1020. That these things are meant becomes clear from the fact that everything put together as history from Genesis 1 down to Eber in Chapter 11 means something different from what appears in the letter, and from the consideration that the historical narratives there are purely made-up history customary among the most ancient people. When attesting the truth of some matter they would say that 'Jehovah said it'. Here however 'God' is used because the subject is the spiritual Church. And they did the same when anything true was being, or had been, put into effect.

Title: Usefulness

Topic: Salvation

Summary: Because we were thrown off the scent by talk of rest from our labors, few are aware that the best preparation for heaven is learning to love and enjoy being useful.

Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.

References:
Genesis 3:17
Revelation 4:10; 5:8-9, 14; 7:11; 11:16; 14:19, 13; Revelation 15:14; 19:4; 18:21
Matthew 3:7-8; 25:31, 41
John 15
Galatians 5:19, 22
Revelation 14:13
Luke 22:24
John 13