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1 | Will we know our loved ones in heaven? | 2 Sam 12:23 | Makarios | 26173 | ||
Hello rapturedon! Yes, I believe that humans do not lose their consciousness after death. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Paul deals with the "dead in Christ" and assures the Thessalonian Christians that there will be a reunion of loved ones and that they will recognize their loved ones in the eternal state. This sounds very much like consciousness to me! Also, David knew (in 2 Samuel 12:23) that he would be reunited with his deceased son in heaven. He had no doubt about recognizing him. As well, Moses and Elijah appeared to Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-8), and they were recognized by all who were present. And, in the example that you have already cited in Luke 16:19-31, the rich man, Lazarus, and Abraham were all recognizant of each other in the intermediate state. The consciousness of a believer immediately following death is a blissful experience (Philippians 1:21) since we will be with the Lord Jesus! And the consciousness of an unbeliever is not so pleasant (Luke 16:19-31). Blessings to you, Nolan |
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2 | Will we know our loved ones in heaven? | 2 Sam 12:23 | kalos | 26199 | ||
"Soul-sleep" conflicts with the gospel Nolan: "Other distinctive SDA [Seventh Day Adventist] teachings include . . . the doctrine of “soul sleep,” a misnomer for the belief that between death and resurrection one is essentially non-existent except in the memory of God; the annihilation of the wicked (as opposed to conscious torment for eternity). "The soul-sleep doctrine conflicts with the gospel because, closely examined and fully understood, it actually constitutes a denial of the resurrection (though it is doubtful any SDA understands it to be so). Notwithstanding a smattering of “proof-texts,” the annihilation doctrine is definitely aberrant from the teaching of the Bible. It leaves the sinner facing no eternal consequences for his sin; angst over annihilation will not survive annihilation. Indeed, many people today think annihilation preferable to even this life. They live on only because they cannot shake the conviction that there is “hell to pay.” God has set eternity in their hearts (Eccl. 3:11)" (www.watchman.org/profile/sdapro.htm). kalos |
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3 | Will we know our loved ones in heaven? | 2 Sam 12:23 | Makarios | 26224 | ||
Greetings Kalos! Thank you for the information on "soul sleep" and I appreciate your 'watchful eye' on the Seventh Day Adventists.. It would be pretty hard for me to recognize their beliefs in a post, since I know hardly anything at all about them. Grace to you! Nolan |
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