So what happens with all the apostles (John, Luke , Paul, Mary, James, etc) where are they? and don´t tell in the middle i never seen a middle between heaven and earth.
Because the bible says: Thessalonians 4:14-16
14 For if our faith is that Jesus died and rose again, so, too, those who have fallen asleep [in death] through Jesus God will bring with him. 15 For this is what we tell YOU by God’s word, that we the living who survive to the presence of the Lord shall in no way precede those who have fallen asleep [in death]; 16 because the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a commanding call, with an archangel’s voice and with God’s trumpet, and those who are dead in union with Christ will rise first.
And it hasn´t yet?
2007-03-14 07:39:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
WHEN WAS A PLACE PREPARED FOR THE HEAVENLY?
John 3:13-17; No man has gone to heaven but Jesus who came down.
1Cor.15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. 27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
And those who are dead [ DEAD ], in union with Christ shall rise first.
John 6:39,40,44; Those raised up at the last day, John 14:3; After a place is prepared.
WHEN WAS THE PLACE PREPARED AS TO PROPHECY?
Rev.20:1-6,12,13 [ No Satan for 1000 years ];
The firstfruits Rev.14:1-7; as heavenly Luke 20:34-36; and the first resurrected, for the new heavens Rev.3:12; Heb.12:22-24; are with Jesus,
to resurrect the earthly for the new earth 2 Pet.3:13; Rev.21:1-5; ALL MADE NEW.
2007-03-14 07:52:30 · answer #1 · answered by jeni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like this a man who reads the Bible and tries to understand the truth and stand by it. VERY GOOD! I will try to explain this to the best of my knowledge. Jesus spoke a parable about gathering the wheat and placing it in his barns and the weeds and placing them in bundles to be burned at the end. These bundles are different places of punishment with varying degrees of pain death, hades, hell, Abyss "were fallen Angels are placed, place of burning sulfur, possibly many more places. The souls who die in the lord rest in a state of slumber in the sea of life, until their Resurrection at the end. As for those other souls who are found wanting theirs is the second death, after the books have been opened death and hades are thrown into the spiritual lake of fire thus magnifying the pain. Those found wanting are thrown in for ever. I was salted by fire this means taking a coal from the fire with tongues and placing it close to someone so that they could feel the heat/pain. The coals were souls of man past and fallen Angels. No lie!
2007-03-14 14:55:59 · answer #2 · answered by chucky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The disciples went immediated to be with the Lord in heaven upon death.
Thessalonians 4 14-16 refers to the second comming of Chirst Jesus. When he returns for the church.
15-18And then this: We can tell you with complete confidence—we have the Master's word on it—that when the Master comes again to get us, those of us who are still alive will not get a jump on the dead and leave them behind. In actual fact, they'll be ahead of us. The Master himself will give the command.
2007-03-14 14:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by Eartha Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you read the bible thoroughly than you probably will have the answer but if you have repent for your sins and you die you will go to heaven
And if you believe that Jesus is the truth of the light you already have your ticket to go to heaven
2007-03-14 14:46:55 · answer #4 · answered by williams_marlise 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are asleep or dead, returned to dust from which they came awaiting for the Kingdom of God to return to earth and Be Established.
2007-03-14 14:44:38 · answer #5 · answered by אידיאליסטי™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all reality, no one knows for sure where one goes when they die. Every faith has something a little different, and it is up to us to decide what to believe or not believe. I believe the spirit or soul goes directly to heaven and the body is left to bury.
2007-03-14 14:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by Katykins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The soul and spirit immediately are in the presence of God. The body is dead, waiting to be reunited at the resurrection.
2007-03-14 14:42:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
And you can read this prose and take it literally and seriously?
I'm still having a difficult time understanding how otherwise intelligent and rational individuals so readily accept these fantastic tales.
2007-03-14 14:45:00 · answer #8 · answered by Morey000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are in a place called "Paradise" - remember what Jesus said to the man while they were hanging on the cross?
2007-03-14 14:43:12 · answer #9 · answered by Gladiator 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
those apostles...just a bunch of dirty tricksters who wanted to create chaos with their words. quit giving in to their torment!
2007-03-14 14:46:43 · answer #10 · answered by Virgo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋