Does Hebrew 9:27 disprove reincarnation?

Question

27And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.
I don't think it does.

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Answer 1

There is no reincarnation. Once the body dies and decays, that's it. However, the soul lives on in a spiritual form and is eternal in one place or another. This scripture is talking about our physical body dying leaving our soul to be judged.

Answer 2

It's like this - good sense and science would say reincarnation does not exist. If people actually had a "2nd chance", or more, one would think they'd get it right. Or, they would remember details of history which would be enlightening. What is the point anyway, if you don't remember who you were before and how to get better at life?

You can say that this scripture does not disprove reincarnation, but perhaps you are out to disprove scripture. But, generation after generation of living and dead prove one thing - it is appointed for anyone once to die.

Answer 3

Consider Jesus' simple comment to "let the dead bury their dead." If we merely, unreasoningly, read words on a page and accept them at face value, Jesus' words might conjure up in our minds macabre images of grave-digging zombies.

However, if we actually use our power of reason to discern what Jesus was trying to tell us, it becomes apparent that Jesus was referring to living persons as being spiritually dead unless they came to life by becoming his followers.

Paul referred to persons being dead in their sins and trespasses. That means that a person, even though living momentarily, remains under the condemnation of death. So, when Revelation says, parenthetically, that "the rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended," it is really contrasting two sorts of resurrections.

That's why the verse goes on to say: "This is the first resurrection. Happy and holy is anyone having part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no authority, but they will be priests of God and of the Christ, and will rule as kings with him for the thousand years."

The first resurrection pertains to those who receive a heavenly resurrection and who serve with Christ as kings for the thousand years. Elsewhere, the Bible indicates that these 144,000 receive immortality. That's why the second death has no authority over them, because they cannot be destroyed by any means.

Answer 4

No, it does not.
First, the Book of Hebrews was not universally accepted as Scripture until well into the 6th century AD, and was certainly not written by the Apostle Paul.
Second, the verse in question does not delineate its context. It could mean "it is appointed unto men once to die, over the course of eternity..." or it could mean "it is appointed unto men once to die in each lifetime..."

Answer 5

If you accept the lie that myth is truth and reject the truth is that myth is myth, then I could see how you might think that Hebrew 9:27 disproves reincarnation. On the other hand, if you reject the lie that myth is truth and accept the truth that myth is myth, then you will agree with me that Hebrew 9:27 does not prove or disprove anything about reincarnation.

Answer 6

The soul never dies only the physical vehicle wears out and stops. However, there are always more physical vehicles being conceived that the soul can migrate to just before it is given its independence from a woman.

Answer 7

Hebrews 9:27 - 10:1
27 And just as it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment, 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.

Answer 8

Why would you need a heaven or hell in a reincarnative religion?

Why would one need a Savior in a reincarnative religion?

Why would there not have been numerous references to reincarnation throughout the entire Bible?

Remember, were not just talking about just a book, were talking about a culture. Shouldn't Judaism be full of references to reincarnation?

The premise just makes no sense to me.

Answer 9

Yes.The physical body dies and the soul[and spirit body]goes directly to the Bema Seat Judgment.Reincarntion states a return to earth in some form.What you think doesn't matter.That verse is as clear as they come.

Answer 10

So, if it says we are appointed once to die, then reincarnation only happens once per person?
Or does reincarnation actually mean that we don't ever die?

Oh well, you are free to believe what you prefer.