Is there mention of reincarnation in the NT?

Answer 1

Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed. (1 Cor. 15:51). There are many Bible verses that affirm the reality of reincarnation.

The episode in the Bible where Jesus identified John the Baptist as the reincarnation of Elijah the prophet is one of the clearest statements which Jesus made concerning reincarnation.

For all the prophets and the law have prophesied until John. And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who was to come. (Matt. 11:13-14)

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)

Answer 2

The Bible does not even mention the concept of reincarnation.
The one passage that some point to as evidence for reincarnation is Matthew 17:10-12 which links John the Baptist with Elijah. However, the passage does not say that John the Baptist was Elijah reincarnated, but rather that he would have fulfilled the prophesy of Elijah coming if the people had believed his words and thereby believed in Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 17:12). The people specifically asked John the Baptist if he was Elijah, and he said "No, I am not" (John 1:21).

Answer 3

There are also many biblical problems with believing in reincarnation. For example, in 2 Corinthians 5:8 the apostle Paul states, "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord." At death, the, the Christian immediately goes into the presence of the Lord, not into another body. In keeping with this. Luke 16:19-31 tells us that unbelievers at death go to a place of suffering, not into another body.
Further, Hebrews 9:27 assures us that "man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment." Each human being LIVES ONCE as a mortal on earth, DIES ONCE, and then FACES JUDGMENT. He does not have a second chance by reincarnating into another body.

Answer 4

The church fathers took all that out, deleted every possible trace. in the early centuries. It was a well recognized subject, teaching. Personal responsibility for one's actions was removed and taken over by the church - total bondage and slavery was the result.

The Epistles of Peter were purged so were the writings of Origen and many others. They substituted all that with fear mongering and guilt.... AND the dogma that the "holy" Catholic church possesses the ONLY only key to heaven.... is able and authorized by "god" to forgive sins (confessions)......
That is purely crap. In other words - nobody could go to heaven unless through the church. That travesty of a lie still stands today!

The sad result was that the stupid and gullible masses of believers took that as godly facts...... and the church had them all by the balls. Unbelievers were automatically condemned to Hell - no matter how pure a life they lived..... were labeled heretics.

Christianity is a farce, a really bad joke.... an invented religion full of lies and deceptions. The bible is the best fiction book ever written. Read the very revealing books of Tony Bushby.... like the Bible Fraud. The Crucifixion of Truth, The Secret in the Bible

Here is what one of the few popes said.... Others said similar things. Pope Leo X (1513-1521):

"How well we know what a Profitable superstition this Fable of Christ has been for Us"

He spoke the truth! Any wonder why the church is so rich?!?.... is the largest land/property holder on this planet!

Answer 5

John 9:2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? (This is an open reference to the Law of Rebirth - Reincarnation - "This man" could only have caused his sin if karma were in effect.)

Mat 17:11 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things. Mat 17:12 But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them. Mat 17:13 Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist. (Reincarnation)

Answer 6

No.

Some people have suggested that John the Baptist was Elijah reincarnated as the bible says he had "the spirit of Elijah". However, this does not mean John was Elijah, it just means that John and Elijah were "twins" as far as character, personality and M.O were concerned.

The bible also says " It is appointed unto man ONCE to die and after death the judgment" . Definitely NO reincarnation

Where Jesus said that neither this man nor his father had sinned He was referring to the belief at the time that if you sinned God would get either you or one of your decendants to pay you for your sin. Nothing to do with karma etc.

Answer 7

There is proof that people believed in it in the NT. John the Babtist wasn't called the greater Elijah for nothing! It was like they were saying '"Elijah's back!" That's just one example.

Answer 8

# John 3:3
In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. "
John 3:2-4 (in Context) John 3 (Whole Chapter)
# John 3:7
You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.'
John 3:6-8 (in Context) John 3 (Whole Chapter)
# 1 Peter 1:23
For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
1 Peter 1:22-24 (in Context) 1 Peter 1 (Whole Chapter)

Answer 9

No, but this scripture disproves reincarnation.

Hebrews 9:27 (King James Version)

27And as it is appointed unto men ONCE TO DIE, but after this the judgment:

Answer 10

No, it talks about resurrection & an after life but as who you are.