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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 | The Disciple | 26931 | ||
Nolan and Rapturedon, We find in Luke 16:19-31 Jesus describing what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. And for the listeners of that time he described it as being Abrahams bosom. Or "paradise" as Jesus called it from the cross to the other lawbreaker next to Him. I would rather ask in question form instead of seeming to know what the answer is. Can we view this parable of Jesus as what heaven will be like for us? Significantly, vs' 23, "..saw Abraham"; meaning he had a physical sense and also recognized someone he never met. vs24, "..cool my tongue"; another sense being utilized in heaven? Taste and sensation. and lest we forget the rest of the verses, in all of them their is speech. We can also see a use of thought and reasoning. Can we now see that not only will we have all of our sensories but we will KNOW others in heaven? ...Lord dont let me convolute the story...**PEACE** |
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3 | Will we know our loved ones in heaven? | 2 Sam 12:23 | Makarios | 27009 | ||
Greetings Discipled! Yes! :-) I believe that we can and will be able to recognize each other and others in heaven. However, we will be able to use our "new bodies" that are given to us by the Lord at the resurrection of the dead (1 Cor. 15:44-50). As for "senses", we will be in the presence of the Lord!! And that's really the greatest thing to look forward to, not just enjoying the fact that we will see others or be given imperishable bodies. I would give either just for a chance to dwell with the Lord forever! Blessings to you, Nolan |
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4 | Will we know our loved ones in heaven? | 2 Sam 12:23 | The Disciple | 27137 | ||
Nolan, I agree with you about....lookin forward to dwell with the Lord forever....i hope i didnt seem like thought less than that in my notes..... Just being in His midst here on earth trancends anything ive ever experienced worldly...and too imagine...its going to be exceedingly abundantly more than i can ever imagine If you care to Nolan, or anyone else cares to correspond on anything please feel free to email me. josh2415@bigfoot.com *SHALOM* |
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5 | Will we know our loved ones in heaven? | 2 Sam 12:23 | Makarios | 27156 | ||
Greeting Discipled! No my friend, you didn't say anything in your previous note that would lead me to believe in the slightest that you are any less looking forward to being with Him than I am.. :-) Shalom, my friend! Your Zealous Brother for Christ, Nolan |
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6 | Will we know our loved ones in heaven? | 2 Sam 12:23 | The Disciple | 27247 | ||
Nolan, please..let us correstpond in email ... it would be nice to have another person to help in Biblical difficulties, and the such. email me ...josh2415@bigfoot.com *SHALOM* |
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7 | Will we know our loved ones in heaven? | 2 Sam 12:23 | Makarios | 27269 | ||
I will certainly have to do just that, my friend! And of course, my e-mail address can be found in my Forum profile. Blessings to you, Nolan! |
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