God clearly says there are two sets of outcomes...those that rule in heaven (the little flock) and those that will inherit the earth ( the great crowd which no man was able to number) and be ruled over.
And Jesus is shepherd over them all.
2007-03-04 02:02:23 · 5 answers · asked by debbie2243 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
there are two outcomes for those that will be saved. Some (144000) go to heaven..the rest of the saved ones will live on earth as was the original plan God had for us.
2007-03-04 02:04:08 · update #1
I completely agree with you, and it even mentions about the fact that Jesus will be resurrected first, then those (144,000) belonging to him in his presence (1 Corinthians 15:23), and then those (the great crowd) when the kingdom is handed over to Jehovah (1 Corinthians 15:24).
Also there is Revelations 20:4-6 which shows that there are 2 different resurrections, the one for the144,000, and the ''great crowd (who don't come to life fully until they've been tested after the 1000 years).
2007-03-04 02:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus said, 'You will be with ME in Paradise.' Luke 23:43.
We all know Jesus is returning to earth to be the King in the Kingdom of God. Acts 1:11. John 18:37.
Those with the 'heavenly hope' will become like Jesus, immortal spirits, with the capability to materialize. Luke 24:15,16. Mark 16:12. 1Cor.15:42-57. 2Peter 3:5-7,13. John 20:26.
Indeed Isaiah 65:15,22 shows that chosen ones will be here on the earth with the meek who inherit the earth.
Rev.20:9 shows Satan and his followers advance over the EARTH, and will encircle the CAMP of the 'holy ones' and the 'beloved city,' then fire will come down out of heaven and destroy the enemies.
The question is will they get to visit heaven?
2007-03-04 10:31:01 · answer #2 · answered by tienna 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The bible is full of contradictions. Using one of the contradictions to forward one belief over another is common in Christian faiths. But this question is also ignoring scripture which contradicts the beliefs it is promoting. The point of view of this question is from the idea that there is some special understanding of the bible, but isn't not special. It's just different.
2007-03-04 10:10:10 · answer #3 · answered by Pint 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
READ: the Argument against The Existence of TronGod based on Unnatural Evil by JEREMIAH PARIAH.
Nequaquam nobis divinitus esse creatum
Naturam mundi, quæ tanta est prædita culpa.
Evil structures also thrive on subjectivity, especially moral subjectivity. Anything can be justified as long as you can undermine people's confidence in their own reasoning, and reify some collectivist concept as the absolute truth. Organized murder committed by a supreme being, or in the name of a country, or in the name of one religious sect against another, can be made magically moral in the eyes of believers.
2007-03-04 10:06:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
That is what the Bible says -----
To 'Pint" == The Bible isn't 'full of contradictions' it only seems that way to people who go in with beliefs that are not in harmony with what the Bible says. If you are finding what seem to be contradictions in the Bible, it is your understanding and beliefs that are in error, not the Bible.
2007-03-04 10:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by sixfoothigh 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋