*** w98 2/15 p. 17 Jehovah Brings Many Sons to Glory *** Called, Chosen, and Faithful 16 The first application of Jesus’ ransom sacrifice makes it possible for 144,000 to be called to heavenly life and chosen by being spirit-begotten by God. To be brought to glory, of course, they have to ‘do their utmost to make their calling and choosing sure,’ and they must prove faithful to death. (2 Peter 1:10; Ephesians 1:3-7; Revelation 2:10) The small remnant of anointed ones yet on earth are maintaining their integrity though opposed by “ten kings” that depict all the political powers. “These will battle with the Lamb,” said an angel, “but, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, the Lamb will conquer them. Also, those called and chosen and faithful with him will do so.”—Revelation 17:12-14. 17 Human rulers can do nothing against Jesus, the “King of kings,” for he is in heaven. But they demonstrate hostility toward the remnant of his “brothers” still on the earth. (Revelation 12:17) That will end at God’s war of Armageddon, when victory is ensured for the “King of kings” and his “brothers”—“those called and chosen and faithful.” (Revelation 16:14, 16) In the meantime, spirit-begotten Christians are very busy. What are they doing now, before they are brought to glory by Jehovah?
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