The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-06
NOT UPHELD
The Bible
STATEMENTS BY PASTOR RUS.
SELL ANALYZED AND SHOWN
TO BE ERRONEOUS.
SINNER WILL NOT HAVE THOU.
SAND YEARS INtWHICH HE
CAN REPENT.

Alter listening attenttvely to the
lecture delivered by Pastor Russell
last Sunday afternoon, and carefully
weighing the position taken by the
speaker relative to the subject Of the
hour, the writer would be pleased to
submit the following article for the
consideration of your readers.
The lecture delivered by Pastor
Russell was from many points Of
view, an able discourse, and one that
those acquainted with history, espe-
cially church can find no fault. Als5
the earnest spirit and manner of the
speaker was sommeidable; and Pas.
tor Russell in taking the position he
does, is seeking to give the truth to
the best Of his ability.
The teaching of Pastor Russell
concerning the thousand years dur
ing which the wicked will have a
more favorable opportunity in which
&c repent, the writer cannot har-
monte with the Bible. We are sorry
TO say that the Bible does not uphold
this teaching. Pastor Russell in u.s.
ing the verse that speaks of the res
direction and the thousand years
took 1t from its particular estting,
and placed upon 1t an Interpretation
that is not warranted by the verses
that precede and follow it; and when
read in connection with these verses
shows an entirely different meaning
than that given by the speaker. An
other thing that was very noticeable
is the fact that lie did not use scarce
ly any scripture in speaking of the
second coming of Christ. The reason
is apparent. The events connected
with the second coming Of Christ
Completely demolish the theory OF a
thousand years of repentance, in
which men can turn away from their
evil ways.
1t is a serious question that is ad,
yanced by this teaching, and one that
is well calculated to set the world at
ease concerning their eternal vel
fare; and one that will no doubt en-
yolve the salvation of many souls
What more do men want than the
hope Of another opportunity beyond
the grave during the ''glad millenial
age" when the. church led by Christ
Himself shall work for the salvation
of the world? This glowing picture
of the "mnlenial age" when Satan
will be found and no longer allowed
10 tempt man, and all evil influences
shall be removed will lull many soEls
into a sense Of security. The thought
also that only the ELECT" will De
saved in this world is deceptive, and
will lead many to think that they arc
not now really responsible as to TIC
acceptance of Christ. They will turn
q deaf car to the entreaties of Gods
people; despise the pleadings OF tllS
Holy Spirit. and thus lose their only
opportunity of salvation.
1t is looking at the question IRON
this standpoint. realizing that saliva.
lion of souls is at stake, that has Ice
The writer to carefully and prayer
fully give this subject as it appears
in the Bible. Not that the BiDIt
| teaches two ways OF interpretating
this subject, but taking more scrip
lures. and placing this verse Grey
2o.5l which speaks Of the Thousand
years. in it's true setting. I wish eS
ery one who reads this article to tax
his Bible and read carefully the rel
erences used, also the context.
Let us notice carefully the Vers'
t6aY speak of the, thousand years
Pew. 9O:4-6. 1t will be found tina
tho fourth verse is speaking. OF TIL
righteous, lin order to save people al
~ It will not be quoted here) ant
tic latter part OF the verse says y,
.'and they lived and reigned VIII
christ a thousand years. But the res
~ tho dead lived not again until tn
thousand years were finished IN
is tho first resurrection. Blessed an
%oly Is he that hath port in the frs
ros,, rrcction: on such the secoh
dosth hath no power, but they sha'
he nriests of God and of Christ an
shoi, reign with him a tnousan
years" In these verses there Is noun
;nr said Of a thousand years OF peac
nnon This earth as It is POPULAR
tnmrht but merely speaks OF I'll
tho"sond years. The word peace ia
1 haen added by man, There are wv
classes brought to view In ines
vorses and also two resurrection
The one class who come forth IN ~
first resurrection are callerd bies'
cd" and holy, and must therefore u.
clude MI the righteous who nav
4 lived upon this earth. But tue, r =,
80 Tho dead, live not again until u,
thousand years were finished Inl
class can not be any other than Y
wicked who have lived upon tn
aorth rs Pastor Russell himself say'
II will also be noticed that the tirs
rssmrreetion marks the beginning
,Sc thousand years, and that the sec
ond resurrection marks the close