MODEL STUDY

Number 3

Questions and Answers on the following recorded lecture series:

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Religion 3

The End 19

Copyright, 1941, asd Published by WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY, INC. International Bible Students Ausoeiation Brooklyn, N. Y., U.S.A.

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Suggestions on Conducting Model Studies

All of Jehovah’s witnesses should be prepared to conduct model studies in the Bible. This booklet, Model Study No. 3, ns well as No. 1 and No. 2, is so arranged as to help n pub lisher of the Kingdom to do that very thing. This booklet you will find very helpful in conducting model studies on the lectures “Religion'’ (Records P-231 to P-248) and “The End" ( Records P-219 to P-230) with the booklet C<m.V/»r«ry Again*? Democracy. All publishers should be diligent in assisting in every way possible the people of good-will showing interest in the Kingdom message. Back-calls should be made wt these persons, answering various questions through other records we have, such as “The Bead” (Record P-8). “The Soul” (Record P-7), and then begin a model study on these sertce or any others ns soon a® you possibly can.

Each one present should have a copy of ibis booklet. Run the record or group of records designated, read the questions, and let one (the chairman or someone else present who reads well) rend the answers. The scriptures cited should be looked up and read. References are made to other publications, which should also be on hand, and the paragraphs cited should be read as a concluding sum-tip. If it wrmn necessary or advisable to make dearer some statements made by the speaker on the record, portions of the booklet Conspiracy Against Democracy may also be read. The reading of this booklet is not always necessary in I he final sum-up, as the material has been presented by the speaker originally on the records. Proceed w-itb the study, taking up each question in order, and consider same in like manner, until an hour is occupied. If all points in the record or group of records run are covered before the honr is up, then take up the next record or group of records and follow as suggested above.

All model study meetings should dose promptly at the end of an hour. The call should be made once every week. If the individuals you are visiting wish to study another scries of records by themselves al their own home, lend them another set of records and another Model Study booklet. People of good-will should be given all the assistance possible to gain information concerning The Theocracy.

Questions and Answers

on the booklet

Conspiracy A gainst Democracy

Records Nos. P-231—P-234 ■■Rellolon’'

Q. 1. What motive prompts those who conspire against democracy or self-government? (Page 3, fl 1)

A. Democracies, granting and recognizing the right of freedom of speech, press, assembly and worship, are an obstacle to those who desire to exploit tin; people through ignorance and to rule them by force. Hence those who seek to take advantage of their fellow-men seek Io destroy democracy.—Isaiah 8:9-13, A.li.V.; John 3: 20. rg, 68, fl 1.

Q. 2, What do the advocates of "more religion’' expect to gain thereby? (Page 3, fl 2)

A. They expect to gain greater power over the people through the religious leaders, who co-operate with political and commercial rulers to that end.—2 Peter 2:3,12. rg, 238, fl 3.

Q. 3. Why is it necessary to give thoughtful consideration to the evidence presented on this subject? (Page 3, fl 3)

A. Because only by so doiug can one eomc to a proper decision.-—Proverbs 14:15; 18:13; Isaiah 1:18; 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Peter 2:12; Psalm 25: 9. rg, 238, fl 3.

Q. 4. How could the prophets of old foretell present conditions? (Page 4, fl 1,2)

A. They were inspired by Almighty God, Jehovah, and wrote as His spirit or invisible power moved them to write.—Isaiah 46: 9, 10; 2 Samuel 23:2; 2 Timothy 3:16 ; 2 Peter 1 : 21. p, 10, 24, fl 1; rg, 333, fl 2; s. 12, fl L

Q. 5. How did Jehovah’s Word plainly foretell the rise of totalitarian dictators? (Page 4, fl 2)

A. Both in plain phrase and by means of prophetic

B dramas.—Daniel 11:31; 12: 11 ; Matthew 24:15,16; 1 Samuel 17: 1-11. a, 118, fl 2, 3.

Q 6. What support is there for the statement that the founders of the American nation believed in Almighty God and the Bible os the Word of God 1 (Page 4, fl 3)

A. The first paragraph of the American Declaration of Independence mentions "the laws of Nature and Nature's God’’. ( Romans 1 : 20) The second paragraph states that all men wen* created equal by their Creator. ( Acts 17:26: Malachi 2:10) The hist paragraph appeals to “the Supreme Judge of the World” for rectitude. (Genesis 18:25; Hebrews 12:23) The concluding statement expresses "a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence”. (Psalm 145: 16; Proverbs 2ft: 25) (The Bible is used in courts to solemnize oaths, and the first president, George Washington, at his inauguration, took his oath of office upon the Bible, as do presidents since.)

Q, 7. What scriptures prove the existence of Satan, the Devil, and his angels or associate devils? What is the proof that he rules the world? (Page 5, fl 1)

A. Satan is called the chief of devils, at Matthew 12: 24-26. The physical facts prove that the Scriptures rightly eall him the "god of this world”.—2 Corinthians 4:4; Galatians 1:4; John 14: 301 John 5: 19, A.R.V.; Luke 4:5,6; Matthew 25:41; Luke 9:1; Ephesians 2:2; 6:12; Revelation 12:9; Proverbs 29:2. rg. 12. fl 2; 18, fl 1.

Q. 8. Who made the Devil, or what is his origin ? (Page 5, fl 1)

A. He was created perfect, one of God's creatures and sons, and was entrusted with the protection and guidance of man in Eden. He became the Devil because of rebellion.—Isaiah 14:12-14; Ezekiel 28:11-15; Luke 10: 18. rg, 12. fl 2.

Q. ft. Why is religion "the doing of anything that is contrary to the will of Almighty God”? (Page 5. fl 2)

A. Because doing contrary to God’s will means exalting either self or another creature above the Almighty God, thereby rendering worship to that one, -—Romans 1:20-25; 1 Samuel 15:23; 1 Corinthians 10: 14, 20, 21; Galatians 5: 19, 20; Colossians 3: 5.

Q. 10, What Scriptural record shows that “Satan challenged God to put men on earth who would be faithful to the great Creator”? (Page 5, fl 6)

A. Satan's claim that he could turn even God's most faithful servant away from his service of God.—.Job 1 : 8-11; 2:3-5. s, 48,* fl 1, 2; rg, 13-15.

Q. 11. How has Satan ehiefly used religion in fighting against God? (Page 6, fl 11

A. lie has resorted to fraud and deception to blind the people to God’s truth. As the “mimic god” he causes men to worship him or his associate demon-spirits or gods under one guise or another—genii, demigods, tutelary gods, demons, “spirits of dead persons,” “saints,” and “angels”.—2 Corinthians 4.4; 11:13-15; Colosxians 2:18; 1 Corinthians 10:20. ch. 1(X); rg, 30. 81.

Q. 12. How is Satan’s statement to Eve, "Ye shall not surelv die,” associated with all religion? (Page 6, fl 1)

A. It is the basis of all formalistic, doctrinal and practical religion, as the claim is made that no one actually dies, but continues to live on after what appears to be death, whereas the Scriptures make the resurrection the basis or means of future life.—John 8:44; Romans 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:13-21. s, 36.

Q. 13. In what way did those who lived before and those after the flood turn to religion? (Page 6, fl 3; 7, fl 1, 2)

A. In that they adopted a form of godliness, but denied the power (supremacy) thereof.—Genesis 4:26, margin; 10:8,9; 1 Samuel 15:23; 2 Timothy 3; 5. ch, i()3; rg, 29, fl 1,

14. Why did Jehovah set aside the Israelites as his people! (Page 7, If 3)

A For His name's sake, and of his own free anti sovereign will, and for their forefather’s sake, and to uhc them to make examples or patterns or types showing the development of his coming world-wide Th<w-rary.—Deuteronomy 7 .7.8,Fsidrn 147: 111, 20; 2 Sam nel 7 : 23,2-1; Amos 3:2; Romans 9.15 ; 1 Corinthians 10. 11; Hebrews 10: 1. ch, 169; en, 91

Q. 15. Why ia Jtwus called '■ Christ”, the anointed ■ (Page 9. *i 2)

A. All of Israel’s kings ami high priests, and some of her prophets. were indneli'd into office by having an anointing nil poured upon the fiend. Jesus is the great unninted Prophet, Pricst and King of whom these others were merely types. The terms “Christ”, '•'Messiah” and “Anointed" mean the same.—Exodus 28 : M ; 1 Samuel 16:13; I Kings 1.9: 16; Psalm 2:6, murpin; Acts If): 38. tn. 10!).

Q 16. Arc Jehovah's witnesses the only Christians! (Page 9. f| 2,3)

A_ Jehovah's witnesses are not a .wt, All Christiana are Jehovah’s witnesses and commissioned tc be such. Failure to lie a witness would be nn evidence of unfaithfulness.-— Isaiah 43:12-14; 1 Corinthians 9 16; 1 John 2.27. Rovelli I ion 22: 17. ch, 127,2 ; 128. J| 1.

Q. 17. Why are traditions of men objectionable! (Page 10. II 1'1

A. Because they turn men from God’s Word of Truth and main* iii.s commandments of no effect.-—Matthew 15:3,6,9,13,14; Cohissinna 2:8; 2 Peter 1: IM, 19.

Q, 18. While it is true of heathen religious that they are demonism, how can it he said that the so-called ''Christian religion" is also dvmonism! (Page 11. <| 2)

A. There is no jou-h thing possible as “Chriatifin UEijgion', Christianity is not religion. The traditional doctrines and practices of so-enlled "Christ, tun religion" prove that it is dem on ism which has falsely assumed the name “Christian" in order to reproach Grxi’s name and to deceive mid seduce men and blind them Io real Christianity. ‘By their fruits ye shall know them.' The ’’Christian religion’’ is the greatest upptincr of the message of Jehovah's Theocratic Gov-eminent by Christ as proclaimed by Jehovah's witnesses-—I John 4:1-3; 2 1>. 1ft; Matthew 2-1:5; 2 Thessaloinnim 2: 3-12; 1 Timothi 4 1. rg, 55, |] 1, 2; 711-H4.

RcGordn Noi, P 2^—P 23B ’’Religion”

Q. 19 How was religion substituted for Christianity T (Baiai JI,f| 3’i

A. Wolfish men entered the early Christian com-jinnies and they, together with unfaithful ones in these companies, speaking perverse things, overthrew the faith of many and turned thorn to fables—Matthew 13: 24. 25 , Aois 20: 29, 30 ; 2 Timothy 4 : 3, 4 ; CoIoh-sinns 2 ft, on, 152. 153.

Q. 2<>. Why is the "purgatory'’’ doctrine an example ■niislandtng among teachings contrary l<> the Scriptures* (Page 11. fi 3)

A, Because there is not a single Scriptural statement l.o support it and because it flatly Uni diets the Scriptures.—Proverbs 30:5, ft. rg, 150; eu. 171 175.

Q. 21. How is the substitution of religion fur Christianity described in the sk-riplurcw? (Page 12, middle)

A, As the tn ruing of ;« "noble vine" into a ‘•degenerate plant”, and the. sowing of n wheat field with laics, and as a failure to milinue in the words of Christ. —Jeremiah 2:21: Mnllhew 13:2-1-311, 37-43, John R: 31 , 15: 6: 1 John 2: 19.

Q. 2'2, "What happened in the nation of Lsrfiel Ixx'ause of the practice of religion? (Page 13, If ))

A, The nation suffered complete dent ruction and lost Jehovah's favor because of its falling away io religion. — Deuteronomy 7 : 2, 3. 4, 10; Jeremiah 52: 1-15; Matthew 23: 37,38. rg, 29, If 2; 31, f| 1.2.

Q. 23, Why <?Jc? the religious lenders of Israel per-swute Jesus ami ills followers! (Page 13, H 2)

A. Because trliginus leaders have been and are the special insirumenls of lire Devil, having his spirit,— Acts 4:1-3; 5; 17. 18; 12: 13, John 8:42-44. 15: 18-21 ; 16:2,3; Matthew 5; It), 11. rg, 67, ![ 2; 76. f[ I ; 78, T 1 ; en. 88, f 1.

Q. 24. What (net alone prc-h,ides the Roman Catholic Hierarchy front being considered Christian! (Page 13, f[ 2)

A. Their opposition to and persecution of those who could nut conscientiously agree with their tear! dugs, 1x411 in the past and in the presenl.—2 Corinthians It); 4 ; Matthew 7 : 20; Galatians 5 : .19-23. ert. 16a, ]| 1; rg, 286, 1| 1.

Q. 25. What in some of the evidence that the Hierarchy acts in hsnnunv with the dictators! (Page 14, H 1)

A. Mussolini restored the temporal power of the Papacy Hitler entered into an undi*r.sl;titding with the Vatican. Moral, financial and military assistance was rendered F’riuu’o by the Hierarchy. Hitler and Mussolini Io destroy democracy in Spain Backing was given Hiller by Cardinal InniUur of Austria, Priest ,Joseph Tizo of Czeehoslovdna. and others, The bishops of Germany (Roman Catholic') have, fully endorsed Hitler's program of terrorism mid eompicst. Catholic Hiller’s evident understanding with Stalin brings the Russian dictator into the picture.

Q. 26. Does not the publication of these facts stir tip hatred against men! (Page 1-1. H 2)

A. No. Rather, it exponas the virulent Imtred of religionists for God. his truth and bis people. (Proverbs It); 18; 26:26, John 15.23-25) These facts arc now calltai to the attention of the people that all may be advised as to .Jehovah’s purpose to destroy the wicked and deliver those. of good-will toward Him.—John 3 : 15, 16; Ezekiel 3: 11, 17-19 ; Psalms 96: 10; 145: 20. rg. 275; 138, fl 1.

Q. 27. Why are many now separating themselves train religious systems? (Page 14, fl 3)

A. Bbu'cvv people see that these systems are worldly or polilienl organizations, and I hat the Roman Cath olic Hierarchy, being in the lead, is out to rule or ruin the world.—James 4 : -1; I Timothy 4 1-3. ) l.'orinthi ans 1(1: 21,22 ; John MISS; Revelation 1s_:|. ,>_tll 357. 353.

Q. 28. Why lire millions of people held in captivity by I he religious systems? (Page 14, fl 3)

A. Because of fear of men and looking to creatures for salvation.—ProMThs 29: 25 ; Psalm 146: 3. s, 250, fl 2: 251, fl 1 _; rg. 46. fl 1.

Q. 29. What is proved by the fact that men of the Catholic organizalion are urged to and do fully ta.!;c part in the politics of this world? (Page- 16, fl 1)

A. It proves that they are not for Hod's Kingdom, but support man's efforts to rille contrary to (lod'a purpose.—Jannas 4:4; Matthew 6:24. Titus 1:16; Romans 6 _;16. rg. 17, fl 1. 64, fl 2 ; cn, 286.

Q. 8<1. What is seen in the statement of Priest ()‘Brien? (Page 16, fl 3)

A. That there is a conspiracy between lending religionists and politiwil rulers to control the people and fight deinuerjicy in order to destroy those who represent The Theocracy.— Psalms 83: 3-5; 2: 2, 3, rg, 275, 1.2-

Q. 31. Whitt is some of the abundant evidence that the Hierarchy is doing m» Priest O’Brien intimated as to 1940! (Page 17, fl 1)

A. Diplomatic relalions between the United States and the Vatican have been attempted. Freedom cd speech. of press. of assembly and of worship are increasingly trampled upon, ■■uni regimen tat ion of the 59; 14:19; 16:19-23; 18:12; 21:27-31. rg, 74, fl 2; 75, fl 1-5.

Q. 41. Doos the Bildv stale what shall he the encl of those engaging in iiucb violence against God’s people ! (Page 24. fl 1)

A. Yes. it shows that those who persist in such persecution shall be destroyed at Arrnageddon. never to live again.—Genesis 19:4-13,24, 2 Peter 2:6; Luke 18:8; Psalm 145:20; Jeremiah 26:8,12-15. s, 221; en, 32.1, fl 3.

Q. 42. Why is it that Jehovah’s witnesses receive auch cruel treatment 1 (Page 25. fl 1)

A. Il is Iceeause the Devil is desperately seeking to keep the message of Jehovah’s witnesses from I lie people.—Ephesians 6:12; John 15:18-21; John 8:44; Luke 23: 20-23; 2 Timothy 3:12. rg. 49. fl 1,2.

Q. 43. What is proved by the statement uf facts concerning dictators and the Roman Catholic Hierarchy? (Page 25, fl 2; 26, fl 1)

A. They prove the conspiracy between these elements to rule the earth in place of God’s kingdom.— Matthew 24: 15 ; Daniel 11 ;31; Revelation 16:13. 14; Isaiah 23: 15-17. rg, 92, fl 1.

Q. 44 Why may it he said that God will show some special favor to Englund, a part of this world, l.ueause of its treatment of Jehovah's witnesses? (Page 26, fl 2)

A. BectniM* "merry and truth shall he to them that devise good".—Provi-rlts 14:22; Matthew 25:40; 10.40-42. Mark 9:41; Luke 6: 3b.

Q. 45. LLiw has the Reformation been a blessing to humankindT (Page 27, fl 1)

A. It freed men from the tyranny of the Raman Catholic Hierarchy and caused increased study and appreciation of the Bible.—Joint 8; 32.

Q. 46. What is seen in the action taken by state officials in regard to holding the Theocratic convention in Columbus, Ohio? (Page 27, fl 2)

A. Another evidence of Catholic Action aimed at destroying the fundamental rights of the people. preventing ii penevrbiv assembly of Ch rixl ian*.— Hebrews 10: 25. I Fur details see t'onWalioB No. 545.}

Q. 47 What u meant by the .scripture, "The wicked shall be lurried into hell"? I Page 2b. ‘| 1)

A. hi the Revised Version this text reads. "The wicked shall be turned bark unto Shvol." (Psalm !>: 17 । It means their complete defeat and destruction. The Hebrew word ‘‘Shcnl" is translated ■'hell’’ 31 times, •‘■grave’’ 31 times, and “pit*’ three times, in our Common Version Hildes, proving that hell is not a place of torment of souls after death

Q. 4H. Where has God 'commanded that his faithful servants must non tell the people that religion is a snare of the lh-.vil. c'r.'f ( Page 2X, 2)

A. In 11 is Word, where God commands them to declare his judgments written against religion and the day of his vengeance against it, and to show tin- professed worshipers their transgression against I’od and that their worship is uf no power with God while they teach eommandnieuLs of turn and have a form of godliness without its power.— Psalm 149:9; Isaiah (il ; 2; 59:1-3; 29:13; Matthew' 15 ■ 3-9 _; 2 Timothy 4:2-4; 3:15, .Matthew 10 . 26. 27. rg. 115.

Q. 49. Who will In* held .•iveuuntnlde for the persecution of Jclmvtih’s witnesses! (Page 2s, ( 3; 29)

A. The religious, political and cimimercml vleineuLs, together wilh all tlitdr .supporters and nssorinles.— Joel 3:19; Isaiah 24:5,6; Matthew 23:35; Luke 11.51. rg, 34S.

Q. 50. llitw Jong June JeJiovalt's witnesses been on the earth! (Page 3D, 1i 1 i

A. From the time of Abel. All who are faithful in obeying Jehovah's commandments. bearing testimony or witness to Ilia supremacy, are Jehovah’s witnesses. —Hebrews 11 :4-li», 12; 1.

Records No|. P-244—P-2AB "Reliofon*'

Q. SI. What is meant It? "witnesaes lo his name”, (Page 31. 1| 1)

A. A witness is one who gives testimony concerning another with regard to a question at issue. Satan's having reproached Jehovah's name for centuries has called in question the Ivuu.w «.»C that name. Jehovah's wit.tn'sxcs bear testimony in vindication of the name of Jehovah. Isjiiab 43:: Kt 12. 44:8; 42.; 8. Exodus : 16, John IS; *J~ ; Acts 1: 8. 22 ; 15:14; I Chronicles 29: 11 13;1 Peter 2; !). rg, ItlO, <1 1 ; jh, 28. J| 1.

Q. 52 Why will (tod "avenge his own elect"! i Page 31.   1. 2 I

A. Becuit.si* Gud is the righteous judge of all, and vctigcaiiee heliiugs Lo Hint. Kis elect witnesses haw committed their cause to Him.—Hebrews 12:23; Bo-imins 12.19; 1 Peter 2:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9. s, 27b, 9 1.

Q. 53. Why has not God sootier avenged the wrongs done his people? (Tage 31, fj 1,2't

A. It would defeat God's purpose to punish the wicked before His due time. Jehovah’s witnesses must, prove their integrity under adversity and the wicked must be permitted t<i roinpleti'iy manifest their opposition to God nod His kingdom. Those who are of •'good-will to God” must Im given opportunity to take their stand and those who are ungodly theirs, before .Jehovah destroys the wicked ns "gnats” and rewards the righteous as "sheep” and so clears the record.—■ Matthew 25:31-46; John 10:16; Luke 19:27.28; Ecclesiastes 3:17; Psalm 2:9; Zephaniah 3:8. rg, 308, ft J, 2.

Q. 54. How do we know that Armageddon is near?

I Page 31. li 2.)

A. By the Scriptures and the "signs”—physical facts in fulfillment —Matthew 24: 3-1-8.37-_r Reveiation 11:15-18; 16:13-16; Luke 21:25-28. rg, 15, ff 2; 72. 1.

Q. 55. What must one do to escape Jehovah’s vengeance in Armageddon f (Page 31, 1) 3)

A. One niiiirt lie of good-will toward God. give a hearing cur to the message of God’s kingdom, accept Christ its Savior and King, forsake religion, and hear witness io the Kingdom.—Luke 2:14, A./i.V.. margin: John 3:16; Jeremiah 51:6,7.9; Psalm 11U:3; Revelation IS: 4; 22: 17; psalm 45: 14; 2 Timotbv 3: 12; Micah 0: S_; Zephaniah 2; 2, 3. a, 29, ’( I,2.

Q. 56. What is the law iiicntiuned os empowering the pnsidenl "nt will bi declare an emergency, seize control <if all industries and commandeer everything in the Iand”T (I’ngc 32. 1| 2)

A. Two measures have this objective: (11 Industrial Mobilization Plan; (21 The National Defense Act. All that is needed is an emergency to put them into elTecl. (Seo Cow.vu/otvm No. 508, page 25; also Tlx Amcru'tni Mercury of July. 193-8.)

Q. 57. If the stage was alt “set for 1340’’, why did not Ilir Hierarchy and Catholic Action act and seize the government in 1940 in fulfillment of their published and declared threats? (Page 32, t 3)

A. Evidently because they were able to keep their political favorites in power and office by the use of rum-violent, organized political methods in spite of the more I him 21,(Mil),(W voters who expressed themselves at the polls against the third-term candidate. Judge Rutherford's suggestion was that net ion by the Hierarch,' jmliticiaris to seize the government might occur if they were unable Io put across their third-term scheme peaceably by means of their strong political organizations and their vast political patronage and power. He was correct in his expectation that the Hierarchy and Catholic Action would determine their line of action according to the way the political outcome would bo. particularly the third-term issue.

Q. 5ri. How can it be said that the Theocratic Kingdom is here? (Page 33, top)

A. <Fn the basis of the 2nd and 110th Psalms it is clear that Christ's reign as Jehovah's King would begin before the final end of Malan's organization i the kingdoms of ibis world), and that He would rule in the midst of his enemies lu their destruction.—Daniel 2:44; Revelation 11 :18. eh, 172. fl 2.

Q. 59. How is the Lord now dividing the obedient ones from the disobedient 1 t Page 33. fl 1)

A. lie is using bis people to proclaim his name, his Theocracy under t'hrisl, and his purposes as revealed in the Bible, including his judgntriiis against religion, thus enabling men to hike their stand for or against Jehovah ami His righteous government.—Ezekiel 9:3.4; Matthew 24; 14; Revelation 22:17; Romans 10:14. 15. eh. 92. II 1; 343, fl 1.

Q. CO. Where is the Scriptural proof that the‘‘great multitude” surviving Armageddon will fill the earth with a righteous race? (Page 33, fl 2)

A. It is Jehovah's purpose to have the earth inhabited. This means, nut a temporary, but a pcrmuticnt habitation for righteous human creatures. (Ecclesiastes 1:4; Isaiah 45:18; Psalms 72:7; 115:16) The mandate to “fill the earth" could not be carried out by fallen men. but will be fill filled by restored men in the "new earth" of the “world to come”. This was foreshadowed by (hr repeating of the divine mandate to Noah and his family immediately after the great Hood. (Genesis 9:11—2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1. a, 314-316, 327.

Q. 61. Of what is the assembly of upward of 40,000 servants of the Most High God in Detroit, in the face of great opposition, an evidence? (Page 34, fl 1)

A. It is an evidence of Jehovah's blessing, and of the gathering of the Lord's “other sheep", and of the fearlessness of God’s people, and of the defeat of the opposers of God's purpose.—John 10: 16; Ezekiel 36: fill Joel 2:2,7, Jeremiah 1: 19.

Q. 62. What, motive prompted those who tried to prevent the holding uf the convention? ( Page 35, fl 1;

A. The desire to prevent the proclamation of the Kingdom message, which exposes the wickedness of the Hierarchy. Their purpose is to keep the people in ignorance and bring them under Ilie control of dicta-tors. — Luke ) 1 : 52; John 3: 20 . H: 32.

Q. 63. What is shown by the kind reception given Jehovah's witnesses in Detroit !iy the residents? t Page 3l>, fl 1 >

A. The eoiniuon people heard Jesus gladly (Mark 12 : 37 i until the religious lenders poisoned their minds against Him. It is the same today: multitudes of the honest-hearted have read the literature and observed the zealous. unselfish, educational-campaign activities of his true followers. and easily recognize them as the friends of the people,

Q 64. flow does Jehovah regard kindness and consideration shown his people? (Page 36, II 1)

A. lie regards with favor those who show kindness and consideration to his people, and will not let them go unrewarded.-—Psalm 41:1,2; Matthew 10:42; 25; 40. tn, 325,

• 65. Why do so many newspapermen and politicians lie alwnt Jehovah's witnesses? (Page 36, fl 2) A. Because they fear I he religious leaders, particularly tin- Roman Catholic Hierarchy, and are sup-porters thereof or under its influence, and they bale the light of God's Word and try to suppress those who publish it, exposing their wickedness.—Matthew 24: 9; John 3: 19-21; 5:19; 7.47, 4S; 6:44 ; I John 5:19, rg, 30l>, top,

• 66, Why are persons of good-will pictured ns '‘sheep”, and the wieked as “goats"? (Page 37, fl 2)

A. Sheep are harmless, docile, meek and obedient; goals are self-willed, stubborn and given to butting. —John 10:3-5,16; Zechariah 10:3. s, 160, 161.

Q. 07. What is meant by “everlasting fire”! (Page 38, top)

A. “Everlasting fire’’ is >ikmI in the Scriptures ns a titling symbol of the everlasting destruction find eon-sumption of the wicked.—Psalm 37:20; Matthew 25:41,4ft, Diaplvtt; 2 Thessalonians 1:8,0; Isaiah 6ti: 24.

Q. 68. What is The Theocratic Government.7 (Page 38, bottom J

A. It is the government of Jehovah, I he Slipremc One. the Almighty Thencrat. He is the Creator, builder and organizer of the Theocratic Government. His official capital organization, Zion, is also called the “new heavens" and is composed of Christ Jesus and the 144,(Wh) selected "kings and priests" from among men. I Revelation 1:6; 20:4,6) The Theocratic Government will have visible representatives on earth who shall perform the duties of "governors'* (princes) miller I lie supervision of the Theocratic King, Christ Jesus, the Messiah.-—Psalm 45; 16; Isaiah 32; 1; Hebrew* 11: 2, 39; Revelation 14:1-3. B, 307, fl 2,3; 309, 11 1, 2-

Q. 69. What evidence is there in the “Statement’’ showing that Jehovah’s witnesses do not “hate every-budy”? (Page 38. bottom)

A. Reference to ’millions <>f sincere and honest Catholic persons fleeing and finding refuge in the Lord’ addressed, sending them cordial greetings and bidding them God’s blessing.

Q. 70. Why do Jehovah’s servants and w ituessos pub-lielv and formally declare their devotion to God? (Page 39)

A. As a testimony to the vindication of Jehovah’s name, which has been defamed by Satan’s claim that he can turn all men away front God. Therefore it is necessary not oidy to believe, but also to confess (his belief and prove it by ubcdictice,—Romans 10:10;

Matthew 10: 27, 32, 33; 1 Timothy 3:15; Isaiah 19:19,20; 1 John 5:3; Joshua 24:15; Micah 6:8.

FUcorrta Not. P-219—p 222 "Th* End"

Q. 1. Is die "end” here referral to the end of the earthT (Page 40. 1f 1)

A. No. The earth abideth forever, and was made to he inhabited. (Ecclesiastes 1:4, Isaiah 45:18) The end here is the final cud of Satan’s organization.—Matthew 4:8,9; 24:14; Daniel 2:44; 11:27; Nahum 1:8,9. Fg, 344. T 1-348.

Q. 2. What is mvtini by God’s “strange work” and his “strange act”? (Page 40, fl 2)

A. t rod’s "strange work" is the proclamation by his witnesses of the message of judgment against supposedly Christian systems, while the “strange art” refers to the actual destruction at Armageddon of Satan's organization, including those svstcnis,—Isaiah 10:12; 28:14, 15, 17, 18. 21, 22; 29:13. 14; Acts 13: 41. s. 23,11 1,2.

Q 3. What is meant by Armageddon? (Page 40. f] 2)

A. Armageddon means “the mount of the assembly of | Jehovah's] troops” for the final conflict between Jehovah with his forces and Satan with those on his side.—Revelation 16:13-16; 19:14-16,20,21; Psalm 2: 6, 8, 9. s, 25, f 1; It, Book 2, 55, fl 1,2.

Q. 4. What is the evidence that now strongly points to the fact that Armageddon is very near? (Page 40, 2)

A. See answer to question 54. page 14.

Q. 5. Why will the defeat of Satan and the vindication of Jehovah’s name mean the beginning of endless joy, pence and life to all creation that love righteousness ? (Page 40, bat 1 on)

A. Because Jehovah’s name will be exalted for ever and his righteous theocracy of peace will bless all obedient ones, wldle all wars shall erase.—Revelation 21:1-5; Isaiah 2:4; Psalms 72 : 1-8 ; 85: 10-12 ; 40 : 0. rg, 359, U 1,2; eh, 359, 1i 1.

Q. 6. Why does the apostle any that the “brethren" have no need of his writing concerning the Lillies and seasons? 1Page 41, U II

A. Because, as a result of walking in the light, they have a vision of Jehovah’s purpose. understand the prophecies in course of fu I hi I an Tit, mid s*-e the physical ia<*ts fullilling them.— Ephesians 5:6,17; Acts 2: 17, I Thessa Ionin ns 5 : 3-5,

Q. 7 Why do the dosing down of the "strange work" and the increased pprsi-eutioti mil dismay Jehu vnlds wilimsses and companions* (Page 41. 1' 2)

A. They hit not dismayed beeaiwe they have faith in Jehovah (Jud mid 11 is promise id' protection, preservation mid salvation '2 (’orinlIlians 4 8-11; Joshua 1:9; Psalm 13:5; Isaiah 12:2) They love Gud, and there is no fear in love, (1 John 4 : 17 18 t They know tbut their present work must end before lln« King dnin’s full virtory can he realized.—Luke 6 23 ; 21: 28. 12:32; Matthew 25:34.

Q. 8. Whtd is meant by the presence of Christ Jesus al the temple of God 1 < Pace 41, T] 3)

A. It means that the prophetic promise. "Tim Lord . . . shall suddenly wimv. to His temple,” Ims been Cui-tilled. The spiritual temple of God Ls th*’ Composite "body” of (’iirists followers.—Malachi 3:1-3, John 2:21; Acts 7.48, 17:24; 1 f’orinlhinns 3:16,17; 2 I’nriulltiatts 6:16; Ephesians 2:21,22; llevelation 3: 12; 1 Peter 2: 9. en, 313-316.

Q. 9. What nre some of the signs of the times showing we are al the end of the world ? I Page 41, y 3i

A. The searching to and fro in the Bible arid attaining to greater knowledge of Jehovah's purposes ; I tan-id 12: 4j; (he troubles and pn-rpli xitiea upon tin world (Daniel 12:1; Luke 21 : 25-28 ; Mal!hew 24:7, Revelation ll:15-l!h; the wide proclamation of the Kingdom message. over 337 million books and booklets concerning timl Kingdom having been distributed in recent yours (Matthew 24:14) ; the rise of the totalitarian "abomination of desolation", and ilm inerUtsi-d persecution of Jehovah’s witnesses World-wide.—Matthew 24 : 9-13, 15, Iti.

(J. 10, Who are the "nunimnl" with whom the "other sheep’’ must be found in full unanimity 7 (Page 42, f! H

A. The remnant nre those members of the ‘'body of Christ" that still remain on earth. The "other sln-cp" are thosi who are not of that anointed and fixed number, but those who are privileged to serve tied in Ids temple, standing before the throne.— Romans 11.-5. Revelation 12: 17; 14: 1 ; 3:21; John 1(1: 16; Revelation 7 . 9-15. rg, 10(1, fl I. 2.

Q. 11. What is lhe distit let ion between the "day of Jehovah" and the “day of Ch ri st "'I (Page 42, 1| I)

A. The "day of Jehovah" la gan in 1911, when Jehovah enthroned Christ Jesus ns King and sent him forth to rule. It marks the time when Jehovah’s judgments began to he executed against Satan and his invisible organization. It is also referred to as "that day” The ‘‘day of ('hrist’’ begun when Christ name to the temple to final with his (mminlrdi servants and to gather his '"other sheep",.—Psalms 2:t?>; 110:2; Revelation 12 • 7 ; Jorl 2 ; 1, 2, 11; 3 IS; 1 Corinthians 1 ; S_; Philippians 1;6, It); 2 Corinthians I; 14. eu, 2(53; rg. 359. f 3.

Q. 12. Why are the "ambassadors of peace" due 1<» w cep bit ter) x (Isaiah 33 : 7 i ! (Page 43, J] 1)

A. Because they are Hie leaders of the godless element and proclaim a false peace which will not be realized,—Isaiah 28-. 17, 1A; Jeremiah 8:9-11,15; Ezekiel 13:8, 10,11, In. en. 293.

Q. 13. WLmt is it that troubles nnd disturbs those who say "Peace and safety"7 (Page 43, 2)

A. They are disturbed by the wide publication of the Truth of God’s Word that exposes ihftir wicked uess.—Jeremiah 25:34,36; James 5:1; John 3:20; Isaiah 28: 19; Joel 2: 6, 10. rg. 172. 1 1 ; 186, 187,

Q. 14. The assurance that God will have a righteous government <>» earth reminds us of what prayer? (Page 43. 1| 3)

A. It reminds us of the prayer, called "the Lord's praxcr”, which Jesus taught his disciples to pray mid which look.-; Io the coming of sm-h a government.— Matthew 6:9-13.

Q. 15. Whtil is the origin of Satan 1 (Page 44, 1) 1)

A. He was originally a mirfeel creature of God. a cheruh. placed in a position of trust ns the prolwtor of man iii Eden, and called Lucifer. lie became Satan, the Ih-vii, us a result of r<hellion.—Ezekiel 28: 11-15; Isaiah 14: 12-14; Luke 10: Is. rg, 12. 1| 2.

Q. 16. What is Satan's purpise since his rebellion ? (Page 44. 11 I)

A, He aspires to be equal to God and to rule the earth in defiance of God, to which end ho has built tip a mighty organization to reproach God’s name and to turn all men against God; but God will destroy both him and his works.— Ezekiel 28:17; Genesis 3:15; Revelation 12:9; 20:1-3; Hebrews 2:14; Rmnnus 16:20. cm 72, U 2; 336, f[ 1.

Q. 17. Who, instead of Satan, will be overlord of the world? and who will be the visible representatives of the invisible King? (Page 44, fl 2)

A. Christ has already been enthroned, and with the destruction of Satan's rule, he will reign without op-|K>sition. His visible representatives will he the resurrected faithful men of old who served Jehovah before Christ's first advent.—Isaiah 32:1; Psalms 2:6; 45:16; Hebrews 11:2-12:1; Matthew S: 11; Luke 13:28. s 3U9, ’J 1,2.

Q. IS. What now is the real controversy affecting the everlasting destiny of mankind? (Page 44, 1] 3)

A. The real controversy now is between Satan's religio-tuUditarian rule of the world against The Theocracy with Christ an earth’s rightful King.— Revelation 12:12; 13: 1,7, R; 17:14; Psalm 45:3,4. rg, 92, II 1; cn, 31, II 2.

Q. 19, Why are Jehovah's witnesses not a religious start or cull? (Page 45, V 1)

A, A st ct is a group of religionists who follow some human lender or man-made erred and indulge in par tieuhtr religions evroitmnicK. A full is a system of formalist:? worship. Jehovah’s witnesses are Christians, and worship Jehovah in spirit and in truth, as Jesus stated and did. Their steps are ordered, not by men, hut bv Cods Word. John 4-23,24, Psalm J19 : 105, 133 ; Arts 26: 5 : I Corinthians 7: 23.2 Peter 2: 1-3, Ytitrhonk 1939, page 7; The.t>rrtu'i(, page 17.

Q. 2(1 Who are the demons, and w hat is their origin Y i Page 46, f‘ 2, 31

A. They are angels, spirit, creatures, formerly holy, but now fallen and associates of Satan.—Jude 6; 2 peter 2 : 4. rg, 12, 1t 2 ; 336. f 2,

Q 21. What is "the abomination of desolation"? (Page 47, If 1)

A. ft is a riligiotis-polit teal combine I ho I claims to rule, nr aspires to rule the world us instead of Jehovah's iinoiulrd King, Christ Jesus. The "abominat ion’’ was for n time represented in the League of Nations, but lias now taken on the form of a totalitarian setup. ■—Matthew 24:15,16; Mark 13:14: Daniel 11:31, 12:11; Revelation 13:14,15; 17:3-14. s, 13, 1i I; 118.1J 3;rg. 124, II 1.

Q. 22. Who are they “that are in Judea"? nnd to what "mnuuInins" are they to Hee for refuge? t Page 47, V 11

A. •'Judea” is from ‘‘Judah’’, meaning ‘‘praise”. Those “in Judea" represent the glass in the land of “Christendom” who are disposed to praise Jehovah. The “mountains'’ to which they must Hee tire symbolical of God's kingdom tinder Christ.—-Genesis 29:35; Itutinh 2:2,3; Zechariah 14:4,5; Daniel 2:35.44; Psalm:, 36; 6; 72:3; 133:3; Joel 2:32 S, 13, | 1; 28,11 1. 2; rg, 271, fl 1.2.

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Q. 23. Where d-» the Scriptures stnte that the whole world Iios in darkness? (Page 4*. '] 1 i

A. At I Tlie.ssal<mian.s 5:4-7; I John 5:19; mid Isaiah fit): 2. See also John 1:4.5; EplwsiaiM 6:12; 1 Peter 2:9; and -John 3: 19-21.

Q. 24. How do Ilie Script tires foretell the ntteinpt by world rulers to stop Jehovah's witnesses and put them to silence? ( Page 48, II 2)

A. In these words; "They have taken crafty eonnnc-1 against thy people and consulted against thy hidden ones Psalm 83:3-5 See also Psalms 94:20,21; 2 2,3; 35:20. eh. 269. fl 2.

Q. 25. What are the invisible '‘heavens” and the visible "earth'¹ of the present evil world? (Page 48, II ³-

A. The invisibly "heavens' are composed of Satan and his demon-angels, while the “earth'' is the organization of men into tribes and governments.— Galatians 1:4 ; 2 Corinthians 4:4; John 12:31 ; 14 : 30 ; 16:11. en, 35. fl 1; 63.1! 2; 64, fl 1.

Q. 26. Is the destruction of democracy Satan's chief objective? (Page 49, fl 1-3)

A. No. his primary objective i.s to prevent the freedom of publication of The Theocracy and the victory thereof; but the destruction of democracy is a menus to that end.—Psalm 2: 24. See also answer to Q. 24

Q. 27. Why should Almighty God permit the closing of the witness work by the enemy? i Page 49, fl 4)

A. It will |H>nuit the enemy to demonstrate their complete opposition to Jehovah, and will mark the conclusion of the work of sounding the warning, and tbv beginning of '■ Armageddon".— Matthew 24:14,21; Ezekiel 9:4, 11 s. 23, fl 1.2.

Q. 28. Why does the Hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church resort to arrest, imprisonment and other forms of persecution to silence Jehovah’s witnesses? (Page .">0, UI)

A. 1( doc-s this because unable to refute the truth <4 the message proclaimed by the witnesses.—Acts 4: 1-3, 16; 6. 9-12; Luke 21; 15, rg. 318. fl 1-32(1, fl 1,

Q, 29. Where do the Scriptures authorize Jehovah's witnesses to defend themselves in court, or otherwise, against the enemy? (Page 50. 1j 1 t

A Jesus said (nt John 18:36) that his servants would light, if ilia kingdom were of this world. See also Luke 22:36-38. The Scriptures show, nt Luke 21: 12-15; Arts 5:25-29; 23:1-3,11; 25:10-12, that Jehu vah’s witnesses would he brought into roiirl and would there be called upon to defend themselves. Self-defense is authorized in the Scriptures at Exodus 22:2, and illustrated nt Nehemiah 4: 13-1S. rg, 292,293.

Q. 3(1. The fanatical persecution of Jehovah’s witness** everywhere is proof of what fact! (Pnge 51)

A. Il is one of the evidences that they arc on the right side as Jehovah's witnesses atid true Christians, anil not of Satan’s organization.—Mark 13: 13; Matthew 24: 9; Psalm 69:4, 9; John 15; 18. rg, 194, top.

Q. 31. Since their acts against Jehovah’s witnesses are underhanded, mean and undeniably wicked, how can the Hierarchy and their allies still believe God is on their side? (Page 52)

A. They are deluded by the Devil, “deceiving and being deceived” by religion.—John. 16:2; 2 Timothy 3.12. 13; 2 Thessalonians 2: 11, 12; Micah 3:11.

Q. 32. Why dues Jesus count the persecution of his faithful followers as done unto himself? ( Page 53.(j 1)

A. Because his followers arc in complete unity with him mid are members of his body. John 17: 11. IM, 21, 22; Acts 9:4,5; Matthew 25: 41-16; Zechariah 2:8; 1 Corinthiaus 12: 12,26, 27.

Q. 33. Why will those who persist in following religious lenders be destroyed T (Page 53, 11 2)

A. Because, seeking to determine fur themselves what is right, and also let ling other religious men determine whnt. is right fur them, they reject God’s provision. and show they are proud at heart and reliei-hnus.—•Matthew 15: 14; Isaiah 9: 16 . Proverbs 14; 12; 3:7; 12:15; 16:2; 21:2; Tsaiah 5:21; Jeremiah 51 :G. rg M. 1j J, 2,

Q, 34. What is the ’‘ever lusting fire" of Matthew 25; 41 ? (Bilge 54, 11 I)

A. See answer Io Question 67, page IS; ;dm the A‘mp/i«fin DiftffMt translation of Matthew 25. 16.

Q. 35. How are Jehu vn h’s witnesses able to calmly endure the wirked perseeutions now heufied upon them ? ( Pagt 55, 11 2 i

A Bj fuilh in Jehovah mid His promises and by reliance upon llis strength—1 Corinthians 1(1:13; Psalms 34:7,19; 37:39: Ezckid 3:b, 9; Romans 5:31,35,39; 2 Chronicles 2tl: 15; Matthew W:2d; Isaiah 41. 10.13.14 ; 54 : 17.

Q, 36. Will only Jehovah’s witnesses be carried through Armageddon! (Page 56)

A. (Inly Jehovah’s witnesses survived the great Flood, which Jesus said was a type of Armageddon. (Malthcw 24 : 37) Likewise a remnant of the spirit-begotten, anointed witnesses of Juhovidi will he preserved through Armageddon {Micah 5:3, 7, b, Zephaniah 2:3; Jeremiah 40:2-6), together with their earthly “companions’’, who must also bear wilness Io Jehovah and his Thcoowitic Government. Tlu*re will he a “great multitude'’ of such that wilt lie carried through Armageddon, from every nation, kindred and tongue, as pictured by Noah’s family that survived the Flood and also as pictured by Lot who escaped the destruction of Sodom.—Revelation 7:9-17; Gvitcms 19: 15-25; 7 : 23; 9: 1. ch, 99, T 1 ; 103. 1[ 1; 127, J[ 1 ; rg, 2711, IT 1.

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Q. 37 Why will “the slain of the Lord” “not be lamented, neither gathered, nor buried”! (Page 56, 1i 2)

A. BtwtM* tin- Lord’s judgment is just and true i 11 eve In t inn 15:31; lie exeeiites the wicked only after full warning, which they despise (Ezekiel 3: 19; Malachi 2:2.3, monjinl , and he has expressly forbidden lament.al ion for those whom he, the righteous judge, slays 1 Ezekiel 24:16; Leviticus l(>-6). The righleoms will rejoice as they witness I he rmmi festal ion of Ji-lun ah's just ice ( I L>i elntion IS 20 ; 19; 1-3; Isaiah 30:30; 2 ThessalnAians ];6-H)i. The wicked will not hr- worthy of decent burial fZephaniah 1: .17) anti many of their corpses will be devoured by bensls jus reeninprn.se for the violation of God's everlasting covenant —Isaiah 24: 5, 6; th’iiesis 9 :3-6,!), 10; Jeremiah 15:3; 16:4,5; Ezekiel 39 .-17-21; Deuteronomy 28: 26. rg. 347.

Q. 3S. What are some of the texts corroborating .Jeremiah 25:33,35, showing that every thing in opposition In The Theocracy shall perish* (Page 56. 31

A. The following are some of the ninny corroborative texts: Psalms 34:21: 68: 1.2, 11:6; 145:20; Nahum 1:2, 9. en, 339, V 2; 340, J| 1.

(J. 39. Why will nut Jehovah's faithful witnesses become weak or faint because of wicked opposition! (Page 57. U 1)

A. Because they are strong in the Lord, trusting implicitly in Him.—Ephesians 6:10; Psalms 28:8; 13:5; 118:6-9; Nahum 1:7; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Romans 8:28. rg, 194, JJ 1.

Q. 40. Why would Jehovah's witnesses have been disappointed if their experiences had been otherwise! (Page 57. 1i 1)

A Beeatise it would have indicated a misunderstanding of tin? prophecies ns lo the matter at issue and as to “the limes and the seasons”.—Luke 6:22, 23.26: John 15:20.21; Matthew 10:22: 24:7-9; Mark 13: 8-13; 2 Corinthians 4: 7-10; Exodus 9: 16; Matthew 24: 14. s. 48. fl 1.

(J. +1. Huw is tin- Christian enabled to have? courage, paliener ami Joy even under present distressing rir-eumstannes? (Page 57, 11 2)

A, By relying on Jehovah and pressing forward in the Kingdom service with endurance.—1 John 4: 17, 18; Psalm 27:14; Hebrews 13:6; 1 Peter 1:6,7; Ezekiel 3; 8, 9; 2 Timothy 2:3.42; Zephaniah 3: 16

Q. 42. What twofold obligation and duty has Jehovah laid upon his people!' (Page 5b. 1] I, 2)

A. That of declaring His name and exposing and warning the wicked.—Matthew 24:14; 10:27; Arts 20:20; Ezekiel 3 17; Isaiah 58:1, Jeremiah 1:5-10. rg (Authors Edition). 1.

Q. 43. What Scriptural and prophetic picture aptly illustrates the corpulent religious system and the effectiveness of “the sword of the spirit" in putting that system out of commission 1 (Page 58, fl 2)

A. The story of Ehud and King Eg Ion .—Judges 3: 12-26 ; Ephesians6: 17; Hebrews4 ; 12; The. H'atdi-tov'tr. September 15 and October 1. 11140.

Q. 44. Why do Jehovah’s witnesses persist in pressing home the point of their unpopular message) ( Page 58, fl 31

A. They are in a covenant to do (rod’s will and serve him as His witnesses. They must persevere in proclaiming the message so that all persons of good-wili rnuy escape. Eaihire or refusal to carry out this commission and to obey Jehovah's commandment to warn the wii kr d in His name would uphold the Devil’s side of his challenge to Jehovah God and mean their own everlasting destruction as covenant breakers,—Ezekiel 3:17-21; Jeremiah 1:7-9; 1 Corinthians 4; 1-3 ; 9: 16. rg, 343. 1] 1-3.

(J. 45. What is meant by God's "city of refuge” to which those of good-will must flee! (Page 58, 3)

A. The "city of refuge” pictures God’s organixalion as a place ur condition of safety fur the people of good will from God's Avenger and Executioner during Armageddon, which people have been unwillingly in volvcd in violating the everlasting rovenanf by being a part of “this world". —Numbers 35: !!■ 12 ; Joel 2:32; Zephaniah 2:3; Matthew 21; Ui. eh, lUti, *| 1 ; ) IS, T 2, S, 76-S3.

Q. 46 What provision has (Ind made for those who faithfully serve hi in unto the end? (Page tit), 1] (,2i

A. The apostles and oilier disciples who died faithful prior io 1915 and who slept in death have now been rcaitrreetefl mid are with the Lord, and the fairhful remnant who yet "wake" mi the earth now live united with the Lord in unity of faith mid service. God hits provided everlasting life in heaven for the "’little Ikn-k" and everlasting life on earth for the "great multitude" of “other sheep".— Luke 12:32; John 14: 2, 3; Matthew 5; .12 . Revclnl ion 7 :!); John hl Ifi; Matthew 25:34; Psalm 115: Ui s, 305.   1_; 316. fl 1,

en, 354, V 1.

Q, 47. How can there lie “full assuninee nf life everlasting" if one (of the "little Hock" or “great multitude") may die before nr during Armageddon? {Page 6l>, ’I 2)

A. As (Ind raised up Jeaiw out of dentil, even so he has given his promise Io raise up out of death, by Jesus, those who an¹ faithful unto death.— 1 Theasn-lonitttis 4:15-17 ; Revelation 20: 6; 11; 18; John 5: 28, 29; Acts 24: 15: 2 Timothy 4:1, 8.

Q, 48. Why is the book Heliyion u provision of the 1 .ord T (Page 60, lj 3)

A. Because it is an aid to the understanding and the publication of the Truth now due to be known, and the warning now to be given.—Psalm 145:15; Mark 13 : 10 ; Exodus 9:16; Proverbs 4 : IS; 2:7.

Q. 49. Why is religion demouism? (Page 60,fl 3)

A. Because the Devil, the chief demon, is the orig-inetor of religion, and with him operates n horde of demons under whose influence and control religionists oppose God's Kingdom.—1 Timothy 4:1; 1 Corinthians 10:19-21; Genesis 3:1-5; .John 8:44; Acts 17 :22, Am. Kev. Ter. and Emphatic. DiayMt. rg, 82, 83.

Q. 50. Why are Jehovah's people invited. “Enter thou into thy eluuiibers," when the “sign" indicating the beginning of Armageddon clearlv appeal's/ (Page tii 11 i)

A. Because the “strange work" in which God's people arc engaged will then bo completed and there will be no further opportunity for anyone to Iced 11m warning, just as it was loo laic to enter tin'' ark when the door was shul —Isaiah 26 - 20, 21 : Matthew 24; 20, Psalm 27:5; Genesis 7:16; Luke 13:24,25. s, 28, 11 I ; eh. 317-320

Q. 31. Why is the circulation of the “Message of Hope” appropriate mid needful at this time / (Page 61, n 'i)

A. Religion has left the people in darkness and without hope. Imminent danger of destruction for all who do riot find protect ion under The Theocracy makes the publication mid circulation of the truth a matter of paramount importance. To gain salvation, knowledge and obedience arc required, as (minted out in the “Message of Hope".—Zephaniah 2:2,3. s, 29, 11 1.

Q. 52. What pr«K»f is there that the Bible is mini's only true guide? (Page 61. 1] 51

A. The Bible itself contains abtindani proof, while physical facts fulfilling its prophecies and confirming its precepts likewise furnish proof.—Psalm .19:7-14; 2 Timothy 3:15-17: 2 Peter 1:20.21; Acts 15.18; John 17: 17; Hebrews 4.12. en. 81, 11 2. (Bee also c, pages 105-124.)

Q. 53. What is the ennse of the wickedness and the distressing conditions in the earth todavl (Page 61, M)

A. The Devi) is putting forth his final effort to turn all men against, the Almighty (rod, Jehovah.—Revelation .12: 12; Job .1 : 9-11; 2; 4, 5. See also Question 1. page 19.

Q. 54. What is meant by Lhe statement, “The wirkod slinll he turned info hell'’ (Psalm 9:17) f (Pago 62. U I)

A. See answer to Question 47, page 13.

Q. 65. How have the religious nations of “Christendom” forgotten Jehovah God? (Page 62. fl 1}

A. They have forgotten the Creator by ignoring his Word and purpose and by leaving him out of consideration when peiseruting (hose who arc ambassadors of His righteous Theocralic government.-—Matthew 23: 37 , Proverbs 1_: 24, 26-30 ; Ezekiel 5 : 6-9 ; Zeelm-riah 7 : 11-13. rg. 323, fl 1.

Q. 56. Who are “persons of good-will” (Luke 2:14, JJouay) iind how du they “gather together" (Zephaniah 2:1)“ ( Page 62, 'i 3)

A, Persons of good-will nre those who sincerely seek God and desire to do His will. They “gather together" by abandoning all religious organizations and practices, and political and rennin ere ial schemes for human improvement and world recovery, and taking refuge under God’s kingdom (The Theocracy), associating themselves with Jehovah’s wi Lt leases and saying, ‘‘Gome,’’ io “whosoever will’’.—Jeremiah 29:13; Hebrews 11'6; John 7:17; Isaiah 1:16-20; Revelation lb: 3, 4 ; Matthew 24: 15, 16, Revelation 22: 17. a, 27. T 1.

Q, 57. How does one seek righteousness and meekness? (Page 62, fl 3)

A. By meekly studying the Scriptures with the aid of the "present truth" literature, provided by the Lord through his organization on earth, tints ascertaining his purposes mid his will, and then gladly doing his will, which is righteous.—Proverbs 3:5; 22:17-21;

30:K, 9; James 1:21,22; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:15-17; Revelation 22: 17. s, 299.

y. 5b. Cpon what evidence is it. now declared that those of the "great multitude" will "multiply and fill I he earth with a perfect and righteous race of people"? t Page Ii3, fl 2)

A. The creation of the earth and Ilie placing of man upon it and God's command (divine mandate) to multiply and till [he earth clearly show the purpose of thi* Creator is that righteous man shall inhabit the earth, possessed of everlasting life. tGcmajis 1:28) The same was foreshadowed in .Irliuvali's dealings with and his statements to Noah and his sons after they came forth from the ark.—Genesis 9:1,7; Ecclesiastes 1:4; Isaiah 45: 12. 18 ; Psalms 115: 16-18; 41:1.2; John 11:26, 8:51 s. 329, 341, fl 1. (See Fm.r f/u Paets, page 34.)