On November 15, 2022, the United Nations announced a
major historic event.
For the first time in recorded history, the
world population reached 8 billion human beings.
What is the future of these 8 billion people?
Are we to just "Eat, drink, and be merry, for
tomorrow we die" as the old English idiom states?
Regular viewers of Tomorrow's World know
biblical prophecies foretelling mankind's
self-destruction in the future Great Tribulation.
Thank God that He will intervene to save
humanity from cosmocide.
But what is your purpose in life?
Many evolutionists will say that the purpose of
life is self-preservation, self-perpetuation,
and self-determination.
Those motives are certainly a part of human nature.
But is survival the only meaning and purpose for life?
Can you truly know your real purpose for living?
On today's program, we'll be answering that
question, and we'll be offering you an amazing
free study guide that will answer one of the most
important questions in life.
It's titled, What Is the Meaning of Life?
Is there a more important question you personally
need to answer?
Is there life beyond death?
Why were you born?
What is your ultimate destiny?
My friends, you need to answer the question,
"Why are you alive?"
Join us on Tomorrow's World for amazing answers
to the most important questions in life.
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Warm greetings to all our friends around the world.
For thousands of years, philosophers have proposed
answers to the question, "What is the meaning of life?"
And that is a question we all should be able to answer.
On today's program, we will discuss the awesome
and amazing purpose for human life, from the pages
of your Bible.
And we'll be offering you an inspiring free study
guide that answers one of the most important
questions in life.
It's titled, What Is the Meaning of Life?
Be sure to write down the contact information to
order your free copy.
Much of today’s world has embraced
an evolutionary worldview.
And many materialists and evolutionists say there is
no transcendental purpose of life.
For example, the famous American astronomer and
cosmologist Carl Sagan, thought that humans,
in the grand scheme of the universe,
are almost insignificant.
When the space probe Voyager 1 photographed an
image of planet Earth in our solar system, Carl
Sagan, considering this "pale blue dot" as he
called it, made a striking comment: "Our posturings,
our imagined self-importance, the
delusion that we have some privileged position in the
Universe, are challenged by this point of pale light.
Our planet is a lonely speck in the great
enveloping cosmic dark.
In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no
hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us
from ourselves."
Sagan wrote that planet earth is a "lonely speck"
in the cosmic dark.
Must we then conclude that we are so insignificant as
to be meaningless?
Then why does the universe exist?
Has it no purpose?
Is the universe and our part in it meaningless?
The Creator of the universe has a sober
warning to atheists.
The Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 1:18,
"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against
all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men,
who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because
what may be known of God is manifest in them, for
God has shown it to them.
For since the creation of the world His invisible
attributes are clearly seen, being understood by
the things that are made, even His eternal power and
Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because,
although they knew God, they did not glorify Him
as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their
thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened."
This atheistic philosophy admits that it
cannot and will not answer the question,
What is the purpose and meaning of life?
On the other hand, Nobel Prize winner Sir John Eccles
clearly saw significant meaning in the creation.
Sir John Eccles was, at the time, perhaps the
world's foremost authority on the mind and brain.
The observations of this distinguished scientist about
the meaning and purpose of life
are very profound.
He was interviewed for a World Tomorrow TV Program
back in the 1980s.
Sir John Eccles said: "I would say that the meaning...
has to come back to the Creator... One has to
believe that there's more behind all this, from our
very existence as creating selves to what we do and
how we live in what I like to think, in an altruistic
society--caring and loving one another, living for
one another, building a new world of love and
inspiration and dedication and sacrifice--
ah, building such a world.
The meaning of all this, I think, is in the mind
of the Creator.
You see... as soon as you get away from materialism, ah,
you have wonderful opportunities.
You've left being tied down in materialism, stuck
in materialism."
Sir John Eccles could clearly see the strong
limitations of materialism.
One definition of materialism is: "a theory
that physical matter is the only or fundamental
reality and that all being and processes and
phenomena can be explained as manifestations or
results of matter".
No--physical matter is not the only reality.
I encourage you to view our TV pogram or read our
Tomorrow's World article,
"What is the Greatest Reality?"
The atheistic, materialist philosophy admits that it
cannot or will not answer the question, "What is
the purpose and meaning of life?"
We'll review more of humanity's philosophy of
meaning in the next segment of our program,
but first I'd like to offer you our free study
guide entitled, What Is the Meaning of Life?
Why are you alive?
Why were you born?
You'll find amazing promises for you in
the Bible concerning your future.
Listen to these titles: A Purpose in Humanity's
Creation; Inheriting a Universe; Spirit Beings
Will Teach God's Way to Mankind; God's Awesome
Love; and Jesus' Fervent Prayer.
This study guide, What Is the Meaning of Life?
will give you hope and vision for a glorious,
active, and joy-filled eternity.
You need to know your purpose in life.
So pick up the telephone right now and request your
free copy of What Is the Meaning of Life?
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In the first part of our program, we saw that the
materialist worldview limits any meaning of life
to an evolutionary survival mentality.
Some even admit that embracing the philosophy
of meaninglessness gives them freedom to practice
all forms of sexual immorality.
However, for thousands of years some philosophers
gave a more transcendental meaning to life, even
though some of their philosophies were severely
limited and even promoted serious errors.
The ancient Greek philosophers came up with
a wide range of answers to the questions, purposes,
and meanings of life.
The 4th century B.C.
saw the rise of three principal schools of
thought in Greece: Epicureanism, Stoicism,
and Skepticism.
The Apostle Paul was quite familiar with these
ancient schools of thought.
He visited Athens about A.D. 50. If you have your
Bible, turn to Acts the 17th chapter--Acts 17:18.
"Then certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers
encountered him [the Apostle Paul].
And some said, 'What does this babbler want to say?'
Others said, 'He seems to be a proclaimer of foreign
gods,' because he preached to them Jesus and the resurrection.
And they took him and brought him to the
Areopagus [that's Mars' hill], saying, 'May we know what
this new doctrine is of which you speak?'"
Paul then proclaimed to them the Creator God, who
made the world and everything in it.
And he made this fundamental, yet
astounding observation in verse 28:
"for in Him we live and move and have our being,
as also some of your own poets have said, 'For we
are also His offspring.'"
In Him we live and move and have our being.
Our entire existence, Paul tells us, is intimately
tied to the Creator God.
Even the Greek poets knew we are God's "offspring,"
His children.
Paul knew that human life can have no real meaning
or purpose apart from God.
Yes, we were created to have a special
relationship with our Creator.
It's the very foundation of a meaningful life.
The Messiah, Jesus Christ, also affirmed this highest
purpose in life.
A lawyer asked Him, "Which is the great commandment
in the law?"
Turn in your Bible to Matthew 22:37.
Jesus said to him,
"'You shall love the LORD your
God with all your heart, with all your soul, and
with all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment.
And the second is like it: 'You shall love your
neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments
hang all the Law and the Prophets."
That relationship leads to a change from selfish human
nature, to a loving spiritual nature.
God wants us to be born into His immortal family.
The Bible explains: that ultimate transformation
takes place at the resurrection from the dead.
The Messiah, Jesus Christ, is the firstborn from the dead.
He is the firstborn of many brethren as it tells
us in Romans 8:29.
God's children will be transformed from mortal to
immortal at the resurrection, as it states
in 1 Corinthians 15:53.
Yes, you have an opportunity to belong to
an immortal family, to be a part of God's kingdom
and royal family.
Remember, Jesus taught us in Matthew 6:33,
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and
all these things shall be added to you."
Yes, your Bible reveals the real purpose and
meaning of life.
Bible prophecy outlines the future of the world
and the future of humanity.
That future also reveals your purpose and
meaning in life.
Jesus Christ came with a message called the gospel,
which means "good news." That message is emphasized
in the heavenly announcement of Revelation 11:15,
"Then the seventh angel sounded: And there
were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The
kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms
of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign
forever and ever!"
Thank God that He has a plan to save mankind
from total cosmocide.
We are headed toward World War III and Armageddon if
we as nations and individuals do not change
our way of life.
Beyond Armageddon, God has promised a new age to come.
That new age will begin with the return of Jesus
Christ to this earth, and the establishment of His
kingdom over all nations.
Revelation 5:10 and Revelation 20:6 reveal
that our calling and purpose in that kingdom is
to rule as kings and priests with the King of
kings, Jesus Christ for a thousand years here on earth.
What else has God promised faithful Christians?
What is your destiny beyond death?
Turn in your Bible to Matthew 25:34,
"Then the King will say to those on His right hand, 'Come,
you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom
prepared for you from the foundation of the world.'"
My friends, faithful Christians, and that could
include you, will inherit the Kingdom of God.
The prophet Daniel also confirms that promise, Daniel 7:18:
"But the saints of the Most High shall receive
the kingdom, and possess the kingdom forever, even
forever and ever."
Notice, "forever and ever."
Yes, faithful Christians will inherit eternal life.
My friends, that is just a small part of the glorious
destiny God has planned for you.
The amazing truth is that your potential future is
grand, magnificent, and transcendent beyond what
you can imagine.
We get a hint of this plan when Jesus' mother and
brothers attempted to visit Him when He was
visiting a large group of people. Matthew 12:46,
"While He was still talking to the
multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood
outside, seeking to speak with Him.
Then one said to Him, 'Look, Your mother and
brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak
with You.' But He answered and said to the one who
told Him, 'Who is My mother and who are My brothers?'
And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples
and said, 'Here are My mother and My brothers.
For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is
My brother and sister and mother.'"
My friends, is your very purpose in life to become
a member of God's Family?
We'll see more of God's meaning for your life in
the next part of our program.
But first I'd like to offer you this exciting free study guide
What Is the Meaning of Life?
You need this booklet.
It's one of the most important booklets
you'll ever read.
Why?
Because it reveals your future potential and what
you'll be doing for all eternity.
In his introduction, Roderick Meredith asks the
questions: "Is there any transcendent reason
for you to be alive?
Can you have a remarkably interesting and fulfilling
destiny ahead of you, regardless of your present situation?
Can you be 100 percent sure of a future
rendezvous with happiness, joy, and peace?"
That's from page 1.
You'll find the answers in this exciting free
booklet, What Is the Meaning of Life?
So pick up the telephone right now and request your
free copy titled: What Is the Meaning of Life?
You can also order this free study guide on our
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The Apostle Paul confronted the Greek
philosophers in Athens.
He declared that our purpose in life is
intimately connected to the Creator of heaven and earth.
He said, "for in Him we live and move and have our
being, as also some of your own poets have said,
'For we are also His offspring.'"
We also saw the amazing statement by Jesus in
Matthew 12:49-50, that He considers His faithful
disciples as His family.
"He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and
said, 'Here are My mother and My brothers!
For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is
My brother and sister and mother.'"
Jesus described those who would obey our Father in
heaven, as His spiritual family.
My friends, God is inviting you to be a part
of His family.
Notice this inspiring Scripture, Ephesians 3:14.
The Apostle Paul states that he bows His knees to
our Father in heaven. Ephesians 3:14,
"For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, [now notice this]
from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named."
Yes, God is the Father of whom the whole family
in heaven and earth is named.
God is producing a family.
He wants you to voluntarily choose to
become His sons and daughters.
Notice that in 2 Corinthians 6.
God wants you to come out of the carnal, sinful
ways of the world. 2 Corinthians 6:17...
"Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord.
Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.
I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons
and daughters, says the LORD Almighty."
God is love, as it tells us in 1 John 4:8, 16.
He wants you as His son or daughter.
Remember what Jesus taught us to pray in the outline,
or model, prayer?
How do you begin your prayer?
"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name."
How do you become a son or daughter of your
Father in heaven?
We must first acknowledge God Almighty as the
Creator of heaven and earth.
Notice this in Hebrews 11, the faith chapter. Hebrews 11:6,
"But without faith it is impossible to
please Him, for he who comes to God must believe
that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who
diligently seek Him."
Some of you longtime viewers of Tomorrow's World have had
wonderful answers to your prayers because you have
humbled yourself to pray to your Father in heaven.
But there's another step that Jesus made clear when
He preached the gospel of the kingdom of God.
Notice that in Mark 1:14,
"Now after John was put in
prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the
gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, 'The time
is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel.'"
Yes, my friends, Jesus called all His audience to repentance.
What do you repent of?
You repent of sin, which is the transgression of
God's law, His Ten Commandments.
Repent means to change your mind, to express so
much sorrow for your sins, your behaviors, your
attitudes, that you turn your life around and go
God's way, rather than the carnal way of selfishness,
greed, lust, jealousy, and sin.
Remember when the New Testament church began on
the day of Pentecost, the Apostle Peter gave
instructions to his audience. Acts 2:38,
"Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let
every one of you be baptized in the name of
Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you
shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
For the promise is to you and to your children, and
to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our
God will call.'"
My friends, if you have deeply repented of your
sins, and if you have accepted Jesus Christ as
your living Savior, you need to be baptized.
If you wish for further counseling, we have
representatives in many regions around the world.
Just call the number on your screen, or contact us
at tomorrowsworld.org, or contact us at one of our
regional offices.
Now is the time to seek God as it tells us
in Isaiah 55:6-7.
God will abundantly pardon, as He promises, if
you follow through with Christ's instructions.
After genuine repentance, faith, and baptism, God
gives the gift of the Holy Spirit.
That is the beginning of a truly spiritual life.
We become the very heirs of God, co-heirs, or
joint-heirs with Christ.
Read it for yourself in Romans 8:14.
Continuing in the KJV: "For as many as are led by
the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage
again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of
adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit,
that we are the children of God: and if children,
then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with
Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we
may be also glorified together."
We've already seen a glimpse of our inheritance:
We will inherit the earth; [Matthew 5:5]
We will inherit the Kingdom; [Matthew 25:34 and Daniel 7:18]
We will inherit eternal life. [Matthew 19:29]
Let's understand, we are now heirs of God,
not yet inheritors.
That takes place at the resurrection.
Once we are God's begotten children, we need to grow
in the grace and knowledge of Christ as it tells us
in 2 Peter 3:18.
As we learn and practice God's way of life, we grow
in godly character. And that takes a lifetime.
You'll learn more in our inspiring free study
guide, What Is the Meaning of Life?
This free booklet will open your eyes to God's
purpose and plan for you and your family.
Why are you alive?
Why were you born?
You'll find amazing promises for you in the
Bible concerning your future.
Listen to these titles: A Purpose in Humanity's
Creation; Inheriting a Universe; God's Awesome
Love; and Jesus' Fervent Prayer.
This booklet, What Is the Meaning of Life?
will give you hope and vision for a glorious,
active, and joy-filled eternity.
You need to know your purpose in life.
So pick up the telephone right now and request your
free copy of What Is the Meaning of Life?
You can also order this booklet on our website at
TWTV.org/Life--or you can write to us at one of our
regional addresses.
For today's free offer call...
Or go to...
This clear and straight-forward resource
will help you understand this vital truth--
straight from the pages of the Bible.
If you're calling for the first time, you will also
receive a free annual subscription to Tomorrow's
World magazine.
Six inspiring issues discussing news, science,
and modern culture will help you make sense of
your world from a biblical perspective.
Call today and join millions around the world
who are turning to Tomorrow's World for
truth, prophecy, and hope in these confusing times.
Call now!
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On today's program, we've seen that the world's view
of the future is very limited.
But the greatest reality is that God is omnipotent,
all powerful, as it tells us in Revelation 19:6,
"Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!"
Yes, God rules supreme.
And His Kingdom is the family of God and the
government of God.
You can be a part of that loving, divine, royal family.
The Apostle Paul wrote:
"For as the body is one and has many members, but all the
members of that one body, being many, are one body,
so also is Christ".
My friends, you can be a member of that body,
the Church of God.
How can you find that Church?
I encourage you to view Gerald Weston's program
"Would Jesus Choose Your Church?"
and Rod McNair's program "Are Churches Dying?"
Jesus said, "I will build My church, and the gates
of Hades [will] not prevail against it".
Yes, His Church will not die.
We are also told in Hebrews 10:25 not to forsake
"the assembling of ourselves together, as is
the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and
so much the more as you see the Day approaching."
Those Christians are assembling every week to
fellowship with one another and worship God on
His Sabbath.
You can meet some of them at our Tomorrow's World
Presentations which are held at various locations
around the world.
Just visit the Tomorrow's World.org website and
scroll down to "Presentations." There you
will find a listing of the cities and dates where you
will find all four of our TV presenters and other
area ministers presenting prophetic topics of
vital interest.
We hope to meet you at one of these Tomorrow's
World Presentations.
You may also meet members of the Living Church of God.
As you and your family fellowship with loving and
faithful Christians, you will grow spiritually
in God's love.
Teenagers enjoy the annual Living Youth Camp and
participate in sports, outdoor activities, and
Christian Living classes that challenge our young
people to experience for themselves the values of
abundant living that will last a lifetime
and beyond.
Living Church of God members attend the
eight-day annual Feast of Tabernacles in various
locations around the world.
They are preparing for tomorrow's world when all
nations will observe God's biblical festivals
[that's Zechariah 14:16].
Yes, God has a glorious future for you and your
family, IF you seek Him with your whole heart as
it tells us in Isaiah 55:6-7.
The Messiah, Jesus Christ, declares our purpose in
life in Matthew 6:33,
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,
and all these things shall be added to you."
My friends, I encourage you to prove for yourself
the real meaning of life.
Be sure to order your free study guide,
What Is the Meaning of Life?
We invite you to join us each week on Tomorrow's World.
In this world of growing chaos and confusion, you
need the solid guidance that comes from your Bible.
Gerald Weston, Wallace Smith, Rod McNair and I
will continue to share with you the teachings of
Jesus Christ, the good news of the coming Kingdom
of God, and the exciting end-time prophecies and
their meaning.
So, be sure to join us again next week, right
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