https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/nicholas-s-johnson/ The latest user comments on Nicholas S. Johnson en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/nicholas-s-johnson/#c96979 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/nicholas-s-johnson/#c96979 My deepest sympathy to the family of Nicholas on the loss of your dear loved one. War continues to claim untold numbers of human lives. All of us have been touched by human suffering. As a result, many have pondered the question of: Will War and Suffering Ever End? From a human standpoint the answer would have to be no. However, from a Divine outlook the future looks bright and promising. What the Bible Teaches: God foretells a time when he will establish peace earth wide. Under his Kingdom, a heavenly government, people will not "learn war anymore."Instead, they will beat their swords into plowshares." (Isaiah 2:4) God will bring an end to all injustice and suffering. The Bible promises: [God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things[including today's injustices and suffering] have passed away." The Bible also teaches about a hope for the dead. Its clear teaching is that most people who have died will be resurrected. Jesus promised that "those in the memorial tombs will ... come out." (John 5:28,29) In harmony with God's original purpose, those resurrected as humans will have the opportunity to live on a paradise earth. (Luke 23:43) This promised future includes perfect health and everlasting life for obedient humans. The Bible says: "The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it."- Psalm 37:29. Just think of the happy prospect that the promise of the resurrection opens up for those who have lost a loved one in death! This knowledge also makes it easier to bear the pain that we experience when losing a close friend or a relative in death. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:49:00 -0800