Q #1 Reincarnation, If it is not true what does the Bible mean by these verses?

Question

This is verse #1 of part 1 of Question.
Please answer intelligently and don't respond with this verse from the bible Hebrews 9:27 says: "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: "Because I have more than one verse that I am questioning that seems to reflect the opposite view.

And the disciples asked him, saying, "Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" But he answered them and said, "Elijah indeed is to come and will restore all things. But I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not know him, but did to him whatever they wished. So also shall the Son of Man suffer at their hand." Then the disciples understood that he had spoken of John the Baptist." (Matt. 17:10-13) This is the one ... there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist ... And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. He who has ears, let him hear. (Matt. 11:11-15)

rejoiceinthe, Thank you for your answer in that very Christian like, loving attitude you displayed. Maybe you should think about the part that says let he who has ears hear.

Answer 1

The disciples understood reincarnation. Judaism accepts reincarnation, Jesus was a Jew (and an Essene rabbi). It's all very obvious to any rational person with a slightly open mind that the bible contains many references to reincarnation.

One of the biggest attractions of Christianity and organized religion in general is its unconscious familiarity to persons who were acquainted with it in past lives. Religion in particular has a strong attraction to the reincarnated individual because religion embodies the concept of the eternal soul and the afterlife.

Christianity especially appeals to persons who have a vague and muddled sense of having lived before -- this is why they seem to feel a mysteriously "this is so right" bond with Jesus Christ, why they feel in some inexplicable way (to themselves) that they can sense his "presence." And it's not just memories of the church in past lives they're sensing; it's also the deep empathy they feel with the subconsciously familiar concepts of dying and being resurrected (as represented by Jesus and the Christian faith), which seems to them to be rooted down deep in their soul.

Devout Christians actually represent evidence of reincarnation, through their mystical and magical devotion to the Christian religion.

I firmly believe the most religious people actually have a strong sense of having lived before at the conscious level, but they're too afraid it's just the devil whispering in their ear to actually open their minds to the truth of it.

Answer 2

-The time now drew near
when he was to be taken up into heaven (2 Kings 2:1-12). He had a presentiment
of what was awaiting him. He went down to Gilgal, where was a school of the
prophets, and where his successor Elisha, whom he had anointed some years
before, resided. Elisha was solemnized by the thought of his master's leaving
him, and refused to be parted from him. "They two went on," and came to Bethel
and Jericho, and crossed the Jordan, the waters of which were "divided hither
and thither" when smitten with Elijah's mantle. Arrived at the borders of
Gilead, which Elijah had left many years before, it "came to pass as they still
went on and talked" they were suddenly separated by a chariot and horses of
fire; and "Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven, "Elisha receiving his
mantle, which fell from him as he ascended. No one of the old prophets is so
frequently referred to in the New Testament. The priests and Levites said to
the Baptist (John 1:25), "Why baptizest thou, if thou be not that Christ, nor
Elias?" Paul (Rom. 11:2) refers to an incident in his history to illustrate his
argument that God had not cast away his people. James (5:17) finds in him an
illustration of the power of prayer. (See also Luke 4:25; 9:54.) He was a type
of John the Baptist in the sternness and power of his reproofs (Luke 9:8). He
was the Elijah that "must first come" (Matt. 11:11, 14), the forerunner of our
Lord announced by Malachi. Even outwardly the Baptist corresponded so closely
to the earlier prophet that he might be styled a second Elijah. In him we see
"the same connection with a wild and wilderness country; the same long
retirement in the desert; the same sudden, startling entrance on his work (1
Kings 17:1; Luke 3:2); even the same dress, a hairy garment, and a leathern
girdle about the loins (2 Kings 1:8; Matt. 3:4)." How deep the impression was
which Elijah made "on the mind of the nation may be judged from the fixed
belief, which rested on the words of Malachi (4:5, 6), which many centuries
after prevailed that he would again appear for the relief and restoration of
the country.

Answer 3

Personally, I think the Scripture uses disclaimers sometimes. You know what that is?
Like the statement in the beginning of a program that says this show doesn't reflect the beliefs of the TV station. That's so if some idiot
distorts the message and does something ignorant. The TV station can't be blamed.
The prophets in the Bible knew about human
nature. And the stupid ideas men get. Like,
"Well, if I will live again. I will do whatever I
want in this life. And get it right in the next one."
But there is no guarantee a person will reincarnate on this world. Because one can experience things in this world that will make them so hateful, they will be drawn to the
hell-like worlds.

Answer 4

When the scribes taught that Elijah must come first before the Messiah, they were not referring to reincarnation, but to resurrection. The Pharasees and the Saducees had an on going debate about the resurrection, and Jesus often played on this string in getting them to quarrel amoungst themselves. Jesus was really saying...One 'like' Elijah has already come... referring to John the Baptist. Just as there are many Old Testament names for the Messiah, there was also other names for the one who was to prepare the way for the messiah....John the Baptist.
The idea behind reincarnation is heathenistic in origin. It is based on the idea that we must keep repeating this life over and over til we get it right and then we will become a god like God Himself.... God spoke clearly in the bible that there is no other God... He is the only God. We can never become one. When the thief died on the cross with Christ, Jesus told him... today... you will be with me in paradise.... not "Today... you will become another form and one day you will become a god." Historically, reincarnation can be traced back to the Tower of Babel, and the teachings of Nimrod and Semiramis, the "Queen of Heaven"...and the fantastic cultic religion they developed that made God so mad He confused the languages. All false religions go back to this... including hinduism, buddhism and all other religions that believe in reincarnation.

Answer 5

i do no longer see what any of those could do w/ reincarnation. the 1st passage is poetry, talking of ways the earth's platforms all artwork jointly in perpetual stability. desirable! understand that whether it have been talking approximately guy, you may no longer take it as doctrine because of the fact it wasn't written to teach a strict lesson, this is poetry that explicates or expresses reality prevalent via the author. the 2d explains that for the period of many cases undesirable issues take place to good human beings and this is God's will at heart. (Implied therein, that God does what God does and you merely could suck it up b/c you may no longer comprehend God.) that's usually called a controversy against the 'merchandising gadget' view of God, wherein you're saying the proper words and God provides what you elect. The 0.33 passage factors to the truthfully sinful nature of guy, devoid of attention of his acts. In different words, you may behave completely, and not do a foul ingredient on your existence, and you will nonetheless choose salvation because of the fact your very nature as a human is evil and sinful. Like I wrote above, i'm no longer seeing any connection with previous existence, previous existence, or different reincarnation matters in any of those passages. ought to you provide me some extra component of your concept technique in this?

Answer 6

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