1.If you believe those in heaven dont die
2.God as almighty
3.Does the scripture say anything about that
4.why then is the shift to heavenly life?
2006-11-09 03:31:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Psalms.37:29-"The righteous themselves will possess the
earth,and they will reside forever upon it."
Eccl.1:4-"A generation is going,and a generation coming;but the
earth is standing even to time indefinite."
Psalms.104:5-"He has founded the earth upon its established
places;It will not be made to totter to time indefinite,or forever."
people that insist that the earth will be destroyed obviously do not
believe the bible...more information..www.watchtower.org
2006-11-09 03:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by OldGeezer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Everyone will have everlasting life but not on Earth, those in Heaven do not die same as those in Hell do not die, Yes God is almighty, and if you actually sat down and read the bible you would already know the answers to your questions. There is a shift to Heavenly life because that is where we began and that is where we will return. God Bless.
2006-11-09 03:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by RedRose 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God will never bring about everlasting life here on earth. The reason simply is that every one has to account for what they have done here on earth. We are part of God therefore the cycle of life and death must go on so that we can be refined and be heavenly so that we can merge with our heavenly father. That is the ultimate aim. No the people that make it Heaven that is become part of God cannot die. God is almighty God. Sifting to heavenly life is the aim of your birth in the world
2006-11-09 03:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He will bring everlasting life to earth, but not the one we are living on now.
God will never tolerate sin. This earth is full of sin. No way is He going to make it an everlasting place place for life.
He is going to create a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
2006-11-09 03:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by delmaanna67 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lectio Divina is Latin for “spiritual reading” and represents an early monastic technique of prayer which continues in practice though less widely, intended to achieve communion with God as well as providing special spiritual insights and peace from that experience. It is a way of praying with Scripture that calls one to study, ponder, listen and, finally, pray from God's Word.
History
Lectio Divina was first expressed in the year 220 AD. It was found that to read the Bible profitably it is necessary to do so with attention, consistency and prayer. The systematization of “spiritual reading” into four steps dates back to the 12th century. Around 1150, Guigo II, a Carthusian monk, wrote a book entitled “The Monk’s Ladder” (Scala Claustralium) wherein he set out the theory of the four rungs: reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation. In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI stated, “This is the ladder by which the monks ascend from earth to heaven.”
Method
Lectio is typically practiced daily for one continuous hour. A selection from the Holy Scriptures is chosen ahead of time, often as a daily progression through a particular book of the Bible.
Time
Selecting a time for lectio divina is important. Typical methods are to pray for one hour in the morning, or to divide it into two half-hour periods, one in the morning and one in the evening. The key is to pre-select the time that will be devoted to the prayer, and to keep it. Using the same time every day leads to a daily habit of prayer that becomes highly effective.
Place
The place for prayer is to be free from distractions. This means it should be isolated from other people, telephones, visual distractions, etc. Some find a religious icon to be helpful. The same place should be used for lectio if possible, especially as one first begins to practice it. Familiarity with a location reduces the possibility of distraction away from the prayer. Some practitioners conduct other devotions, such as praying before the Catholic Eucharist, as a preparation for Lectio Divina.
Preparation
Prior to reading, it is important to engage in a transitional activity that takes one from the normal state of mind to a more contemplative and prayerful state. A few moments of deep, regular breathing and a short prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the prayer time helps to set the tone and improve the effectiveness of the lectio.
Once the stage is set it is time to begin the prayer. There are four phases of the prayer, which do not necessarily progress in an ordered fashion. One may move between different phases of the prayer very freely as the Spirit guides.
The Four Moments
Lectio
Read the passage several times.
Meditatio
Reflect on the text of the passage, thinking about how to apply to one's own life. Gravitate to any particular phrase or word that seems to be of particular import. This should not be confused with exegesis, but is a very personal reading of the Scripture and application to one's own life.
Oratio
Respond to the passage by opening the heart to God. This is not primarily an intellectual exercise, but more of the beginning of a conversation with God.
Contemplatio
Listen to God. This is a freeing oneself from one's own thoughts, both mundane and holy. It is about hearing God talk to us. Opening our mind, heart and soul to the influence of God. Any conversation must allow for both sides to communicate, and this most unfamiliar act is allowing oneself to be open to hearing God speak.
2006-11-09 05:30:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Christ returns he will along with those risen in Christ reign on this earth for one thousand years. Therefore yes those eternal beings will be here on earth although this world will eventually pass away. This world is not an eternal place the same as our original bodies are not eternal.
2006-11-09 03:36:07 · answer #6 · answered by djmantx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God is Love.
If you believe in HIM read the Scripture and pray. After that you'll have all the answers you need! May God bless you!
2006-11-09 03:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by MV 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Heaven is a happier place then earth. I don't hate my life, but I'd hate to live forever here.
2006-11-09 03:34:17 · answer #8 · answered by Lady of the Garden 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he can do what ever he is almighty and powerful but he also has a plan and its already in place it could be heaven on earth
2006-11-09 03:44:06 · answer #9 · answered by Me 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These bodies are bodies of sin. A christian spirit belongs to God. When these bodies die our spirit gos to He who owns it.. Jim
Phil.1:21
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain
2006-11-09 03:38:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋