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Adam's Ecclesiasticus Chapter 23 comment on 8/22/2022, 9:39pm...

Hi Dorthy,

The Bible says we will sleep until Jesus returns in the following verses and possibly more:

1 Cor 15:18-20

1 Thess 4:13-18

Job 14:12

Daniel 12:2

This scripture debunks what the other people are saying about people NOT sleeping to await Jesus. I believe what God says over what man says. Don't believe what I say either, but just look at God's truth and decide. But when I read these verses and pray about it its 100% clear what it means to me.

Those claiming immediate heaven may require ignoring these 4 verses and choosing only 2 scriptures and interpret them too broadly: (1) the one where Paul says he'd "rather" be with the Lord. Paul only states his preference. I prefer to be with the Lord too, but that doesn't automatically mean 100% of all people forever will skip judgement and be in heaven immediately. And (2) the verse about Jesus telling the criminal on this day he'll be in paradise doesn't automatically mean 100% of all people will have this, and doesn't invalidate the other 4 verses where it clearly says we'll "sleep" awaiting Jesus, and paradise is a different word than heaven and some think it might even be a place of waiting.

Suggest just following the scriptures and praying for wisdom and understanding rather than believing any unscriptural opinions. God bless.

The same topic is also discussed here and probably other places too:

https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Discussion-Thread-198701/#198838

 


Mishael's Ecclesiasticus Chapter 23 comment on 8/22/2022, 8:16am...

All souls belong to God. When we die, our souls are eternal. They go to one of two places; heaven, unto the lover of your soul. Or the other place.

Ezekiel 18:4 View whole chapter

Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

If you read the rest of Ezekiel 18, you will see that Satan is a hunter of souls. God is at war with him.

Jesus went to the Cross willingly, to make payment for your souls eternal home with Him.

Why not visit the Link: BECOME A BELIEVER

out on the red landing page you came in these chat rooms on. It is a decision that must be settled before our physical death.

May you find peace and safety in Jesus today.

 


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