Religion & Spirituality - 5 September 2007

2007-09-05 04:46:13 · 61 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

Humans cannot go to heaven with bodies of flesh and blood

1 Cor. 15:50: “This I say, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit God’s kingdom, neither does corruption inherit incorruption.”

John 3:6: “What has been born from the flesh is flesh, and what has been born from the spirit is spirit.”

Only persons who have been “born again,” thus becoming God’s sons, can share in the heavenly Kingdom

John 1:12, 13: “As many as did receive him [Jesus Christ], to them he gave authority to become God’s children, because they were exercising faith in his name; and they were born, not from blood or from a fleshly will or from man’s will, but from God.” (“As many as did receive him” does not mean all humans who have put faith in Christ. Notice who is being referred to, as indicated by verse 11 [“his own people,” the Jews]. The same privilege has been extended to others of mankind, but only to a “little flock.”)

Rom. 8:16, 17: “The spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are God’s children. If, then, we are children, we are also heirs: heirs indeed of God, but joint heirs with Christ, provided we suffer together that we may also be glorified together.”

1 Pet. 1:3, 4: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for according to his great mercy he gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance. It is reserved in the heavens for you.”

What will they do in heaven?

Rev. 20:6: “They will be priests of God and of the Christ, and will rule as kings with him for the thousand years.”

1 Cor. 6:2: “Do you not know that the holy ones will judge the world?”

2007-09-05 04:45:25 · 26 answers · asked by Ruth 6

2007-09-05 04:44:56 · 21 answers · asked by jlabob246 1

2007-09-05 04:43:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who has read it, what were your thoughts? Terrible case made, and if so why?

I thought the part about the corraborating evidence (other writings that refer to Jesus) was interesting, as well as the verification process that the information/history of what was written in the Gospels actually happened.

2007-09-05 04:42:03 · 15 answers · asked by samans442 4

If he can do anything, why didn't he just "make" some more sons so that he doesn't feel bad about his one and only son?

[I'm not asking this to mock any religion. I was just wondering about this and that's why I asked.]

2007-09-05 04:40:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not talking about any supernatural being, powers, or miracles. Put that aside. Do you feel that he existed, or could have existed, as a human being?

2007-09-05 04:39:34 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-05 04:38:34 · 27 answers · asked by anil m 6

2007-09-05 04:37:35 · 22 answers · asked by anil m 6

I realize this is a hypothetical, but I was reading a question from Linz and decided to rephrase it.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Am.chJBjacoL1UTq2LDstFvsy6IX?qid=20070905080603AA0L3zL

I am not presuposing who God is for the purpose of this question. Take your pick or comment on as many as you like. I'm also not saying "I have proof", my goal here is just to get your honest answers nothing more...just curious.

Some possible choices to frame your answer with:

1) Jewish God
2) Christian God
3) Muslim God
4) Hindu God (s) (pick any you like)
5) Norse, Greek
6) Deist, cosmic-consciousness
7) Other

2007-09-05 04:36:48 · 28 answers · asked by Todd 7

What is the vessel called that is located just inside the chapel entrance that contains the holy water?

2007-09-05 04:36:11 · 3 answers · asked by sheldwulf 1

If they don't obey God & renew their mind in the Word of God? If they don't obey God & build their faith by hearing & hearing a Word about Christ / God?

It is written that he who is an overcomer is born of God, and that our victory is our faith. So? Faith is sooo important. Faith in Jesus Christ atonement & resurrection & in His Word.

2007-09-05 04:34:46 · 20 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6

2007-09-05 04:34:10 · 44 answers · asked by Tre 3

Ok, a slight twist on Pascals wager.


Is it beter to still exist, but do so in hell or

or would you rather not exist after you die.


(this is just me, I'm not speaking for anyone)

I would rather still exist, yet be in hell (I doubt I will have any nerves to feel pain, and no ears to hear gnashings of teeth)

so if there is a choice between living my life as a lie, yet being a good and kind person, and then being in Hell on a technicality (once I am dead I will know if god exists, then my sin of disbelief doesn't exist anymore), I'll say; 'sorry, right you are then' and then go to heaven.

or pandering to a man-made concept on the off-chance that it wasn't made up just to control the masses and extort money and power off them.

2007-09-05 04:33:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

how to get your energy into spellwork

2007-09-05 04:33:07 · 13 answers · asked by Miranda 1

...another Answers user, who would you choose, and why?

2007-09-05 04:32:57 · 12 answers · asked by ? 5

what's up with dinosaurs?

2007-09-05 04:31:24 · 19 answers · asked by meow 4

2007-09-05 04:28:23 · 11 answers · asked by WILLIAM S 1

Adam and Eve Had 2 sons how could one of their son go out and find a woman if god create Adam and eve that meant they were the only one on earth so where did the woman come from?

2007-09-05 04:28:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

in turn lead to infidelity?Since you don't know what you're missing and aren't happy with what you've got aren't you even more likely to stray than if you had something to compare your spouse's performance to?I'm really glad than I didn't wait and "shopped around" so to say before settling down.Why anyone would willigly deprive themselves of one f the best things in life is beyond me.

2007-09-05 04:27:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-05 04:26:18 · 11 answers · asked by WILLIAM S 1

2007-09-05 04:25:44 · 38 answers · asked by Mr-Kay 7

Are there any Christians out there brave enough to admit they've never read the Bible all the way through? I know you're out there...

2007-09-05 04:24:30 · 47 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

what are you learning through your participation here?
are you opening yourself up to new ideas, or reinforcing your stereotypes of others' beliefs?

2007-09-05 04:23:14 · 18 answers · asked by metanoia 3

I can accept that Jesus was "Gods word" because its in the Bible, (to me Gods word means Gods Prophet )
But from what i`ve read in the Bible Jesus seems to always call himself the son of man .

2007-09-05 04:22:26 · 17 answers · asked by keny 6

2007-09-05 04:19:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is "brotherhood" important in Islam? How important is it?

2007-09-05 04:17:55 · 7 answers · asked by Rebecca 3

Hi,
I'm looking for poems or verses about sisters to use at the viewing at the funeral home. I'd also appreciate any about a daughter from her parents to be used for same purpose. Any info would be very appreciated!
Fuji

2007-09-05 04:13:50 · 3 answers · asked by fujiwest1 2

Be honest, now, and tell it like it is: do you believe gay men and thespians are going to hell? And does every oenophile deserve no less than life in prison?

2007-09-05 04:13:47 · 16 answers · asked by Yank 5

2007-09-05 04:13:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous