Results 1 - 5 of 5
|
|
|||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | Knowledge of why they are in torment? | Luke | CDBJ | 196492 | ||
The Bible tells us that the number entering into destruction is many in comparison to the few that find eternal life in Christ. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Those that find eternal life know that they have eternal because of God’s grace through the work of God’s Son Jesus Christ and the teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit. My question: Does the Bible emphasis when “unbelievers” die physically and they find themselves in constant torment; do they actually know why they are there? The section in Rev. 20:12 is a ways off in future; what do the dead “outside” of Christ know now when they die? CDBJ |
||||||
2 | Knowledge of why they are in torment? | Luke | skccab | 196493 | ||
Shalom Chuck, How are you? A very good question. Do you mind if I take a stab at it? Although it's purely speculative, and based on human logic. Luke 16:19-31 tells the story of a man in hell conscious of those in Paradise, even of a conversation taking place. Obviously, at that time the differences between the two locations could be seen, if both the wicked and the righteous were conscious, and the wicked man knew he had done badly and that his servant had lived righteously. If they were conscious of the differences at that time, then the same should hold true today. The passage you quoted to a degree speaks of a decision - so all have heard of the differences between heaven and hell, of fellowship with God and separation from Him, and all have made a decision one way or the other. Your question is does their memory remain, the memory of choices. I'm thinking "selective" memory at least remains. The reason I think that is because in Rev. we read that there will be no more sadness, no more tears or pain for those in heaven - and that would mean that memories of loved ones who didn't make it there are not remembered because that would cause pain. We know that God is just. And in the TaNaKH I can't recall a time that He didn't either warn before hand of punishment about to come or explain why it was about to happen (as in 1 Kings 13). I don't know of any specific passages that you're asking for (I would like to know if there are any also), but that's my 2cents worth, that - yes, they do remember why they are now in torment. God is not cruel, I don't think He would eternally punish without allowing knowledge of the why. Still learning :-) Cheri |
||||||
3 | Knowledge of why they are in torment? | Luke | CDBJ | 196527 | ||
I do thank you for your answer but “taking a stab at it” and basing biblical truth on human logic isn’t quite what I had in Mind. Any Jewish unbeliever who hasn’t trusted in the finished work of Jesus Christ could supply good reasonable human logic. I was looking for an answer a little more from a solid Christian perspective where Bible doctrine would be cited by chapter and verse. The Tanach doesn’t even include the New Testament and the fact that Jesus is the promised Messiah. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. This isn't a Tanach study as it were but thanks anyway for your response, CDBJ |
||||||
4 | Knowledge of why they are in torment? | Luke | azurelaw | 196528 | ||
Dear Brother CDBJ, This is an interesting question. Let me try if my answer helps. I believe the unbelieve do not know the reason of their torment until the judgment day. Scripture support is Matthew 25:44 when Jesus talked about the judgment between the goat and sheep. Shalom Azure |
||||||
5 | Knowledge of why they are in torment? | Luke | CDBJ | 196533 | ||
Hi Azure, I haven’t found any biblical evidence that would suggest that the occupants residing in Hell have any understanding or knowledge of God “at all”. As believers in Christ we are blessed by the fact that the Holy Spirit resided in us and reveals truth to us about God. 1 Cor. 2:9-14 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. It appears that those in “hell” are totally oblivious to “anything” related to God. It’s like an extension of what they actually desired while on this side of the grave, their eyes are on themselves and what they have done instead of on God and what He did for us in the person of His Son. All the more reason to say “Praise the Lord” for the mercy and grace that The Father has shown toward those that love and trust in Him through His Son, Jesus! John 16:27-28 Jesus said: For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. A Shout of Praise and Thanks to the Lord on Thanksgiving Day from all those “In Christ”! CDBJ |
||||||