2006-07-21 13:35:06 · 17 answers · asked by Jesus freak 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, but only after the present world of wicked people will then be gone.
GOD put Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. Even though they became disobedient and died, God has made it possible for their children, including us today, to live forever in Paradise. The Bible promises: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will [live] forever upon it.”—Psalm 37:29.
The Bible tells about a “new heavens” and “a new earth.” (Isaiah 65:17; 2 Peter 3:13) The present “heavens” are made up of today’s human governments, but Jesus Christ and those who rule with him in heaven will make up the “new heavens.” How wonderful it will be when this new heavens, which is God’s righteous government of peace, rules the entire earth!
What, then, is the “new earth”?— The new earth will be good people who love Jehovah. You see, when the Bible speaks of “the earth,” it sometimes means the people who live on the earth, not the land itself. (Genesis 11:1; Psalm 66:4; 96:1) So the people who make up the new earth will live right here on this earth.
The present world of wicked people will then be gone. Remember, the Flood of Noah’s day wiped out a wicked world of people. And, as we have learned, this present wicked world will be destroyed at Armageddon.
Imagine seeing the whole earth turned into Paradise! Jehovah says of that time: “Look! I am making all things new.” (Revelation 21:5) Consider what that will mean. When Jehovah has finished wielding his destructive power against this wicked old system, there will remain “new heavens and a new earth.” This means that a new government will reign from heaven over a new earthly society composed of those who love Jehovah and who do his will. (2 Peter 3:13) Satan, along with his demons, will be put out of commission. (Revelation 20:3) For the first time in thousands of years, mankind will be free of that corrupt, hateful, negative influence. The sense of relief will no doubt be overwhelming.
Paradise will not be like the world we live in now. God never wanted the earth to be filled with trouble and sorrow, pain and suffering. In the future, God will make the earth a paradise. What will Paradise be like? Let us see what the Bible says:
Good people. Paradise will be the home of God’s friends. They will do good things for one another. They will live according to the righteous ways of God.—Proverbs 2:21.
Plenty of food. In Paradise, there will be no hunger. The Bible says: “There will come to be plenty of grain [or, food] on the earth.”—Psalm 72:16.
Fine houses and enjoyable work. On the Paradise earth, every family will have a home of its own. Everyone will do work that brings true happiness.—Isaiah 65:21-23.
Peace worldwide. No longer will people fight and die in war. God’s Word says: “[God] is making wars to cease.”—Psalm 46:8, 9.
Good health. The Bible promises: “No resident [of Paradise] will say: ‘I am sick.’” (Isaiah 33:24) Also, no one will be lame or blind or deaf or unable to talk.—Isaiah 35:5, 6.
An end to pain, sorrow, and death. God’s Word says: “Death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”—Revelation 21:4.
Bad people will be gone. Jehovah promises: “The wicked . . . will be cut off from the very earth; and as for the treacherous, they will be torn away from it.”—Proverbs 2:22.
People will love and respect one another. No longer will there be injustice, oppression, greed, and hatred. People will be united and will live in harmony with God’s righteous ways.—Isaiah 26:9.
2006-07-21 17:07:06 · answer #1 · answered by BJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the Holy Scriptures as written in the Bible, everyone is already going to live forever. Some are just going to be a bit warmer then the others.
2006-07-21 20:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bimpster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey John, convinced, or frightened. The desire to live forever (or fear of death) is what I believe drives many people to religion, as well as the quest for the origin of life, but we have modern science for that. As a former christian who is now an atheist, I am perfectly fine with death, it happens to everyone at some point, and it makes me appreciate every day of my life instead of living for death (a.k.a. the afterlife).
2006-07-21 20:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by April T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Live forever? In a sickly frail body that experiences excruciating pain every moment of eternity with no hope of finding peace?
2006-07-21 20:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by =_= 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I have no desire to live forever. For one thing, it hurts too much to lose loved ones. If I lived forever I'd lose them all, love others and lose them. It would hurt way too much. Plus, I believe God will take me home when I've accomplished what He sent me here to do. I'm not ready to die, but I'm looking forward to going home someday.
2006-07-21 21:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Especially if it was in a perfect place forever. How boring.
It is enough if I can live well for today.
2006-07-21 20:39:02 · answer #6 · answered by Blood+ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not on this earth with my aches and pains!!! I am waiting for the day my Jesus calls me home so I may enjoy the riches and joys of Heaven! :) Would you like to come with me?
2006-07-21 20:40:46 · answer #7 · answered by Gothic Martha™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it was in a 28 Year old body! Not mind Body
2006-07-21 20:38:55 · answer #8 · answered by Mcdixon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... with the Christian God, in eternity :)
I used to be an atheist. Over a period of time however, I grew convinced of the existence of the Christian God, and ultimately committed my life to Christ (e.g., see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/seek.html ).
Cordially,
John
2006-07-21 20:37:35 · answer #9 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I would. Jehovah promised us and he has not changed his mind. we are going to get what Adam and Eve lost. yes the earth will be better place. can not wait. everyone thinks we are going to heaven. only 144,000 that Jehovah anointed. and the rest the meek shall inherit the earth. thanks to Jehovah that he sent his son to earth to die for our sins so that we can live forever
2006-07-21 20:45:04 · answer #10 · answered by lover of Jehovah and Jesus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋