“Bringing Many Sons unto Glory”

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Now we can continue the all-important account in Hebrews 2:1-18, “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became Him, for Whom are all things, and by Whom are all things, in bringing MANY SONS UNTO GLORY, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings” (Heb. 2:9-10).

This passage reveals the staggering potential planned for all Christians. When Christ returns, Paul reveals that it will be “MANY SONS” who are brought “unto glory” through the “Captain of our salvation.”

Heb 2:11 states that Christ “is not ashamed to call them [the other many sons—us] brethren.” These are all those of whom Christ is called the “firstborn.” Truly, the begotten person has been called to “glory” and to be one of “many sons.” It is Christ’s suffering and sacrifice that allows Him to be the “Captain of their salvation”—and potentially yours!

What an awesome potential for those Christ “calls … brethren.” Now notice this final verse: “For both He that sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren” (Heb. 2:11). Christ and the saints share the same salvation.

This verse shows that Christians are “sanctified” (set apart). How? John stated, “Sanctify them [begotten Christians] through Your truth: YOUR WORD IS TRUTH” (John 17:17).

The cherished traditions and fables of men, about life after death or anything else, collapse under scrutiny. Christians, having come out of a deceived, confused world, are set apart from the world by the TRUTH!

If Christ is “not ashamed to call them (us) brethren,” then we, God’s begotten sons, must not be ashamed to defend the very truth that sanctifies us—and the truth of the gospel (Phil. 1:17). We must “grow up” unto Christ (Eph. 4:13) and hold to the true doctrines of God. We must QUALIFY to one day stand beside Christ over “all things.”

Now step back. Do you see what is described here? The incredible goal of a Christian is to be born into the kingdom of God—to become a spirit being RULING under Christ, as a very Son of God. What could be more wonderful—more GLORIOUS!—for a Christian to look forward to?

Christ Returns

Matthew 24:27 states that when Christ returns, His Coming will be like lightning shining from the east to the west. This will be an Earth-shattering event, impossible to miss.

Daniel spoke of Christ coming in the “clouds of heaven” (Dan. 7:13). Before His Return, God officially grants Him AUTHORITY to rule the world. The saints cannot be given authority with Christ until He is given authority first. Only then can He give power to others. Notice: “And there was GIVEN Him [Christ] dominion, and glory, and a KINGDOM, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve Him: His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His KINGDOM that which shall not be destroyed” (Dan. 7:14).

But the Christian’s responsibility in this life is to QUALIFY to be part of God’s kingdom. No wonder Christ stated, “And he that overcomes, and keeps My works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: and He shall rule them with a rod of iron … even as I received of My Father” (Rev. 2:26-27) and a few verses later, “To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with Mein My throne …” (Rev. 3:21). When Christ returns, the saints will rule with Him!

The excitement of eternal life will be beyond description. We shall have the power of God, never experiencing fatigue, suffering, pain or evil of any kind. Anticipation of new projects, thrilling accomplishments, and unspeakable joy will last for eternity.

Who would not want this? Why has mankind not known that this has always been its DESTINY—that all human suffering and misery could be eliminated, if man understood the origin of human nature, the source of evil of every kind—and overcame it?

Why is the world in the terrible mess that it is? WHY was man offered eternal life, yet made of the dust of the ground—mortal—able to die? WHY—and how—is he different from the animals? WHY is he able to think and reason—resolve problems and find solutions—while animals cannot? WHY is the human mind infinitely more capable than any animal brain? Exactly what is the difference between them? Read on for the PLAIN ANSWERS that scientists, theologians, philosophers, and educators have missed!

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