Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-01-11

Judgment c,T trial day in Eden. There
he lost everything by his disobedience and
Divine sentence to death. Christ has appesreT
that nc might redeem Adam and his race, Tor
the very purpose of giving them individually
another full, fair trial Judgment for life
everlasting death everlasting.
That general Judgment day mentioned by ST.
Paul in text is neither a damnation day
NOR twenty four hour day II is the thou-
sand yesr day of Christine period of his me
diatoral reign, in which Satan Will be bound.
all evil influences be removed, and the llgnt
of the knowledge of the glory of God be made
Beloved be not ignorant of this one thing.
that one day with the Lord is thousand
the expressions THE Day of Christ The Day
of Judgment" etc. The millennial day wTll
be day of Judgment or trial in the sense
that all bankind. the living and the dead, VIII
shen be brought to full knowledge OF God
and TO full opportunity to regain by resur
rection processes complete uplift from all
weaknesses, imperfections, etc. which nave
resulted from share in Adams sin and
own weakness and ignorance. Sins to the
extent be punishable and receive Just re-
compense of reward" (Heb., 2:2.) Every good
endeavor will be rewarded and every short
coming will be punished.
From this standpoint we the force of the
apostles argument, that IT is the Divine ipten
ton to grant to every member of Adam
race another trial, another judgment, to de-
termne sfresh and individually the worthiness
or unworthiness Of each to have eternal life.
But why would this fact make any difference
to the world in the present life? Why did not
God wait until the millennal age and give
them all a surprise? Why did he send them
the message of his love and revelation OF
this knowledge of his future dealingsr, Did lie
not know what the past Is centuries las
proven, naInely, that few of mankind would
have the hearing ear" and that fewer sim.
after hearing. would love righteousness ana
hate iniQuity, to sacrifice the interests
of the present life by espOusing the gospel
message. repenting of sin and seeking to i've
in n
eousness?
Yes we answer II is written, ''Knokn unto
God all his works from the beginning OF
the world" Acts. 15:1sD God surely knew
that the massage of his grace would generally
fall upon ears that were dull of hearing. That
might know this he caused II TO be writ
ten in the prophecies in advance. that few
would have the hearing ear for his message
Of love and mercy Why, then, did he send
the message? We answer that there were two
reasons for his doing.
l. He intended that witness should be given
so that those comprehendng would have an in
centive TO reformation of life He wished all
to know that their responsibility in life would
be proportionate TO their knowledge of this fact
of redemption. This principle is stated In the
Scriptures of our Lord. He declares that he
who knew not and was disobedient would be
punished with fewer stripes and a lighter pun
ishment for his transgressions, while those who
knew better and sinned with elaboration will
be punished with many stripes-in that Millen-
NAL day. In other words every violation of
conscience sinks the transgressor lower and
DluntS his moral sense the more, and makes the
highway Of holiness so much the more difficult
for him to enter upon during the Millennium.
In accordance with his knowledge and right
living in the present life will be the RESPONSE
bilites and advantages OF the life that is to
come under the Mediatorial Kingdom of Mes
sinh. Whoever seeks peace and righteousness
will be proportionately blessed and on coming
forth from the tomb will have character pro-
portionately the more in harmony with the
Divine standards and shorter journey to make
10 perfection and eternal life.
10th for Nhn H1lfrof ion of lie
rood tidings OF the Millennial Day Of the Lords
Judgment is that God wishes to this mes
sage as primary lesson to, do a primary work
OF instruction for special class of "elect''
characters. whom he is seeking In the present
time before the Inauguration Of the Medlatorial
kingdom He calls these his 'iewG i the
is specially called out OF the world now, in I'D.
vance Of the Millennium. that they may event.
ually be Gods. Royal Priesthood. as sriestly
kings, in association with their Redeemer.
These. according to the Scriptures, to be
associate. judges Of the world with Christ. st.
Paul asks. KNOW ye not that the saints shall
judge the worldT' Il Cor 6;2). We do know IL,
thank God! And know that they will be
thoroughly competent for that work. Their
periences in the present llfe in battling against
the world and the flesh and the devil and COM
ing off conquerprs through the assistance of the
great High Priest. will make them OF the
world; competent priests to assist and to bless
che world; competent under-priests to govern the
world from the shirt nlane
BUILDING UP YOURSELVES"
To this special class I particularly address
myself. l glad to warn all men every
where to repent, and glad also to give them
the good reason why they should repent-to
tell them of Gods appointed time, the MIL
lennial epoch, in which all shall have fun
opportunity Of gaining eternal life through
Christ. am glad to assure them that every
endeavor for righteousness put forth now VIII
bring, large returns of character development
and better position then. warn them that
every wilful transgression, all wilful ignorance
will react upon them to their disadvantage
and make for shame and lasting contempt
on their part. under the glorious sunlight %
expose 10 all humanity their weaknesses. their
sins to the extent that these have been ac-
cepted approved or have not been re
sisted.
But. as said before, trust that amongst
.he ten million readers reached by my ser
mons every week, there are some who are III
the sanity class ''ealled. chosen and faithful
some of the jewel class, whose Judgment or
trial Is in progress now. l trust that these
are striving with might and main to make
their calling and election sure through faltn
in the Redeemer's sacrifice and obedience 10
His law OF the spirit of life-the law of love.
Now is our judgement day. our day OF test
ing or trial. We will not stand or fall ms
congregations and denominations or lodges or
societies. Our testing is an individual one
and nothing short of loyalty Of heart to the
Lord, to His truth and to the brethren, VIII
make us as the Lords jewels. "heirs of God,
and iolnt-heirs with Christ, our Lord; II so
be that we suffer with Him. that We may ne
then glorified together" (Rom.. SID Such
have my special sympathy, my special en-,
deavors, my special love and my special
prayers And the prayers of all such ! solicit
my part that | may continue faithful 10
the end of the journey and with you all near
good and faithful servant; thou hast been
faithful a few things. ] will make thee
ruler over many things: enter into the Joys
Of the Lord. Matt, 1921.