If so, that contradicts Mark 9:43.
And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
2007-06-14 07:15:58 · 7 answers · asked by Graciela, RIRS 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are right! But none of the Christians on this board will believe you. Some are so convinced they have already sent in their measurements for their toga and sandals.
2007-06-14 07:27:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
In the book of First Corinthians, chapter 15, Paul talks about the resurrection and the resurrected body. In verses 35 and following, he states that the heavenly body will be different from the natural body, with some stark contrasts. Whereas our earthly body is characterized by mortality (being susceptible to death), our resurrected body will be characterized by immortality (not susceptible to death). Likewise while our earthly body is susceptible to decay (corruption), it will become incorruptible (1 Corinthians 15:53). Also, where our natural bodies are prone to weakness (ask anyone who has reached 40 years of age or older), our resurrected bodies will be characterized by strength (verse 43).
2007-06-14 15:47:30 · answer #2 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,and it doesn't contradict a thing.That is not the afterlife being referenced to in Mark 9:43.There are three themes there.1.present condition of spiritual life.2.A lesson on the futility of concern of one's physical appearance or body in this life.3.Being strong and healthy in this life means nothing if one has a dead spirit.
2007-06-14 14:29:32 · answer #3 · answered by Trish 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's no contradiction. Just like people who were in 911 or other explosions, or cremated or dismembered. He will collect and make us whole when we are taken up.
This verse is talking about THIS Life, it's better to have the hand cut off and live this life not stealing or what have you(it's of course an illustration, with lots of validity) than to keep two hands (continue to sin) and be sent to hell, as a result of your choices.
Have an awesome one!
2007-06-14 14:23:38 · answer #4 · answered by ™Tootsie 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, we will receive a new body, at the return of Christ to this earth. A body that is free from the corruption of sin. There is no contradiction to that in Mark 9. This is figurative, and in the sinful state of this world. We will be given new and perfect bodies.
2007-06-14 14:51:42 · answer #5 · answered by em.t.space 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised; if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. . . . But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. (1 Cor 15:12-14)
The Christian Creed, the profession of our faith in God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and in God's creative, saving, and sanctifying action, culminates in the proclamation of the resurrection of the dead on the last day and in life everlasting.
Apostles' Creed: I believe in ... the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.
Nicene Creed: We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen
If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit who dwells in you. (Rom 8:11; cf. 1 Thess 4:14; 1 Cor 6:14; 2 Cor 4:14; Phil 3:10-11)
With love in Christ.
2007-06-14 14:52:01 · answer #6 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i am a christian and i do believe that i will have a new body when i go to heaven the lord says that ''everything will be made new'' and when he said everything he meant our bodies....and i think that it will be nice imean after living this life on earth we will be tired and ready
2007-06-14 16:42:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋