Words From the Bible

“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away” (Revelation 21:1–4).

“And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honor into it. And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. And they shall bring the glory and honor of the nations into it. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defiles, neither whatever works abomination, or makes a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the middle of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bore twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and His servants shall serve Him: And they shall see His face; and His name shall be in their foreheads. And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God gives them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever” (Revelation 21:23–22:5).

Words of Almighty God of the Last Days

As My words become complete, the kingdom is gradually formed on earth and man is gradually returned to normality, and thus there is established on earth the kingdom in My heart. In the kingdom, all the people of God recover the life of normal man. Gone is the frosty winter, replaced by a world of cities of spring, where spring lasts all year. No longer are people exposed to the bleakness of the world of man, and no longer do they endure the cold chill of the world of man. People do not fight with each other, countries do not go to war against each other, no longer is there carnage and the blood that flows from carnage; all lands are filled with joy, and everywhere teems with warmth between men. I walk throughout the world, I enjoy from atop My throne, and I live among the stars. The angels offer unto Me new songs and new dances. No longer does their own fragility cause tears to run down their faces. No longer do I hear, before Me, the sound of the angels weeping, and no longer does anyone confide their troubles to Me. Today, you all live before Me; tomorrow, you will all exist in My kingdom. Is this not the greatest blessing that I bestow upon man?

—The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 20

When the kingdom entirely descends on earth, all people shall recover their original likeness. Thus, God says, “I enjoy from atop My throne, and I live among the stars. The angels offer unto Me new songs and new dances. No longer does their own fragility cause tears to run down their faces. No longer do I hear, before Me, the sound of the angels weeping, and no longer does anyone confide their troubles to Me.” This shows that the day upon which God gains complete glory is the day when man enjoys his rest; people no longer rush about as a result of Satan’s disturbance, the world stops progressing onward, and people live in rest—for the myriad stars in the heavens are renewed, and the sun, moon, stars, and so on, and all the mountains and rivers in heaven and on the earth, are all changed. And because man has changed and God has changed, all things will change. This is the ultimate aim of God’s management plan, and this is what shall finally be achieved.

—The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Revelations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe,” Chapter 20

In the midst of lightning, all kinds of animals are revealed in their true forms. So too, illuminated by My light, man has recovered the holiness he once possessed. Oh, corrupt world of old! At last, it has toppled over into the filthy water and, sinking below the surface, has turned to mud! Oh, all mankind, of My own creation! At last they have come back to life in the light, received the foundation for existence, and ceased to struggle in the mud! Oh, the myriad things that I hold in My hands! How can they not be renewed as a result of My words? How can they not, in the light, give play to their functions? Earth is no longer deathly still and silent, heaven no longer desolate and sad. Heaven and earth, no longer separated by a void, are united as one, never to be sundered again. On this jubilant occasion, at this moment of exultation, My righteousness and My holiness have extended above and throughout the universe, and are unceasingly extolled among all men. The cities of heaven are laughing with joy, and the kingdom of earth is dancing with joy. At this time, who is not rejoicing? And who is not weeping? Earth in its primordial state belongs to heaven, and heaven is united with earth. Man is the cord uniting heaven and earth. Because of man’s holiness, because of man’s renewal, heaven is no longer concealed from earth, and earth is no longer silent toward heaven. The faces of all men are wreathed in smiles of gratification, and hidden in all their hearts is a sweetness that knows no bounds. Men do not quarrel or come to blows with one another. Are there any who, in My light, do not live peacefully with others? Are there any who, in My day, disgrace My name? All men direct their fearful gaze toward Me, and in their hearts, they secretly cry out to Me. I have scrutinized their every action: Among the men who have been cleansed, there are none who are rebellious against Me, none who pass judgment on Me. My disposition permeates through all men. All men are coming to know Me, are drawing closer to Me and looking up to Me. I stand fast in the spirit of man, am exalted to the highest pinnacle in man’s eyes, and flow through the blood in man’s veins. The joy in man’s heart fills every place on the face of the earth, the air is brisk and fresh, dense fogs no longer blanket the ground, and the sun shines resplendent.

—The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 18

In My light, people see the light again. In My word, people gain things for their enjoyment. I have come from the East, I have set out from the East. When the light of My glory shines forth, the myriad nations are lighted, all is illuminated, not one thing remains in darkness. In the kingdom, the life that God’s people live with God is happy beyond measure. The waters dance with joy at the blessed lives of the people, the mountains enjoy with the people My abundance. All people are striving, working hard, showing their devotion in My kingdom. In the kingdom, rebellion is no more, resistance no more; the heavens and the earth depend on each other, man and I draw close in deep feeling, living sweetly together, leaning against one another…. At this time, I formally begin My life in heaven. Satan’s disturbance is no more, and the people enter into rest. In the universe, My chosen people live within the light of My glory, blessed beyond compare, not as people living among people, but as people living with God. All people have gone through Satan’s corruption, and drunk the bitter and the sweet of life to the lees. Now, living in My light, how can they not rejoice? How can they lightly forgo this beautiful moment and let it slip away? Ye people! Hasten to sing the song in your hearts and dance with joy for Me! Hasten to lift your sincere hearts and offer them up to Me! Hasten to beat your drums and play joyfully for Me! I radiate My delight from above the universe! To the people I reveal My glorious face! I shall call out in a loud voice! I shall transcend the universe! Already I reign among the people! I am exalted by the people! I drift in the blue heavens above and the people go walking along with Me. I walk among My people and they surround Me! The people’s hearts gush with jubilation, their resounding songs shake the universe, cracking the empyrean! The universe is no longer shrouded in fog; there is no more mud, no more sewage gathering. Holy people of the universe! Under My inspection they show their true countenance. They are not people covered in filth, but holy ones pure as jade, they are all My beloved, they are all My delight! All things come back to life. The holy ones have all returned to serve Me in heaven, entering My warm embrace, no longer weeping, no longer worrying, offering themselves up to Me, coming back to My home, and in their homeland they will love Me ceaselessly! Never changing in all eternity! Where is the sorrow! Where are the tears! Where is the flesh! The earth is no more, but the heavens are forever. I appear to the myriad people, and the myriad people praise Me. This life, this beauty, from time immemorial till the end of time, shall not change. This is the life of the kingdom.

—The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Rejoice, All Ye People!

“I move above the myriad people and am watching everywhere. Nothing ever looks old, and no person is as they used to be. I rest upon the throne, I recline above the whole universe….” This is the outcome of God’s present work. All of God’s chosen people return to their original form, because of which the angels, who have suffered for so many years, are released, just as God says “their faces are like that of the holy one within man’s heart.” Because the angels work on earth and serve God on earth, and because God’s glory spreads across the world, heaven is brought to earth, and the earth is lifted up to heaven. Therefore, man is the link that connects heaven and earth; heaven and earth are no longer apart, no longer separated, but connected as one. Throughout the world, only God and man exist. There is no dust or dirt, and all things are renewed, like a little lamb lying in a green grassland beneath the sky, enjoying all of God’s grace. And it is because of the arrival of greenness that the breath of life shines forth, for God comes to the world to live alongside man for all eternity, just as it was said from God’s mouth that “I can peacefully reside within Zion once again.” This is the symbol of Satan’s defeat, it is the day of God’s rest, and this day shall be extolled and proclaimed by the myriad people, and remembered by them. When God is at rest upon the throne, that is also the time when God concludes His work on earth, and it is the very moment that all of God’s mysteries are revealed to man; God and man will be forever in harmony, never apart—such are the beautiful scenes of the kingdom!

—The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Revelations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe,” Chapter 16

A life at rest means a life without war, without filth, and without any unrighteousness. This is to say, it is a life devoid of Satan’s disturbances (here “Satan” refers to enemy forces) and Satan’s corruption, and free from the encroachment of any force in opposition to God; it is a life in which everything is sorted according to its kind and can worship the Creator, and in which heaven and earth are entirely tranquil. This is the life of rest for humans. When God rests, unrighteousness will no longer exist upon the earth, nor will there be any further encroachment from enemy forces, and humankind will enter a new realm—no longer be a humanity corrupted by Satan, but rather a humanity that has been saved after having been corrupted by Satan. Humanity’s day of rest will also be God’s day of rest. God lost His rest due to humanity’s inability to enter into rest; it’s not that He originally had no rest. Entering into rest does not mean that the activity of all things ceases or that the development of all matters stops, nor does it mean that God stops working or that humans stop living. The sign of entering into rest is that Satan has been destroyed, that those evil people who joined it in its wickedness have been punished and wiped out, and that all forces hostile to God cease to exist. God entering into rest means that He will no longer carry out His work of humanity’s salvation. Humanity entering into rest means that all of humanity will live within God’s light and under His blessings, devoid of Satan’s corruption, no more unrighteousness will occur, and all humans will live normally upon earth under God’s care. When God and humanity enter into rest together, it means that humanity has been saved and that Satan has been destroyed, that God’s work in humans is entirely complete. God will no longer continue to work in humans, and they will no longer live under Satan’s power. As such, God will no longer be busy, and humans will no longer be constantly on the move; God and humanity will enter into rest simultaneously. God will return to His original place, and each person will return to their respective place. These will be the respective destinations of God and humans once God’s entire management is finished. God has God’s destination, and humans have the place they will go. While resting, God will continue to lead all humans to live upon the earth, and while in His light, they will worship the one true God in heaven. God will not live among humanity, nor will humans be able to live with God in His destination. God and humans cannot live within the same realm; rather, both have their own respective manners of living. God is the One who leads all of humanity, and all of humanity is the crystallization of God’s management work. Humans are the ones who are led, and are not of the same substance as God. To “rest” means to return to one’s original place. Therefore, when God enters into rest, it means He has returned to His original place. He will no longer live upon the earth or be among humanity to share in their joy and suffering. When humans enter into rest, it means that they have become true created beings; they will worship God from upon the earth, and live normal human lives. People will no longer rebel against God or resist Him, and will return to the original life of Adam and Eve. These will be the respective lives and destinations of God and humans after they enter into rest. Satan’s defeat is an inevitable trend in the war between it and God. As such, God’s entering into rest after the completion of His management work and humanity’s complete salvation and entrance into rest have likewise become inevitable trends. Humanity’s place of rest is on earth, and God’s place of rest is in heaven. Humans will worship God while they rest, living upon the earth. God will lead the remaining humans while He rests; He will lead them from heaven, not from earth. God will still be the Spirit, while humans will still be flesh. God and humans have their own respective ways of resting. While God rests, He will come and appear among humans; while humans rest, they will be led by God to visit heaven, as well as to enjoy life there. After God and humanity enter into rest, Satan will no longer exist; likewise, those evil people will also cease to exist. Before God and humanity rest, those evil individuals who once persecuted God on earth, as well as the enemies who were rebellious against Him there, will already have been destroyed; they will have been eradicated by the great catastrophes of the last days. Once those evil people have been utterly annihilated, earth will never again know Satan’s disturbance. Only then will humanity obtain complete salvation, and God’s work be thoroughly finished. These are the prerequisites for God and humanity to enter into rest.

—The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

When man enters the eternal destination, man will worship the Creator, and because man will have been saved and entered eternity, man will no longer pursue any goals, much less will he need to worry about being besieged by Satan. At this time, every person will keep their place, and will perform their duty, and even though they will not be chastised or judged, each person will perform their duty. At that time, man will be a created being in both identity and status. There will no longer be the distinction of high and low; it’s simply that each person will perform a different function. Yet man will still live in a destination that is orderly and suitable for mankind; man will perform his duty for the sake of worshiping the Creator, and it is this mankind which will be the mankind of eternity. At that time, man will have gained a life illuminated by God, a life under the care and protection of God, and will live together with God. Mankind will lead a normal life on earth, and all people will enter onto the right track. The 6,000-year management plan will have utterly defeated Satan, meaning that God will have restored the original image of man after creating him on earth, and as such, the original intentions of God will have been satisfied.

—The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Restoring the Normal Life of Man and Taking Him to a Wonderful Destination

When humans have been restored to their original likeness, and when they can fulfill their respective duties, keep to their own proper places and submit to all of God’s arrangements, God will have gained a group of people upon the earth who worship Him, and He will also have established a kingdom upon the earth that worships Him. He will have eternal victory upon the earth, and all those who are opposed to Him will perish for all eternity. This will restore His original intention in creating humanity; it will restore His intention in creating all things, and it will also restore His authority upon earth, among all things, and among His enemies. These will be the symbols of His total victory. Thenceforth, humanity will enter into rest and begin a life that is on the right track. God will also enter into eternal rest with humanity, and commence an eternal life shared by both Himself and humans. The filth and rebelliousness upon the earth will have disappeared, and all the wailing will have dissipated, and everything in this world that opposes God will have ceased to exist. Only God and those people to whom He has brought salvation will remain; only His creation will remain.

—The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

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