Over 100 years since 1914 and Jesus has not arrived yet.
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The Time is at Hand. 1907. |
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In this chapter we present the Bible evidence proving that the full end of the times of the Gentiles, ie, the full end of their lease of dominion, will be reached in A. D. 1914 ; and that that date will be the farthest limit of the rule of imperfect men. And be it observed, that if this is shown to be a fact firmly established by the Scriptures, it will prove:-
Firstly, That at that date the Kingdom of God, for which our Lord taught us to pray, saying, "Thy Kingdom come," will have obtained full, universal control, and that it will then be "set up," or firmly established, in the earth.
Secondly, It will prove that he whose right it is thus to take the dominion will then be present as earth's new Ruler ; and not only so, but it will also prove that he will be present for a considerable period before that date ; because the overthrow of these Gentile governments is directly caused by his dashing them to pieces as a potter's vessel (Psa. 2 : g ; Rev. 2 : 27), and establishing in their stead his own righteous government.
Thirdly, It will prove that some time before the end of A. D. 1914 the last member of the divinely recognized Church of Christ, the "royal priesthood," " the body of Christ," will be glorified with the Head; because every member is to reign with Christ, being a joint-heir with him of the Kingdom, and it cannot be fully "set up" without every member.
Fourthly, It will prove that from that time forward Jerusalem shall no longer be trodden down of the Gentiles, but shall arise from the dust of divine disfavor, to honor; because the "Times of the Gentiles" will be fulfilled or completed.
Fifthly, It will prove that by that date, or sooner, Israel's blindness will begin to be turned away; because their "blindness in part " was to continue only " until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in" (Rom. 11: 25), or, in other words, until the full number from among the Gentiles, who are to be members of the body or bride of Christ, would be fully selected.
Sixthly, It will prove that the great " time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation," will reach its culmination and will end at that date; and then men will have learned to be still, and to know that Jehovah is God and that he will be exalted in the earth. The Time is at Hand. 1907. Page 76-78.
In view of this strong Bible evidence concerning the Times of the Gentiles, we consider it an established truth that the final end of the kingdoms of this world, and the full establishment of the Kingdom of God, will be accomplished by the end of A. D. 1914. Then the prayer of the Church, ever since her Lord took his departure-" Thy Kingdom come' '-will be answered ; and under that wise and just administration, the whole earth will be filled with the glory of the Lord-with knowledge, and righteousness, and peace (Psa 72:1) Isa. 6 : 3 ; Hab. 2 : 14) ; and the will of God shall be done "on earth, as it is done in heaven." The Time is at Hand. 1907. Page 99.
Be not surprised, then, when in subsequent chapters we present proofs that the setting up of the Kingdom of God is already begun, that it is pointed out in prophecy as due to begin the exercise of power in A. D. 1878, and that the "battle of the great day of God Almighty " (Rev. 16:14.) which will end in A. D. 1914 with the complete overthrow of earth's present rulership, is already commenced.
The Time is at Hand. 1907. Page 101.
Firstly, That at that date the Kingdom of God, for which our Lord taught us to pray, saying, "Thy Kingdom come," will have obtained full, universal control, and that it will then be "set up," or firmly established, in the earth.
Secondly, It will prove that he whose right it is thus to take the dominion will then be present as earth's new Ruler ; and not only so, but it will also prove that he will be present for a considerable period before that date ; because the overthrow of these Gentile governments is directly caused by his dashing them to pieces as a potter's vessel (Psa. 2 : g ; Rev. 2 : 27), and establishing in their stead his own righteous government.
Thirdly, It will prove that some time before the end of A. D. 1914 the last member of the divinely recognized Church of Christ, the "royal priesthood," " the body of Christ," will be glorified with the Head; because every member is to reign with Christ, being a joint-heir with him of the Kingdom, and it cannot be fully "set up" without every member.
Fourthly, It will prove that from that time forward Jerusalem shall no longer be trodden down of the Gentiles, but shall arise from the dust of divine disfavor, to honor; because the "Times of the Gentiles" will be fulfilled or completed.
Fifthly, It will prove that by that date, or sooner, Israel's blindness will begin to be turned away; because their "blindness in part " was to continue only " until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in" (Rom. 11: 25), or, in other words, until the full number from among the Gentiles, who are to be members of the body or bride of Christ, would be fully selected.
Sixthly, It will prove that the great " time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation," will reach its culmination and will end at that date; and then men will have learned to be still, and to know that Jehovah is God and that he will be exalted in the earth. The Time is at Hand. 1907. Page 76-78.
In view of this strong Bible evidence concerning the Times of the Gentiles, we consider it an established truth that the final end of the kingdoms of this world, and the full establishment of the Kingdom of God, will be accomplished by the end of A. D. 1914. Then the prayer of the Church, ever since her Lord took his departure-" Thy Kingdom come' '-will be answered ; and under that wise and just administration, the whole earth will be filled with the glory of the Lord-with knowledge, and righteousness, and peace (Psa 72:1) Isa. 6 : 3 ; Hab. 2 : 14) ; and the will of God shall be done "on earth, as it is done in heaven." The Time is at Hand. 1907. Page 99.
Be not surprised, then, when in subsequent chapters we present proofs that the setting up of the Kingdom of God is already begun, that it is pointed out in prophecy as due to begin the exercise of power in A. D. 1878, and that the "battle of the great day of God Almighty " (Rev. 16:14.) which will end in A. D. 1914 with the complete overthrow of earth's present rulership, is already commenced.
The Time is at Hand. 1907. Page 101.