Sabbath School Today, Volume 9 - Paul E. Penno

Chapter 52
Final Restoration of Unity
Think of it!--the resplendent KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF
LORDS coming in the clouds of heaven, surprising His enemies in the very
act! He will come to rescue those who are loyal to Him. Then the moment of
truth will have come for all earth's inhabitants.
The Book of Revelation pictures that final scene: "These shall make war
with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for He is Lord of lords
and King of kings" (Rev. 17:14).
"I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse; and He that sat upon
him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He doth judge and
makes war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on His head were many
crowns; and He had a name written, that no one knew, but He Himself. He
was clothed with a [robe] dipped in blood; and His name is called The Word
of God. ... Out of His mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it He should
smite the nations: and He shall rule them with a rod of iron" (Rev. 19:11-15).
For centuries, millions have endured--and continue to endure --wars,
plagues, crime, grinding poverty, and unending fear. No one can say that
God has brought this awful load of suffering on the world--man has done
this!
Should not God be "democratic" and allow this planet to go on living in
rebellion against His government and His universe? There is a ready answer.
He has already done so--He still waits since the fall of man in Eden, hoping
for repentance and reconciliation. He cannot and has never abandoned any
"remnant" of His people who appreciate His character of love and respond
223