Tamaa kubwa ya watu wote duniani leo ni kuweza kuishi kwa amani na majirani zao, lakini uchoyo, husuda, chuki na tabia ya uchokozi ya baadhi ya watu, hasa wale walio madarakani, vimeiweka dunia katika machafuko tangu Kaini alipouawa. ndugu yake Abeli ​​(Mwanzo 4:8).

The great desire of all people in the world today is to be able to live in peace with their neighbors, but the greed, envy, hatred and aggressive behavior of some, especially of those in power, have kept the world in turmoil since Cain murdered his brother Abel (Gen. 4:8).

Hapo awali, vita vilipiganwa kati ya watu wa familia moja. Kisha vita hivyo viliongezeka na kuwa vita kati ya makabila, majiji, na nchi. Historia ya dunia ni historia ya vita, mapinduzi na umwagaji damu; ya ushindi, kifo na uharibifu. Viongozi wake, kama vile Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, na Napoleon wameitwa viongozi wakuu, huku vijana maskini wanaopigana na kufa wamesahaulika.

In the beginning, wars were fought between members of the same family. These then escalated to wars between tribes, cities, and countries. The history of the world is a history of war, revolution and blood-shed; of conquest, death and destruction. Its leaders, such as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Napoleon have been called great leaders, while the poor lads fighting and dying are all but forgotten.

Vita vya Kwanza vya Ulimwengu vilikuwa “vita vya kukomesha vita vyote.” Mamilioni ya watu waliangamia, na bado hakuna amani duniani. 

World War 1 was “the war to end all wars.” Millions perished, and still there is no peace on earth. 

Ushirika wa Mataifa haukuwa na nguvu. Kwa kuongezeka kwa Ukomunisti na Ufashisti, na kufuatiwa na Unazi, vita vimepiganwa kwa ushindi na udhibiti wa kisiasa wa mataifa. Hilo hatimaye lilitokeza mlipuko wa Vita vya Pili vya Ulimwengu, ambapo mamilioni zaidi waliangamia, na uharibifu mkubwa uliotokea katika Ujerumani, Italia, Ufaransa, Japani, China, na Uingereza.

The League of Nations was powerless. With the rise of Communism and Fascism, succeeded by Nazism, wars have been fought for conquest and political control of nations. This ultimately led to the explosion of World War 2, in which more millions perished, with great destruction wrought in Germany, Italy, France, Japan, China, and England.

Tangu vita hivyo viishe na licha ya jitihada zote za Umoja wa Mataifa, vita viliendelea kuzuka katika Mashariki ya Kati, Asia ya Kusini-Mashariki, Afrika, na Amerika ya Kati. Hivi ndivyo hali ilivyo duniani leo, na tunapozungumzia miaka 1000 ya amani inayokuja hivi karibuni, watu wanatikisa vichwa vyao kwa kutoamini au kutabasamu, na kusema haitatokea kamwe.

Since that war ended and despite all the efforts of the United Nations, wars continued to break out in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Central America. This is the situation today in the world, and when we speak of 1000 years of peace soon to come, people shake their heads in disbelief or smile, and say it will never come.

Hata hivyo, Biblia hutaarifu kwamba “Huenda kilio kitadumu usiku mmoja, lakini asubuhi huja furaha” ( Zaburi 30:8 ); na malaika, katika usiku ule aliozaliwa Bwana wetu, aliwaambia wachungaji, “Msiogope, kwa maana tazama, mimi ninawaletea ninyi habari njema ya furaha kuu, ambayo itakuwa kwa watu wote ... Amani duniani na nia njema miongoni mwa wanadamu” ( Luka 2:8-14 ).

Nevertheless, the Bible declares that “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:8); and the angel, on the night our Lord was born, told the shepherds, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy , which shall be to all people ... Peace on earth and good will among men” (Luke 2:8-14).

Swali tunalouliza ni: Je, kumekuwa na amani duniani tangu wakati malaika walipotoa tamko lao? Jibu, bila shaka, ni 'hapana'! Nini kimetokea? Pamoja na kuanguka kwa Dola ya Kirumi,

The question we ask is: Has there been peace on earth since the time the angels made their declaration? The answer, of course, is ‘no’! What has happened? With the fall of the Roman Empire,

Ulaya, Afrika Kaskazini na Mashariki ya Kati zilitumbukizwa katika kile tunachokiita ENZI ZA GIZA, ambapo ujinga na ushirikina vilitawala. Kutokeza kutoka kwa Enzi za Giza kupitia uvumbuzi wa mashine ya uchapishaji, na kwa kueneza ujuzi uliopatikana kwa urahisi, watu walianza kujenga ustaarabu wa kisasa.

Europe, North Africa and the Middle East were plunged into what we call THE DARK AGES, where ignorance and superstition reigned supreme. Emerging from the Dark Ages through the invention of the printing press, and with dissemination of know-ledge readily available, men began to build a modern civilization.

Karibu miaka 200 iliyopita, enzi ya uvumbuzi na ugunduzi wa kisayansi ilitokea, ikileta ongezeko kubwa la ujuzi. Safari zikawa za kawaida duniani kote; watu walichangamana na kuwasiliana wao kwa wao kuliko hapo awali; na kwa upanuzi mkubwa wa biashara mataifa yalitegemeana. Wote walihitaji kuuza bidhaa zao na kununua kutoka kwa kila mmoja kile kilichohitajika.

Nearly 200 years ago, the epoch of invention and scientific discovery emerged, bringing with it a great increase in knowledge. Travel became common over the entire earth; people intermingled and communicated with one another as never before; and with a vast expansion of commerce the nations became interdependent. They all needed to sell their products and buy from one another what was needed.

Kwa hivyo tunauliza maswali zaidi. Je, ahadi ya malaika ya “amani duniani na nia njema kati ya wanadamu” itawahi kutimizwa, na ikiwa ndivyo, wanadamu wanapaswa kungojea kwa muda gani utimizo huu wa ajabu na wenye baraka?

So we ask more questions. Will the angel's promise of "peace on earth and good will among men" ever be fulfilled, and if so, how long must man- kind wait for this wonderful and blessed fulfillment?

Amani ya ulimwengu wote mzima na ya kudumu itatokeaje?

How will universal and permanent peace come about?

Chanzo pekee ambacho tunaweza kutegemea kwa ujasiri kujibu maswali haya ni Neno la Mungu lisiloweza kukosea, ambalo sehemu yake kubwa ni unabii. Unabii wa Biblia ni wakati ujao ulioandikwa muda mrefu kabla chini ya uongozi wa Roho Mtakatifu wa Mungu. Itatimizwa kwa kila jambo wakati wake utakapofika. Kuinuka kwa mataifa na matukio makubwa ya wakati uliopita yalitabiriwa na unabii wa Kimaandiko ambao pia hutabiri matukio na hali za wakati ujao duniani, kwa kutumia mifano, mifano na vielezi kueleza unabii wake.

The only source upon which we can confidently rely to answer these questions is the infallible Word of God, a great part of which consists of prophecies. Bible prophecy is the future written long in advance under the direction of God's Holy Spirit. It will be fulfilled in every detail when its due time comes. The rise of nations and great events of the past were foretold by Scriptural prophecies which also predict future events and conditions on earth, using types, symbols and illustrations to describe its prophecies.

Kwa mfano, Biblia inatabiri misiba miwili mikubwa itakayokuja juu ya uso wa dunia. Ya kwanza inaitwa: "Dhiki Kuu," na ya pili: "Siku Kuu ya Ghadhabu." Wanaifunika dunia na kuharibu ustaarabu wa sasa ili kuutayarisha kwa ajili ya Ufalme wa Mungu duniani ( Dan. 2:35, 44; 7:13, 27; 12:1; Mt.24:21; Ufu.11:15-28 ) 18).

For example, the Bible predicts two great calamities to come on the face of the earth. The first is called: "The Great Tribulation," and the second: "The Great Day of Wrath." They engulf the world and destroy the present civilization in order to prepare it for God's Kingdom on earth (Dan. 2:35, 44; 7:13, 27; 12:1; Mat.24:21; Rev.11:15-18).

Uharibifu huu unajumuisha Dunia na Mbingu (Hagai 2:6, 7; Waebrania 12:26; Isaya 24:1-13,17-23; 34:1-4; Ufunuo 6:12-17). Hii inamaanisha uharibifu wa utaratibu wa sasa wa kijamii na kisiasa, unaoitwa kwa mfano Dunia, na mifumo ya kidini ya uwongo iliyoanzishwa na kutawaliwa na Shetani, anayeitwa kwa mfano Mbingu, ambazo zitateketezwa kwa moto (2 Petro 3:7).

This destruction includes both the Earth and Heavens (Haggai 2:6, 7; Hebrews 12:26; Isaiah 24:1-13,17-23; 34:1-4; Revelation 6:12-17). This means the destruction of the present social and political order, symbolically called the Earth, and false religious systems instituted and ruled by Satan, symbolically called the Heavens, which are to be consumed by fire (2 Peter 3:7).

Shetani ndiye muumbaji wa mifumo ya uwongo ya kisiasa na ya kidini ulimwenguni. Yeye ndiye mwanzilishi wa uwongo na mchochezi wa uovu wote, ukatili, vita na mateso. Biblia inamwita “mungu wa ulimwengu huu mwovu” ( Gal. 1:4; 2 Kor. 4:4; Mt. 4:8, 9; Yoh. 8:44; 14:30 ), Anaruhusiwa na Mungu anayeruhusu mambo. itatawala kwa muda kwa sababu nzuri.

Satan is the creator of both political and religious false systems in the world. He is the author of lies and the instigator of all wickedness, cruelty, wars and suffering. The Bible calls him "the god of this evil world” (Gal. 1:4; 2 Cor. 4:4; Matt. 4:8, 9; John 8:44; 14:30), He is allowed by God's permissive will to rule for a time with good reason.

Biblia inaposema kwamba ulimwengu huu utakwisha, haimaanishi kwamba dunia itaharibiwa. Sayari ilifanywa ikaliwe na itakuwepo milele (Mhu. 1:4; Isa. 45:18). Wakati utaratibu huu wa mambo pamoja na vita, umaskini, ukosefu wa haki, dhambi, magonjwa na kifo utakapopitilia mbali, Shetani na roho waovu wake watafungwa katika shimo lisilo na mwisho, wasiweze kushawishi mataifa au kuwajaribu watu wafanye makosa.

When the Bible states that this world is to end, it does not mean the earth is to be destroyed. The planet was made to be inhabited and will exist forever (Eccl. 1:4; Isa. 45:18). When this order of things with its war, poverty, injustice, sinfulness, sickness and death passes away, Satan and his demons will be imprisoned in a bottomless pit, unable to influence the nations or tempt the people to wrong-doing.

Malaika walioanguka watakuja chini ya hukumu ya Kristo na Kanisa (Ufu. 20:1-3; 1Kor. 6:3).

Fallen angels will come under the judgment of Christ and the Church (Rev. 20:1-3; 1 Cor. 6:3).

Mahali pa mataifa na taasisi zitakazoangamizwa katika Siku ya Ghadhabu ya Mungu Mwenyezi, Bwana Yesu na Bibi-arusi Wake (Kanisa) watasimamisha serikali mpya ya amani na haki kwa wote, itakayodumu miaka elfu moja. Ndipo litakuwa jibu kwa yale ambayo Bwana wetu alituambia tuombe, “Ufalme wako uje, Mapenzi yako yafanyike duniani kama huko mbinguni” (Mt. 6:10).

In place of the nations and institutions that will be destroyed in the Day of the Wrath of God Almighty, the Lord Jesus and His Bride (the Church) will set up a new government of peace and justice for all, to last one thousand years. Then will be the answer to that which our Lord told us to pray, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:10).

Ufalme huu utakuwa na awamu mbili, moja ya mbinguni au ya kiroho na nyingine ya duniani. Mara nyingi inaonyeshwa katika Biblia kama Sayuni (kiroho) na Yerusalemu (ya duniani), kama katika Isaya 2:3.

This Kingdom will consist of two phases, one heavenly or spiritual and the other earthly. It is often pictured in the Bible as Zion (spiritual) and Jerusalem (earthly), as in Isaiah 2:3.

Kristo na Bibi-arusi wake watatawala dunia kwa miaka 1000 hadi uovu wote utakapoangamizwa milele, na laana ya dhambi na kifo itaondolewa kabisa (2 Petro 3:13; Ufu. 21:1-7; Isa 25:6-9; 35:1-10). Shetani na mapepo yake watahamishwa na Kristo na Kanisa lake teule, ambao watatawala ulimwengu pamoja.

Christ and His Bride will rule the earth for 1000 years until all evil is forever destroyed, and the curse of sin and death is completely removed (2 Peter 3:13; Rev. 21:1-7; Isa 25:6-9; 35:1-10). Satan and his demons will be displaced by Christ and His elect Church, who will rule the world together.

Chini ya utawala wa Haki wa Yesu Kristo na Kanisa Lake, Mbingu Mpya itachukua nafasi ya udhibiti wa zamani wa kiroho. Hilo litamaanisha mfumo mpya wa ulimwenguni pote wa dini ya kweli. Baraka za Neno la Mungu zitafundishwa kwa watu wote na kuanzishwa duniani kote. Msifu Mungu, kwa kuwa “atafanya watu wote waokolewe na kupata ujuzi sahihi wa kweli,” wakati wote watakapojua kwamba Kristo alikufa “fidia kwa ajili ya wote” ( 1 Timotheo 2:3-6 ).

Under the Righteous rule of Jesus Christ and His Church, a New Heaven will replace the old spiritual control. This will mean a new worldwide system of true religion. The blessings of God's Word will be taught to all the people and established throughout the earth. Praise God, for “He will have all men to be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of the truth,” when all will know that Christ died “a ransom for all” (1 Timothy 2:3-6).

“Dunia Mpya” pia itaanzishwa, yaani, kutakuwa na utaratibu mpya wa jamii juu ya dunia nzima.Hii ni kulingana na ahadi ya Bwana, “Tazama, nayafanya yote kuwa mapya ... ilipita” ( Ufu. 21:4, 5 ) Je, dunia hii mpya na wakazi wake itakuwaje?

A “New Earth" will also be established; that is, there will be a new order of society upon the entire globe. This is in accordance with the Master’s promise, “Behold, I make all things new ... the former things are passed away” (Rev. 21:4, 5). What will this new earth and its population be like? We will let the Bible answer this question!

Katika mpangilio huo mpya wa ajabu (ulimwengu) unaokaribia kuanzishwa, hakutakuwa na vita, ugomvi au vurugu.

In that wonderful new order (world) about to be set up, there'll be no war, strife or violence.

Haki, haki na ukweli vitastawi. Kosa na kila mila au desturi mbaya itawekwa chini. Katika Ufalme huo wa miaka 1,000, dunia itazaa matunda yake kwa wingi, na hakutakuwa na njaa au umaskini. Kila mtu duniani atakuwa na makao yasiyoweza kuondolewa. Kama ilivyoandikwa, “Watajenga nyumba na kukaa ndani yake; nao watapanda mizabibu na kula matunda yake. Wataifurahia kazi ya mikono yao kwa muda mrefu. Hawatajitaabisha bure” (Isa. 65:17-25).

Righteousness, justice and truth will flourish. Error and every evil custom or practice will be put down. In that 1,000-year Kingdom, the earth will abundantly yield its fruitage, and there will be no hunger or poverty. Everyone on earth will have an inalienable home. As it is written, “They shall build houses and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards and eat the fruit of them. They shall ... long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain” (Isa. 65:17-25).

Sio tu kwamba watu wote watapokea elimu kamili, lakini pia ufahamu kamili wa mpango na makusudi ya Mungu. “Dunia itajawa na kumjua Bwana kama maji yaifunikavyo bahari” (Isa. 11:9; Hab. 2:14). “Maana ndipo nitakapowarudishia mataifa lugha iliyo safi, ili wote waitie jina la Bwana, wamtumikie kwa nia moja” (Sef. 3:9). Kutakuwa na dini moja tu ulimwenguni pote, kweli ya Neno la Mungu. Itakuwa wazi sana kwamba msafiri hahitaji kufanya kosa kuhusu mapenzi na njia ya Bwana. (Ona Isa. 35:8-10.)

Not only will all people receive a complete education, but also a full understanding of God’s plan and purposes. “The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the seas” (Isa. 11:9; Hab. 2:14). “For then I will turn to the people a pure language that they may all call upon the name of the Lord to serve Him with one consent” (Zeph. 3:9). There will be but one religion worldwide, the truth of God's Word. It will be so plain that the wayfaring man need not make a mistake concerning what is the will and the way of the Lord. (See Isa. 35:8-10.)

Pamoja na kuzaliwa upya na ukamilifu wa akili na maadili ya mwanadamu, miili ya kimwili ya wanaume, wanawake na watoto itafanywa kuwa mizima. Hakuna atakayekuwa kipofu, kiziwi, bubu, kilema au kilema - ugonjwa utatoweka (Isa. 35:1-7). Mtoto mchanga, mtoto na kijana watakua hadi kukomaa na kamwe hawatazeeka. Wazee watakuwa wachanga hadi warejeshe ubora wa maisha, ambao wataendelea kuwa nao bila hofu ya kupungua au kuwa wazee tena. ( Ayubu 33:25 ).

Along with the regeneration and perfection of minds and morals of mankind, the physical bodies of men, women and children will be made whole. None will be blind, deaf, mute, lame or deformed - disease will disappear (Isa. 35:1-7). The infant, the child and the youth will grow to maturity and never become old. The aged will become younger until they regain the prime of life, which they will retain without a fear of decline or becoming old again. (Job 33:25).

Kwa sababu ya uwezo wa Bwana, wanadamu watarudishwa katika hali yao ya awali, wote wakizungumza lugha moja. Dunia yenyewe itabadilishwa kuwa paradiso ya ulimwenguni pote. Badala ya kuhangaika na kutumia mabilioni ya dola kutokeza silaha zenye uharibifu za vita, watu watafurahia kutumia nguvu na wakati wao kujenga nyumba, barabara, na kazi za umma kwa manufaa ya watu wote. Watu hawatajifunza vita tena; hakutakuwa tena na majeshi, majini wala majeshi ya anga (Isa. 2:2-4).

As a result of the Lord's power, mankind will be restored to its original condition, all speaking the same language. The earth itself will be changed into a worldwide paradise. Instead of toiling and spending billions of dollars to produce destructive weapons of war, men will be happy to use their strength and time building houses, roads, and public works for the benefit of all people. Men will never learn war anymore; there will be no more armies, navies or air forces (Isa. 2:2-4).

Lakini vipi kuhusu mabilioni ya watu ambao wamekufa tangu Abeli? Je, wameangamia bila matumaini ya kupona? Je, wataishi tena? Je, jamaa, marafiki, na majirani wataunganishwa tena? Ikiwa ndivyo, lini na wapi?

But what about the billions who have died since Abel? Have they perished beyond hope of recovery? Will they live again? Will relatives, friends, and neighbors be reunited? If so, when and where?

Biblia inatoa tumaini lenye baraka zaidi kwa wanadamu wote. Inatuambia jinsi Mungu alivyomtuma Mwanawe wa Pekee, Yesu, kuwa Mkombozi wa mwanadamu kwa kuhamishwa ndani ya tumbo la uzazi la Mariamu na kuzaliwa akiwa mtoto wa kibinadamu; jinsi, alipokomaa, Yesu alitoa maisha yake kama fidia kwa kila mwanadamu ambaye amewahi kuishi kwa kufa Msalabani kwa ajili ya dhambi ya ulimwengu (1 Timotheo 2:5, 6; Waebrania 2:9).

The Bible offers a most blessed hope to all mankind. It tells us how God sent His Only Begotten Son, Jesus, to be man's Redeemer by being transferred into Mary’s womb and born as a human babe; how, when mature, Jesus gave His life as the ransom for every human being who has ever lived by dying on the Cross for the sin of the world (1 Timothy 2:5, 6; Hebrews 2:9).

Ahadi ya Mungu iliyofungamana na kiapo inamhakikishia kila mwanamume, mwanamke na mtoto wa kila rangi na taifa ufufuo kutoka kwa wafu. Miili yao mipya itakuwa na utu sawa na kumbukumbu waliyokuwa nayo katika maisha yao ya awali. Ndiyo, “Wote waliomo makaburini mwao wataisikia sauti yake, nao watatoka” (Yohana 5:28, 29). Itafanyika papa hapa duniani. “Bahari ikawatoa wafu waliokuwa ndani yake; na mauti na kuzimu (kaburi) zikawatoa wafu waliokuwa ndani yake ...” (Ufu. 20:13). Miaka 1000 ya amani pia itakuwa miaka 1000 ya ufufuo, muungano, matengenezo na kuzaliwa upya kwa familia ya mwanadamu iliyoangaziwa na dhambi. Neno la Kiunabii latoa uthibitisho wa wazi kwamba baraka hizo zitaanza punde tu baada ya kurudi kwa Bwana wetu.

God's oath-bound promise guarantees every man, woman and child of every race and nationality a resurrection from the dead. Their new bodies will possess the same personality and memory they had in their former life. Yes, “All who are in their graves shall hear His voice and shall come forth” (John 5:28, 29). It will take place right here on this earth. “And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell (the grave) delivered up the dead which were in them ...” (Rev. 20:13). The 1000 years of peace will also be the 1000 years of resurrection, reunion, reformation and regeneration for the sin-blighted human family. The Prophetic Word gives plain evidence that these blessings will begin soon after our Lord's return.

Enzi ya Dhahabu au Milenia, ambayo inakaribia kuanza katika utukufu kamili, inaitwa “Nyakati za kurejesha (marejesho) ya mambo yote ambayo Mungu amesema kwa vinywa vya manabii Wake watakatifu tangu mwanzo wa ulimwengu ...” (Matendo 3) :19-24). Italetwa na dhiki kubwa zaidi ambayo haijapata kujulikana, ikifuatwa na Siku ya Ghadhabu ambayo itaharibu ustaarabu kwa kuitakasa dunia kwa ajili ya Ufalme wa uadilifu.

The Golden or Millennial Age, which is about to break in full splendor, is called “Times of restitution (restoration) of all things which God has spoken by the mouths of all His holy prophets since the world began ...” (Acts 3:19-24). It will be ushered in by the greatest tribulation ever known, followed by the Day of Wrath that will destroy civilization by purifying the earth for the Kingdom of righteousness.

Hata hivyo, taabu hiyo itakuwa ya muda mfupi, na miaka elfu moja ya amani italeta uadilifu, ufanisi, afya, uhai na shangwe ya kweli kwa wanadamu wote milele. Ni wale tu wasioweza kurekebishwa kimakusudi na waovu watapata adhabu ya kifo cha milele ambacho Biblia inakiita kifo cha pili. Kisha, “Mungu atafuta chozi yote katika macho yao; wala hakutakuwa na mauti tena, wala maombolezo wala kilio; wala maumivu hayatakuwapo tena kwa kuwa mambo ya kwanza yamepita” (Ufu. 21:4). Hiyo itakuwa MIAKA ELFU MOJA YA AMANI! Bwana asifiwe!

However, the travail will be of short duration, and a thousand years of peace will bring righteousness, prosperity, health, life and true joy to all mankind forever. Only the willfully incorrigible and wicked will suffer the punishment of eternal death which the Bible calls the second death. Then, “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying; neither shall there be any more pain for the former things are passed away” (Rev. 21:4). Such will be the ONE THOUSAND YEARS OF PEACE! Praise the Lord!

Na tuendelee kusali hivi kwa bidii, “Ufalme wako uje, Mapenzi yako yafanyike duniani kama huko mbinguni!”

May we continue to earnestly pray, “Your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven!”