There are many brands for sale to choose from. A rocket scientist who is also a Bible Student once told me with a sly grin that in order to answer certain hard religious questions,
"first decide what you want the answer to be, then find out who to ask."
However, Pastor Russell had no religion for sale! He was hated by church leaders because he never took up a collection, not once, not ever.
Present Truth is the only system of theology in the world that harmonizes EVERY Scripture, one verse with another. It is the only theology that even
claims to try!
Present Truth is the only TOPICAL STUDY in the world! This is because of MUCH superstition and fear, only dissipating since the 1800's
TOPICAL STUDY is the key to being able to understand the Scriptures, and as a result we see the Divine Plan in it's perfect web of harmonious intricacy. It shouts with simple clarity to a sin sick and dying world, that God is love and in Him is no darkness at all, and He gave us His Son, a gift that says to every man woman and child on earth;
Matchbook Joan! You asked about the sign of the Son of Man in Heaven to begin with. From your initial post it was easy to see that you were burdened with false notions from churchianity regarding what to expect at the Second Advent of Christ. (Safely assuming that you are the same person who originally posted.)
The sermon obviously contains the answers to questions you had asked, and it contained many Scriptural references. It also explains my viewpoint, succinctly. Have you shared your viewpoint in any depth?
Now, if you aren't noticing the many
recent historical corroborations from Pastor Russell's sermon regarding troubles in the "ecclesiastical heavens", and if you also aren't seeing all the references to the Scriptures by both myself and Pastor Russell, I will add more links and citations to my postings.
Yours in Truth,
Regan
Psalm 150