8 - The redemption
God the Lord says:
"I have no pleasure in the death
of the wicked; but that the wicked
turn from his way and live."
The Bible: Ezekiel chap. 33, Verse 11
Humanity sighs and longs for an end to all suffering on earth. And God shows us the way out. The pivotal point of God's plan of salvation is Jesus Christ. Jesus, too, was tempted by Satan in every conceivable way. Yet Jesus successfully resisted the devil's efforts to divide him from God. In this way, Jesus defeated Satan and sealed his downfall. Furthermore, through his own death on the cross, Jesus atoned for the sins of all people, thus opening the way to God and eternal life. Now, all who believe in Jesus will be resurrected at his return to immortal life.
Finally, Jesus will banish the devil and with him all evil from the world. Once this has happened, God will transform the earth into a new paradise where all who have accepted God's salvation can live in peace and security forever. In this way, God gives us the hope of a future without suffering and pain, in which everyone who wants to can participate. The way to this life is Jesus Christ (See: Who is Jesus Christ?).
9 - the end of all suffering
"The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet."
The bible: Romans chap. 16, Verse 20
Even though we are not entirely spared suffering and tribulation in this fallen world, everyone who trusts in God can experience his protection and support. And even when people die through no fault of their own, God gives us comfort and confidence in the expectation of eternal life in the world to come. This, in turn, gives us strength to endure the challenges of this world. For in the end, good will win.
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The reason God allows suffering is so that we humans will seek Him and understand that our existence without God and the ignorance of His commandments leads to suffering and chaos. On the other hand, God wants to make visible the full extent of the evil that Satan and all who have followed his path have brought upon this world. This should make everyone realize that God is just and Satan is a liar. Ultimately, the devil and his angels will meet the end God has ordained. Since Satan knows full well that his time is running out and that his judgment has already been decided, he is now trying with all his might to drag as many people as possible into the abyss with him in the time he has left. On the other hand, God tirelessly calls us humans to repentance so that we may be saved. Through our personal decisions, each person seals their eternal destiny.
10 - Back to God
God the Lord says:
"Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man
his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord,
And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon."
The bible: Isaiah chap. 55, Verses 6-7
God longingly waits for us to turn to Him and realize that we need God and that our lives have a future only with God. Ultimately, everything that happens to us in this world—both the good and the bad—should lead us to our Heavenly Father and thus save us from the ultimate destruction that a life without God leads to.
Instead of blaming God for the suffering in the world, we must understand that God is the solution to all our problems. At the same time, we must acknowledge that fallen humanity is incapable of freeing itself from its current condition on its own. However, through faith in Jesus, we are able to resist the devil and his temptations and break his power.
There is hope for everyone who is willing to repent and be reconciled with God. For everyone else, all hope is in vain.... (See: what does faith mean?)
The choice is ours.
The Lord God speaks:
"Turn yourselves, and live ye."
The Bible: Ezekiel chapter 33, Verse 11