Will we know people in Heaven that we know here on earth? I can't find definite answer in the Bible. thanks
2007-01-04 12:03:30 · 14 answers · asked by tominhaiti 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The answer is yes.
In Jesus' story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31, the rich man, Lazarus and Abraham were all recognized by each other in the intermediate state.
2007-01-04 14:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes we will know those on earth in heaven, again like someone mentioned, provided they join us in heaven, those loved ones who do not go to heaven, thier names will be forgotten, and we who are in heaven will remember them no more.
This is scripture, just at the moment, I cannot find it. That's always the way, when you are looking for something, it's suddenly not there... I'll prolly find the scripture when I am not looking for it.
Isaiah 64:17 " Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered nor they come to mind".
I know I have read it, just can't find it, I think It might be located in the new testement... not sure, but it's there...
2007-01-04 20:31:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible shows that when we die we don't go to heaven. There is going to be a ressurection on the earth. So, the dead will be resurrected on earth to live as God orignally planned them to do.
Look at these scriptures:
Psalm 37:11, 29
John 5:28,29
Romans 5:12 shows that if Adam & Eve hadn't disobeyed God in the first place then they would have carried on living. It was only this act of disobedience that bought sin & death into our genes.
If it was God's original purpose then it will be fulfilled
Isaiah 55:10,11
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2003/11/15/article_02.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2000/10/1/article_02.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/
2007-01-04 20:29:14 · answer #3 · answered by **Bonita Belle** 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think so, I even think we will know people we didn't know on earth. For example at the Transfiguration (Matt 17) the disciples saw Moses and Elijah appear from heaven even though they of course never met Moses and Elijah, they could tell who it was. So maybe in heaven we will know all about each other, as if we had known each other all along. We may not know people as our "mom" or "dad" or "best friend" in heaven, we might simply consider everyone as brothers and sisters in the Lord.
2007-01-04 20:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe we will.
Sometimes, if you can't find an answer directly in the Bible (because let's face it - there are sooo many good questions out there, and the Bible isn't long enough to cover them all) it's okay to ask God in Prayer what the answer is - why don't you try it about this one.
2007-01-04 20:09:27 · answer #5 · answered by daisyk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When Moses and Elijah appeared and talked to Jesus, somehow Peter, James & John recognized who they were (Matthew 17:1-4) -- even though none of them had actually met either Moses or Elijah while they were alive. But notice that some of the disciples did not recognize Jesus at first after the resurrection until Jesus told them who he was.
2007-01-04 20:11:58 · answer #6 · answered by Randy G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We will still know each other but we won't be bound by those relationships. Jesus answers the Pharisees about a question of marriage and who will be married to whom in the resurrection. In response Jesus said Mt 22:30 “For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels of God in heaven."
2007-01-04 20:09:43 · answer #7 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the difference between religion, dogma and doctrine is in the asking of the obvious question
of course it's not in there
and neither is cell phones, internet and anything else not invented or re-invented because an all knowing "god" would have said so
heaven IS here and now
hell is the ignorance of this
2007-01-04 20:23:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Lazarus" was found 15 times in 15 verses.
Luke 16:20 - And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
Luke 16:23 - And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
Luke 16:24 - And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
Luke 16:25 - But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
2007-01-04 20:19:43 · answer #9 · answered by deacon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While my gut feeling is "yes", I can't find a clear answer in the bible either.
2007-01-04 20:06:39 · answer #10 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋