Then Shall the Sanctuary Be Cleansed - Donald K. Short
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and fathomed <strong>the</strong> terrible ongoing struggle <strong>the</strong>re is<br />
against <strong>the</strong> government of heaven and <strong>the</strong><br />
significance of <strong>the</strong> final atonement now in<br />
progress. It will come now when <strong>the</strong> church truly<br />
desires it and awakens to <strong>the</strong> truth of <strong>the</strong> situation.<br />
Therefore when <strong>the</strong> Spirit of Prophecy makes<br />
repeated reference to <strong>the</strong> end being near or <strong>the</strong> "end<br />
is near," it is simply stating truth, <strong>the</strong> ultimate<br />
fulfillment resting in <strong>the</strong> hands of <strong>the</strong> church. The<br />
end will come at any moment when human minds<br />
grasp <strong>the</strong> issues portrayed in <strong>the</strong> truths revealed<br />
since 1844. There are those who would strongly<br />
object to <strong>the</strong> idea that <strong>the</strong> "end" is a matter<br />
dependent upon <strong>the</strong> church, or that time can<br />
continue indefinitely. They consider such a concept<br />
incredible and contrary to what some would call<br />
<strong>the</strong> inscrutable providence of God. However, such<br />
a viewpoint carried to its logical conclusion is<br />
tantamount to acknowledging, "My Lord delayeth<br />
His coming," and ultimately charging sin back<br />
upon God. Fu<strong>the</strong>rmore, even a sovereign God will<br />
not override His love and respect for His Bride and<br />
her freedom to choose. He will not force her to get<br />
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