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Written by John Crawmer
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Wednesday, 11 July 2007 |
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Jesus Christ speaks of the dead as sleeping. When a person dies, their thoughts perish. They no longer have any memory, thoughts, or feelings, such as love, happiness, sorrow, or anger. Therefore, those who have died do not praise or curse God, because they are asleep until the resurrection. Jesus Christ will begin to resurrect his followers at his second coming. Everyone will be resurrected in the proper order, depending on when they lived, and everyone will stand before the judgment seat of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10).
What happens after death:
Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, 10 The living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing. The dead do not feel love or hatred, nor do they have knowledge or wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 3:18-20 When a man or an animal dies, they return to the dust of the earth.
Resurrection will occur at an appointed time:
John 6:39-40, 44 At the last day, Jesus Christ will resurrect individuals that his Father has given to him. The resurrection has not happened yet. The dead who will be accounted righteous and resurrected are currently in their graves.
Acts 24:15 Eventually, everyone who has lived will be resurrected.
Additional references for further study:
Psalm 146:4
Psalm 115:17
Ezekiel 18:4, 20
John 11:11-14, 23-26
Daniel 12:1-2
Isaiah 38:17-19
If you enjoyed this study, you may also be interested in the study topics titled: What is Hell? and, Soul and Spirit.
Readers have left 19 comments. 19. Re: where is enochBernie Kern, Super AdministratorI believe enoch was taken by God for the purpose of being one of the two witnesses spoken about in revelation — Guest UserProve it with scriptures. 18. Re: Is Enoch heaven? For Bible ResearchBernie Kern, AdministratorDid Enoch go to heaven? — Guest UserEnoch did not go to the third heaven. (first and second heavens being the atmosphere and space). Click this link to take you to our article on "the truth about death and hell" http://bible-research.net/content/view/88/44/ Or go to Special Interest/News and at the bottom of the page click the article. 17. Is Enoch heaven? For Bible ResearchGuest User, UnregisteredDid Enoch go to heaven? 16. where is enochGuest User, UnregisteredI believe enoch was taken by God for the purpose of being one of the two witnesses spoken about in revelation 15. Where is Enoch?Guest User, UnregisteredDid Enoch go to heaven? How did this happen? 14. AnswersGuest User, UnregisteredFor answers to your questions go to Amazingfacts.org and take their Free bible study course online. 13. elihuGuest User, Unregisteredwhat did christ actually mean when he said
"i am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me and dies will live and he who believes in me and lives will never die,do you believe this?" 12. Re: DeathGuest User, UnregisteredDaniel 12:2 says " And many of them that SLEEP in the dust of the earth shall AWAKE , some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. " Now the million dollar question! Why would the dead need to be awakened if they were already burning in hell or relaxing in heaven? ...if you believe the bible is the word of God, then how can you not believe so many witnesses in the Holy Bible that prove after death you are simply in the grave until the resurrection?... — S.W.O.R.D. = Soldiers With OrderGreat points. How about it "After Death" and "Prayer Warrior"? 11. DeathS.W.O.R.D. = Soldiers With Order, UnregisteredThere are many scriptures that can disprove being in heaven or hell after death. Daniel 12:2 says " And many of them that SLEEP in the dust of the earth shall AWAKE , some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. " Now the million dollar question! Why would the dead need to be awakened if they were already burning in hell or relaxing in heaven? The bible makes the answer very clear! Don't be lead astray by false doctrines! Jesus spoke truth! People go to church every Sunday and simply believe what they are told by their pastor, without checking out what God has to say about it, and claim that they believe the bible is Gods word. Individuals need to make a decision- if you believe the bible is the word of God, then how can you not believe so many witnesses in the Holy Bible that prove after death you are simply in the grave until the resurrection? Daniel 12:2 is just one of the many witnesses who testify on the matter. Also read John 5: 28-29 and John 8: 43-47. Jesus spoke the truth in love and offended many. Love, S.W.O.R.D. 10. After deathGuest User, UnregisteredUnconvincing, improbable and blatantly ridiculous. 9. Prayer Warrior.Guest User, UnregisteredPlease let's get things clear. I hope u all know Hell is real! U die a sinner u go there. In hell are pits of tomment where souls R caged/locked. In pits are crawling worms that keep eating the marrows of lost souls in bones, yet these worms R not consumed by flames. At every movement the soul feels pain! 8. none`Guest User me, Unregisteredwill we work in heaven 7. Response to "mr"Bible Researh, UnregisteredTo Answer the Four Statements :
"...The worm dies not..." is referring to the individual who is dead forever. This relates to the lake of fire, which is the second death (Revelation 20:14, 15). There is no returning from the second death. Hell in this scripture comes from the Greek word Gehenna; meaning a place of burning. Fire signifies destruction.
The ultimate judgment of whether one lives or dies forever is determined by Almighty God Jehovah. "Fear God and keep His commandments..." (Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14).
These are people like the Apostles that have been resurrected into heaven at Christ's coming (1 Thessalonians 4:16), they are told to rest for a little season until the remnant of the 144,000 are killed by the beast, then they will be resurrected (Revelation 11:2,3).
They have been resurrected into a spiritual body (John 3:5-8). They have been born again. The white robes are spirit bodies 1 John 3:1, 2).
6. mrGuest User, Unregisteredwhy did jesus talk of a place where their worm does not die why did jesus warn to be fearfull of the one who has power to throw both body and soul into hell why does revelation describe the souls of those who were martyred as being under the altar, crying out to god asking how long before he takes vengance why give something that doesnt exist a white robe and tell them to wait?
5. Only a ParableGuest User, UnregisteredI agree with Guest User on "Only a Parable". The scriptures do not contradict themselves. There has to be an answer to the story of the rich man and Lazarus and what the scriptures teach about hell, that it is simply a grave. The rich man - Lazarus story (Luke chapter 16:19-31) is a parable. A parable has a lesson to be learned. This parable teaches that we must listen to the one who arose from the grave (Jesus the Christ) or we might suffer consequences as the Jews who would not listen to Moses and the prophets. 4. Order of ResurrectionGuest User, Unregistered- At Jesus Christ's 2nd coming, there is a resurection of saints(1 Thessalonians 4:6, Revelation 6:9-11).
- After 1260 days, or 3 1/2 years, the remnant of saints on earth are killed and resurrected to be with the other saints in heaven (Revelation 6:11, Revelation 11:3-12).
- At the Seventh trumpet, a resurrection also occurs, "Reward to God's servants"(Revelation 11:18, Daniel 12:12,13, Psalm 37:34, Isaiah 26:19-21).
- After the thousand years are finished there is also a resurrection. (Revelation 20:7-15, Ezekiel 38:1-23)
Please read the Bible verses referenced for excellent study and research. 3. Two DIFFERENT ResurrectionsGuest User, UnregisteredThe problem with this article is that it teaches that sinners and saints get resurrected about the same time. They don't. Read the end of Revelations 19 and the beginning of Rev 20 carefully. The saints are resurrected for their judgement at the END of the tribulation, then the saints rule with Jesus for 1,000 years, at the end of which Satan is loosed for the final time, and earth's inhabitants who have never known sin will turn, many of them, to sin. They will all die, then all of the sinners will be resurrected for the Great White Throne Judgement, at which time those sinners (and hypocrites) are cast into the Lake of Fire with Satan and his demons. 2. Only a ParableGuest User, UnregisteredThe parable of Lazarus is one of the most misunderstood. It is, first of all, a parable. It is preceded and followed by parables. It cannot be used to "prove hell exists." The parable means that the Jews for a long time enjoyed fellowship with God, then later they lost it and the gentile had fellowship with God. Maybe this parable is a good picture of what the lake of fire looks like, possibly, but we must remember it is a parable. 1. After deathGuest User, UnregisteredWhat about spiritual death? And what about the rich man and Lazarus? The rich man had gone to hell and he felt torment. He wanted to come back and warn his family. He was told he couldn't. He begged for just a drop of water on his tongue to relieve his suffering. |
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