| | [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] believe that Armageddon is the means by which [[God]] will finally realize his purpose for the Earth to be populated with happy healthy Humans free of [[Sin]] and Death({{bibleverse||Psalms|37:29|ESV}}) ({{bibleverse||Matthew|6:9-10|ESV}}) or have his Will be done.<ref>[http://www.watchtower.org/e/20051201/article_02.htm Armageddon - A Happy Beginning]</ref> They teach that the armies of [[Heaven]] will eradicate all who oppose [[the Kingdom of God]] and it's rule, essentially wipeing out all wicked Human and [[Spirit]] creatures on Earth, leaving only righteous mankind.<ref>[http://www.watchtower.org/e/20080401/article_02.htm Armageddon—God’s War to End All Wars]</ref> | | [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] believe that Armageddon is the means by which [[God]] will finally realize his purpose for the Earth to be populated with happy healthy Humans free of [[Sin]] and Death({{bibleverse||Psalms|37:29|ESV}}) ({{bibleverse||Matthew|6:9-10|ESV}}) or have his Will be done.<ref>[http://www.watchtower.org/e/20051201/article_02.htm Armageddon - A Happy Beginning]</ref> They teach that the armies of [[Heaven]] will eradicate all who oppose [[the Kingdom of God]] and it's rule, essentially wipeing out all wicked Human and [[Spirit]] creatures on Earth, leaving only righteous mankind.<ref>[http://www.watchtower.org/e/20080401/article_02.htm Armageddon—God’s War to End All Wars]</ref> |
| − | [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] believe that the ''Gathering'' of the all the ''Nations'' of the Earth refers to the Uniteing of the worlds Political powers, and that this is gradual, begining in 1914 and seen later in such manifestations as the [[League of Nations]], and the [[United Nations]], after World War's one, and two.<ref>"What Does the Bible ''Really '' Teach" pp. 215-218 '1914—A Significant Year in Bible Prophecy'</ref> This gathering, they teach, is a symbolic one, of coming together as one, and existing in opposition to The Kingdom of God. This is done by inspiration of [[Satan]] and his Demons who rule the world under his control.<ref>''The Watchtower'' 12/1/05 p. 4 [http://www.watchtower.org/e/20051201/article_02.htm Armageddon—A Happy Beginning] Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania</ref> | + | [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] believe that the ''Gathering'' of the all the ''Nations'' of the Earth refers to the Uniteing of the worlds Political powers, and that this is gradual, beginning in 1914 and seen later in such manifestations as the [[League of Nations]], and the [[United Nations]], after World War's one, and two.<ref>"What Does the Bible ''Really '' Teach" pp. 215-218 '1914—A Significant Year in Bible Prophecy'</ref> This gathering, they teach, is a symbolic one, of coming together as one, and existing in opposition to The Kingdom of God. This is done by inspiration of [[Satan]] and his Demons who rule the world under his control.<ref>''The Watchtower'' 12/1/05 p. 4 [http://www.watchtower.org/e/20051201/article_02.htm Armageddon—A Happy Beginning] Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania</ref> |
| | [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that the armies of [[Heaven]], commanded by [[Jesus]] Christ, will destroy all forms of Human/Self government and rule the Earth for 1000 years.<ref>[http://www.watchtower.org/e/dg/article_10.htm The Marvelous New World of God's Making watchtower.org]</ref> [[Satan]] is said to be bound for 1000 years, and unable to influence mankind until the 1000 years are up. After the 1000 years are ended, and the ''Second Resurrection'' has taken place, [[Satan]] is let loose from the Abyss and allowed to tempt a ''perfect'' human race one last time. Those who follow [[Satan]] are destroyed, along with him, leaving the Earth, and Mankind at peace with God forever, and free of Sin and Death.<ref>Watchtower 6/1/96 p. 18 par. 20 "Flight to Safety Before the "Great Tribulation"" Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania</ref> | | [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that the armies of [[Heaven]], commanded by [[Jesus]] Christ, will destroy all forms of Human/Self government and rule the Earth for 1000 years.<ref>[http://www.watchtower.org/e/dg/article_10.htm The Marvelous New World of God's Making watchtower.org]</ref> [[Satan]] is said to be bound for 1000 years, and unable to influence mankind until the 1000 years are up. After the 1000 years are ended, and the ''Second Resurrection'' has taken place, [[Satan]] is let loose from the Abyss and allowed to tempt a ''perfect'' human race one last time. Those who follow [[Satan]] are destroyed, along with him, leaving the Earth, and Mankind at peace with God forever, and free of Sin and Death.<ref>Watchtower 6/1/96 p. 18 par. 20 "Flight to Safety Before the "Great Tribulation"" Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania</ref> |