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Reinstitution of God's Authority
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Acts 3:19-21  (Go to this verse :: Verse pop-up) Peter called the time when God's government will be restored—the time when Satan's part in sins will be put on his own head—the "times of restitution." What needs to be restored to earth? God's government and His way of life. It was once offered to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, but they rejected it, deceived by the serpent. The world needs obedience to God—faith instead of skepticism—reliance on the superior wisdom and experience of the Creator instead of human wisdom. We must do away with reasonings, feelings, desires, and emotions based on the pulls of the flesh when it comes to obeying God (Romans 8:7). The first step for the establishment of a utopia on earth is the reinstitution of God's authority, with enforcement of God's law through a worldwide system of perfectly righteous kings, mayors, judges, etc. (Luke 19:17, 19; Revelation 5:10). At-one-ment will not be complete with merely putting Satan away. The greatest task will be yet remaining. People will still be hating one another. Man's mind, man's nature, must be refashioned—his character reshaped and remolded until it becomes "at one" with God. The Day of Atonement: The World at One with God

Revelation 12:5  (Go to this verse :: Verse pop-up) When God sets His hand to save mankind, He will use a "rod of iron," symbolizing absolute authority. He will rule with power, and He will not hesitate to use it when necessary! Man, influenced by his old habits and attitudes formed in this present evil world, must be held under control until he learns his lesson and comes to see that God's way of living is best for all. Jesus Christ will be in absolute control of the earth, but He will rule with perfect justice and mercy, having once been human Himself (Hebrews 2:9-10; 4:15). He will at first literally have to force men to be happy! He will impose His merciful rule on rebellious stiff-necked mankind, and bring the world compulsory joy! Although God will rule with power and authority, He does not intend to "cram His religion" down the throats of people. He will not force anyone to accept His truth in the sense of spiritual conversion'repentance, baptism, etc. God is not a stern, cruel monster as some agnostics have falsely implied. God wants man at all times to be really happy! But God knows the only way to lasting happiness is obedience to His laws! Gradually, as men obey God's laws they will wake up to the wisdom and justice of God's rule and will submit gladly to His authority, and a "rod of iron" will no longer be necessary. The Coming Utopia . . . Wonderful World Tomorrow?

 

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