This question isn't about life after resurrection but about what happens after our bodies die. Many beliefs and ideas exist about what occurs when we die physically. Is there a part of us that is immortal and will never cease to exist? If so, what is the meaning of death? Is death metaphorical?
Some say that when a Christian dies, they are immediately taken to heaven, where they live forever in God's presence. Some believe that when people die, they go to Hades, the realm of the dead, which has two sections: one called paradise or Abraham's bosom for the saved, and another place of torment for the lost.
Some also believe in purgatory, and many other religions believe in an afterlife where the spirit or soul is immortal and never ceases to exist. By saying our spirit or soul is immortal, does that go against the resurrection of the dead?
If, when we die, we go to paradise or a fiery torment, where we have a body and are fully conscious of our surroundings, as in the parable Jesus told in Luke 16:19-31, or Luke 23:43, some interpret that Jesus and the thief were in paradise that same day. This supports the idea that Jesus went into Hades, emptied Paradise, and carried them to heaven.
If that happened, why would He leave David in his tomb? Peter says at Pentecost, 50 days after Jesus resurrected, Acts 2:29, Acts 2:30-35. We see what Jesus said in John 5:25-26, and this happens in Matthew 27:50-53, when Jesus cried out, people came out of their graves and appeared to many. The word resurrection in vs 53 warrants study. In John 5:26-29, this has not happened yet, but they are resurrected from their graves.
It can be said that every man is entitled to his own thoughts but once expressed becomes an opinion and while you might argue that every man is entitled to theur own opinion ( a moot point) it wouod be absurd to think or assert that every opinion is of equal merit . In this world an opinion is but an opinion but in the things of God ,I do not want or indeed need any man's opinion . What I want and in desperate need of is the truth!
But what knoweth the things of man save the spirit that is in man so likewise what knoweth the things of God save the Spirit of God.." Now there are many men and in consequence many opinions but there is but one God and is it not written " ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God and is good for reproof correction and instruction in righteousness."
If therefore the Holy Spurit was needed to inspire men so to write then in the same measure the same Holy Spurt is needed to understand what is written .
Now with so many opinions abounding in the church on every matter it seems how is it that the truth of that matter is not known? But we must consider every opinion and judge fir ourselves ? Has not the Spurit of Truth come? Does He no longer " lead us into all truth"? So that we can no longer " know the truth"?
Or is it fir many can no longer " endure sound doctrine" and have gathered to them selves having itching ears 'teachers' ." After theur own hearts . Or is it we no longer are willing to be led by the Holy Spirit fir " how can two walk together unless they agree" " it is the Holy Spirit is ut not that is speaking to the church " Behold I stand at the door and knock and if sny man has ears and opens the door .." to them is the promise given.
That knocking is a call to the whole church to repent .
For if after the resurrection no door locked or otherwise was a hinderance for the Lord how is it we find Himself outside of His own church knocking on its door?
This question isn't about life after resurrection but about what happens after our bodies die. Many beliefs and ideas exist about what occurs when we die physically. Is there a part of us that is immortal and will never cease to exist? If so, what is the meaning of death? Is death metaphorical?
Some say that when a Christian dies, they are immediately taken to heaven, where they live forever in God's presence. Some believe that when people die, they go to Hades, the realm of the dead, which has two sections: one called paradise or Abraham's bosom for the saved, and another place of torment for the lost.
Some also believe in purgatory, and many other religions believe in an afterlife where the spirit or soul is immortal and never ceases to exist. By saying our spirit or soul is immortal, does that go against the resurrection of the dead?
If, when we die, we go to paradise or a fiery torment, where we have a body and are fully conscious of our surroundings, as in the parable Jesus told in Luke 16:19-31, or Luke 23:43, some interpret that Jesus and the thief were in paradise that same day. This supports the idea that Jesus went into Hades, emptied Paradise, and carried them to heaven.
If that happened, why would He leave David in his tomb? Peter says at Pentecost, 50 days after Jesus resurrected, Acts 2:29, Acts 2:30-35. We see what Jesus said in John 5:25-26, and this happens in Matthew 27:50-53, when Jesus cried out, people came out of their graves and appeared to many. The word resurrection in vs 53 warrants study. In John 5:26-29, this has not happened yet, but they are resurrected from their graves.
1 Corinthians 15:52-55.
Just a few thoughts.
God bless,
RLW
But what knoweth the things of man save the spirit that is in man so likewise what knoweth the things of God save the Spirit of God.." Now there are many men and in consequence many opinions but there is but one God and is it not written " ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God and is good for reproof correction and instruction in righteousness."
If therefore the Holy Spurit was needed to inspire men so to write then in the same measure the same Holy Spurt is needed to understand what is written .
Now with so many opinions abounding in the church on every matter it seems how is it that the truth of that matter is not known? But we must consider every opinion and judge fir ourselves ? Has not the Spurit of Truth come? Does He no longer " lead us into all truth"? So that we can no longer " know the truth"?
Or is it fir many can no longer " endure sound doctrine" and have gathered to them selves having itching ears 'teachers' ." After theur own hearts . Or is it we no longer are willing to be led by the Holy Spirit fir " how can two walk together unless they agree" " it is the Holy Spirit is ut not that is speaking to the church " Behold I stand at the door and knock and if sny man has ears and opens the door .." to them is the promise given.
That knocking is a call to the whole church to repent .
For if after the resurrection no door locked or otherwise was a hinderance for the Lord how is it we find Himself outside of His own church knocking on its door?
It is then a call to repentance?
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