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1 | Who "inherit the earth"? | Matt 5:5 | stokeyhk | 55866 | ||
If all Jesus' followers go to heaven, Who are the 'gentle, meek, mild, patient, and long-suffering' that Jesus said would "inherit the earth"? 'EVERYONE that believes in Jesus has eternal life.' (John 3:16) |
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2 | Who "inherit the earth"? | Matt 5:5 | srbaegon | 55901 | ||
Hello Stokey Those that believe on the Lord Jesus Christ inherit the earth. Of course we have to understand that since this world will be done away with (2 Pet 3:10; Rev 21:1) that it must be the new earth where the new Jerusalem will be. Steve |
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3 | Who "inherit the earth"? | Matt 5:5 | Treadway | 55921 | ||
You wrote, Steve: Rev 21:1) that it must be the new earth where the new Jerusalem will be. ---------------------------------------------- I just read this over in the NT. The New Jerusalem is to be 1500 miles high, and 1500 miles on all sides. Is that correct? Kinda of a cube effect? Also, this prophecy comes from a vision or dream of one man who wrote Revelations. And, I not sure about this, but I don't believe the real author has ever been pin-pointed. So, here's the question; Isn't this a lot riding on just the vision of one, maybe, unknown man? With no known track record? One is the considerations in any kind of revelation is that the only one who can vouch for it, is the one who says he had it. Is that reliable? Can we risk our lives on that? Another question: The last person that I'm aware of that had a "revelation" was Joseph Smith of the Mormons. He also envisioned the coming of a New Jerusalem but he said it would be somewhere on the New World continent, mainly, I think, somewhere in North America. I think he even suggested Missouri at one time. So there's another example of a revelation that can only be substantiated with the word of the person claiming it. Some people would suggest his revelation is just as valid as the previous one in the Book of Revelation. Now, the last question: Even if one is correct, is there a logistical problem fitting? Certainly Missouri won't hold it. And I don't believe the site of the old Jerusalem would accomodate it, either; although I'm not positive what the Middle East expanse is. ....good thoughts....Treadway |
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4 | Who "inherit the earth"? | Matt 5:5 | Morant61 | 55929 | ||
Greetings Treadway! This one author happens to be one of the inspired authors of Scripture - the Apostle John - who has an extensive track record. Further, there is more than one Scripture which speaks of a New Heaven and New Earth. For example: 1) Is. 65:17 - "‘‘Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy. 19 I will rejoice over Jerusalem and take delight in my people; the sound of weeping and of crying will be heard in it no more. 20 ‘‘Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not live out his years; he who dies at a hundred will be thought a mere youth; he who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed. 21 They will build houses and dwell in them; they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. 22 No longer will they build houses and others live in them, or plant and others eat. For as the days of a tree, so will be the days of my people; my chosen ones will long enjoy the works of their hands. 23 They will not toil in vain or bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD, they and their descendants with them. 24 Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. 25 The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent’s food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain,” says the LORD." 2) Is. 66:22 - "‘‘As the new heavens and the new earth that I make will endure before me,” declares the LORD, ‘‘so will your name and descendants endure." 3) 2 Pet. 3:10 - "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. 11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness." Further, size is not an issue because there will be a "new heaven" and a "new earth". How big will they be? Scripture never says, but I'm confident that God will make them big enough! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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