half a time. And the Court itself proceeded to sit, and his own rulership they finally took away, in order to annihilate [him] and to destroy him totally.

"And the kingdom and the rulership and the grandeur of the kingdoms under all the heavens were given to the people who are the holy ones of the Supreme One. Their kingdom is an indefinitely lasting kingdom, and all the rulerships will serve and obey even them."

Also, Daniel 12:7 says:

"And I began to hear the man clothed with the linen, who was up above the waters of the stream, as he proceeded to raise his right [hand] to the heavens and to swear by the One who is alive for time indefinite: "It will be for an appointed time, appointed times, and a half. And as soon as there will have been a finishing of the dashing of the power of the holy people to pieces, all these things will come to their finish."

The Watchtower Society contends that the situational "harassment of the holy ones" actually occurred some years ago, yes, between the years of 1914-1918. -- See Watchtower publication Pay Attention To Daniel's Prophecy pages 141-144.

But does this make sense?

Further, doesn't the above context absolutely show that:

(a) the kingdom's full establishment will be a future event, (Or, something

that has not occurred yet thus far.)

and

(b) The kingdom Government itself referred to above in Daniel's prophecy, will be an EARTHLY Government, with the Governmental Seat of this Kingdom finding itself being situated right here upon the earth? Doesn't the context indicate that?

In other words, the "Holy Ones of the Supreme One" establish their own "government" right here upon the earth, without anyone needing to go to heaven. No one goes to heaven, but the Kingdom and the "holy ones" of the Supreme One, establish the "Kingdom of God" right here upon the earth. Doesn't the above context show this?

Actually, according to the above verses, the "Kingdom Government of God," is established right here upon the earth AFTER (and not before as the Watchtower Society teaches) the "harassing" period of the "Small Horn" is finished. And clearly, there is no mention of a long drawn out, very much extended period of time (like 90 years) between the "harassing" of the Holy Ones of the Supreme One, and the time God ordains they come into possession of the "kingdom of God." -- See Daniel 7:18.

But, according to the Watchtower Society, it has been more than 90 years since 1914, since that time the "harassment" of the holy ones started... some 90 years?

Where do the scriptures indicate there would be some 90 years between the "war" of the "holy ones" and the "definite time for the holy ones to come into possession of the Kingdom of God"? Why would there be over 90 years between both events? Why would such time be allotted between the "harassment" period of the "holy ones" and the time they take possession of the "kingdom" everlastingly? Where do the scriptures indicate this 90+ year period of time before coming into the "kingdom" for the "holy ones of the Supreme One"?

Daniel 7:21 shows that the "horn" makes "war" upon the "holy ones of the Supreme One." But, actually, have we seen this "war" upon these ones? Have we visualized an actual "war" upon the "holy ones" of the Supreme One?

Obviously, according to Daniel's account, the "holy ones" of the Supreme One, did NOT come under attack between 1914-1918, because this would have meant the "kingdom of God" would have been in position to start after that, upon earth. And we know, this did not happen at all.

Thus based upon the above information, the doctrine of 1914 as taught and understood by Jehovah's Witnesses and Watchtower Society today, cannot be considered correct in at all. Because we know no earthly "Kingdom of God," has been established since the designated years of 1914-1918, the time when the "holy ones of the Supreme One" were supposed to have be "trampled" upon and "harassed" by God's permission. It has now been too many years passed to which show nothing of the sort has happened at all.

Thus, this "harassment" period of 3 1/2 years or 42 months, must be a future event. Also, based upon the foregoing information, the full and complete establishment of God's Kingdom upon earth too, which occurs some time after that, so it must be considered a future event as well. This 3 1/2 year period of time is mentioned several times in the Bible as being a most difficult time for God's Name People, mystery "Israel." Bible prophecy indicates that during this time much persecution is heaped upon these "holy ones" of God. In fact, "because of transgression" committed on Israel's part regarding the "disgusting thing that causes desolation," Jehovah God has "given authority" for the surrounding "nations" to "act" against God's people in "war." -- Daniel 7:21; 8:12; Zechariah 12:1-3; 14:1, 2; Revelation 13:5-7

A KEY DIVISION IN GOD'S NAME PEOPLE MADE OVER "TRANSGRESSION"

Daniel 8:12 says,

"And an army itself was gradually given over, together with the constant feature BECAUSE OF TRANSGRESSION; and it kept throwing truth to the earth, and it acted and had success."

As mentioned above, because "transgression" has been committed by the nation of "Israel's" in overlooking the appearance of the "Disgusting Thing that causes desolation," the vast majority of "Israel", the "holy ones" in this instance come under intense persecution. God allows this intense persecution to test and refine the nation of Jehovah's Witnesses. -- Zechariah 12:1-3

However, we must point out that some few of Jehovah's Witnesses, will show real spiritual "discernment" and demonstrate this by "catching sight of the Disgusting thing" that "stands where it ought not," in a "holy place" and IMMEDIATELY take their "flight" from a "Jerusalem." Obviously they will do this because they immediately recognize this situation of allowing a "disgusting thing" to stand in a "holy place" shows the entire spiritual nation of Jehovah's Witnesses HAVE FAILED GOD greatly! They recognize these ones have failed God. They can see now, an unfaithful "Jerusalem" before them, one that has failed to recognize the danger of the "disgusting thing" being accepted by the worldwide congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses will now show full acceptance to the idea and teaching that the United Nations Organization is no longer to be regarded as the "Scarlet-Colored Beast" any longer. This viewpoint is revealed for us to see, in the June 1st, 2003 Watchtower magazine, page 20 paragraph 11. But again remember, it will take keen "discernment" for these special individuals to see this. -- Matthew 24:15, 16; Mark 13:14

That particular Watchtower article made the following curious statement:

In analyzing this statement above, we recall Jesus spoke many years ago, about a future time of decision for all servants of God, an intriguing situation that currently affects all Jehovah's Witnesses of our time. He referred to this situation at Matthew 24:15, 16 this way,

"Therefore, when you CATCH SIGHT of the disgusting thing that causes desolation, as spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in a holy place, (let the reader USE DISCERNMENT,) then let those in Judea begin fleeing to the mountains."

Again Mark 13:14 renders the key verse this way,

"However, when you CATCH SIGHT of the disgusting thing that causes desolation standing where it ought not (let the reader USE DISCERNMENT), then let those in Judea begin fleeing to the mountains."

These "discerning" Jehovah's Witnesses must first "catch sight" of this horrible "disgusting thing" in their midst first. They must recognize that the "disgusting thing" is standing in a "holy place," in a place that he "ought not" be. And further they must use "discernment" to know it is high time to "flee", yes "take their flight" from Jerusalem because they know, the "great tribulation" is quickly to follow. That's God's vengeance, God's great wrath upon this unfaithful people. (Luke 21:22, 23) To maintain God's favor, these special individuals among Jehovah's Witnesses that show real "discernment", will now have to act quickly, without hesitation. -- Matthew 24:15-22

Most individuals who are familiar with what the Watchtower Society teaches know, Jehovah's Witnesses as a nation have for many years, regarded the United Nations Organization as the "Scarlet-Colored Wild Beast," also known as the "8th King." They know that the Watchtower Society has many times shown in scripture the "Scarlet-Colored Wild Beast", to launch a specific attack upon God's Name People just before Armageddon. Actually, the Watchtower Society has referred their readership of their printed publications many times to scriptures like Revelation 16:13 and 17:11-14 which actually show us this future situational attack. The Watchtower Society have often referred to these verses to show the future attack upon God's Name People does come from the United Nations Organization, just before the end comes and God acts to save His people.

Here are a few examples of what the Watchtower Society has taught in the past on the subject of the United Nations Organization's specific role in attacking God's Name People, all under Satan's direction.

Quote:
"In due course, the “scarlet-colored wild beast” itself must go off into destruction. But before this happens, and even before its FINAL BEASTLY ATTACK ON GOD'S PEOPLE, that UN beast has a special service to perform. Jehovah puts ‘his thought into the hearts of the wild beast and its militarized horns.’ With what result? God’s angel answers: “And the ten horns that you saw, and the wild beast, these will hate the harlot and will make her devastated and naked, and will eat up her fleshy parts and will completely burn her with fire.” -- The April 15th, 1989 Watchtower page 14, paragraph 14.

Also this example,

Quote:
"The prophecies of the Bible focus in on our day. They show us what lies immediately ahead. “For all the things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction, that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope.” (Romans 15:4) The prophetic word depicts mankind’s ‘last hope for peace,’ the UN, as a scarlet-colored wild beast. Oh, it may trump up some kind of shaky peace and share in the cry “Peace and security!" — in harmony with its charter and in fulfillment of the prophecy at 1 Thessalonians 5:3. But then Jehovah will maneuver the militarized “horns” of the UN to devastate false religion, “Babylon the Great,” of which Christendom’s sects make up the most reprehensible part. Then, when those “horns” turn to do battle with the Lamb, Jesus Christ, by attacking the peace-loving witnesses of Jehovah, God’s sword of execution will descend on those nations and their armies, and “they will by no means escape.” -- The November 15th, 1983 Watchtower page 23 paragraph 17

This particular quote shows exactly how the Watchtower Society sees the future between God's Organization and the United Nations Organization, their primary attacker.

Quote:
"The United Nations is actually a worldly confederacy against Jehovah God and his dedicated Witnesses on earth. It is really a conspiracy, with the worldly nations getting their heads together and scheming up what they may do against the visible organization of Jehovah God on earth. During this “conclusion of the system of things,” it was foreshadowed by the conspiracy referred to at Isaiah 8:12.—Matthew 24:3." The September 1st, 1987 Watchtower, page 20 paragraph 13

Now in this comment, please notice Satan's own personal choice in "human agencies" to attack Jehovah's Witnesses. It says,

Quote:
"With the desolating of Babylon the Great, the great tribulation will already have started. Then, urged on by Satan, the scarlet-colored wild beast and its ten horns will concentrate their attack on Jehovah’s people. The Devil, more wrathful than ever at God’s womanlike organization, is determined to use his dupes in waging war to a finish with the remaining ones of her seed. (Revelation 12:17) This is Satan’s last opportunity!" -- Revelation - Its Grand Climax At Hand! page 279 paragraph 1

These are but a few examples of what the Watchtower Society has written about the future attack upon God's People by the "Scarlet-Colored Wild Beast", also known as the "United Nations Organization."

However what most are unaware of is that has all changed now, with the release of the June 1st, 2003 Watchtower magazine. Now, according to that particular issue, God's Name People can no longer say, who will attack them in the future, specifically. They can no longer say with any certainty which "HUMAN AGENCIES" Satan the Devil will use to attack God's people. No, they cannot say this anymore because if they did, this would be ill-advised "SPECULATING" the article says.

Nevertheless, individual Jehovah's Witnesses of keen discernment, would be able to see-thru this facade and really "CATCH SIGHT" of the "disgusting thing" standing "in the holy place", right before their eyes. They at that time, would be able to see the "Disgusting Thing", standing in very close proximity to the holy camp of Israel. (This is especially so since many are aware of the scandalous affair that showed the Governing Body secretly and dutifully carrying out the auspices of the United Nations Organization for close to 10 years as a willing "NGO" or Non Governmental Organizational sponsor, between January 1992 thru October 2001.)

Yes, it is these types of especially "discerning" individuals, who would be able to understand what has occurred and would immediately "flee" from Jerusalem. And they will not hesitate to do so. They follow the bible's command without trepidation or any "trembling at man," which we know "lays a snare" to ones feet. Yes, they have the spiritual "discernment" to "flee from idolatry." -- Proverbs 29:25; 1 Corinthians 10:14

It will be this type of discerning Jehovah's Witnesses, that will be the first to make up an earthly government for God, where he "cuts out" of the Jehovah's Witnesses Organization, these select individuals. These will prove to the ones that show the greater "discernment" in recognizing the "Disgusting Thing" in the midst of Israel and will heed Jesus' advice to "flee" at once without hesitation. Since they are willing to leave, immediately, then Almighty God will take a "saving" action toward them, and will save such individuals from any PERSECUTION or "harassment" by the "nations" for the 3 1/2 Times or "42 months". Yes, God will spare them and show great mercy toward them for their "discernment" and bravery and loyalty to His Great Name. It is about these particular individuals, in whom the Bible refers to as the "Tents of Judah" that we will speak of specifically next. These individuals are known as the "Tents of Judah." -- Hosea 1:7; Zechariah 12:7

End of Part I

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Ezekiel 17:22-24

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