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21 | What happens to our soul when we die? | Luke 12:20 | SBoone | 156839 | ||
You are absolutely correct. We don't agree to disagree on false theology. Titus 1:9 says "Holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctine and to refute those who contradict. Mark too pointed out that I was misunderstanding the true nature of what was happening in Is 34. Thank you for setting me straight. I am sorry my ingnorance led to this error. Please forgive me. God Bless, SBoone |
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22 | IS LAZARUS AND THE RICH MAN A PARABLE | Luke 16:19 | SBoone | 156838 | ||
Hi again Mark, I really am looking forward to discussing some other topics that I'm sure you and I would hold in common. Your clear way of presenting your opinion is very challenging when you don't agree. The way I would read this is that the devil possessed woman who was "calling up Samuel" really thought she saw Samuel. Saul who was disobeying God really thought he was seeing Samuel. A Commentary, Critical and Explanatory, on the Old and New Testaments gives arguements in favor of "that this was a mere deception", but goes on to state "many eminent writers, are of opinion that Sameul really appeared. Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible : Complete and Unabridged in One Volume says "to think that any good souls would come up at the beck of an evil spirit, or that God, who had denied a man the benefit of his own institutions, would suffer him to reap any real advantage by a cursed diabolical invention, was very absurd". He goes on to state that a saint would not "come up" since they are taken up at their death. Matt 7:17,18 "So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad furit. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit". I would say that a devil possesed medium could not produce a real saint. I share your feelings toward Bible study. "My wisdom" is foolishness, so as the Lord reveals scripture to me I gladly cast off my foolishness in favor of His wisdom. Your brother, SBoone |
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23 | What happens to our soul when we die? | Luke 12:20 | SBoone | 156835 | ||
Hello Mark, I appreciate your extensive comments. I have taken some time to read through your comments and compare to several commentaries. I've got to say you are correct. I have been taught in the past that Edom's destruction was a specific destruction in the past, but I believe you are correct that it is pointing forward to the end of time. Thank you for setting me straight. Although my example does not hold true I still hold to the other comments that I have shared. Before I comment on Is 66 check out Is 65:17. "For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be remembered or come to mind". Also note 2 Peter 3:10-13. "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up". Matt 10:28 Christ's words tell us "Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell". Mal 4:1 "For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace; and all the arrogant and every evil doer will be chaff, and the day that is coming will set them ablaze, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch". Ezekiel 28:18,19 "Therefore I have brought fire from the midst of you; It has consumed you, And I have turned you to ashes on the earth In the eyes of all who see you. All who know you among the peoples are appalled at you; You have become terrified And YOU WILL CEASE TO BE FOREVER". Ps 37:10 "yet a little while and the wicked man will be no more; And you will look carefully for his place and he will not be there". Jer 17:27 gives us a deeper understanding of what it means to not be quenched. "I will kindle a fire in its gates and it will devour the palaces of Jersalem and not be quenched". The fire that is devouring will not be quenched or put out. Now putting Is 66 into context of these other texts (including Is 65:17 just a few verses before) I would say that it means something different than the "miserable, pitiful remaining part" that remains when the rest of the wicked is burned away. The exact same Hebrew word translated worm is found in other places and is simply maggots preying upon dead bodies. This lines up with Is 66 who calls the dead "corpses". See Ex 16:20 worms fouled manna left over night. See Is 14:11 speaks of maggots as the deads covering. I know that Job 25:6 and Ps 22:6 can be used to support your comment of man being being a worm and a reproach, but I believe that in Is 66 you would take the first description so that it is in harmony with the rest of scripture. I probably have blown all credibility with my Edom illustration, but hopefully these texts will show that the Biblical perspective on all issues is so very important to me, in fact it is the only thing (Phil 3:7,8). Thank you again for your comments. SBoone |
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24 | IS LAZARUS AND THE RICH MAN A PARABLE | Luke 16:19 | SBoone | 156817 | ||
Have a great rest! Just one comment on the Samuel story. Saul went to a medium which God clearly says is detestable (Deut 18:10-15 ; Is 47:13,14) God refused to answer Sauls question (See vs 6). Immediately after Saul goes to the medium he is killed. I would say that even if I believed as you do in regard to state of the dead. I would have a hard time thinking God would allow a medium to call up a saint to give an answer God had refused to give. I believe Saul lost his life for speaking with demons. Again, If you believe that the dead are asleep you don't have to worry about whether or not a spiritualist could call up a saint with a special message for us. Such things are of the devil. Thank you for the discussion. You have made me think and challenge my own thoughts. Sleep well my friend. SBoone |
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25 | What happens to our soul when we die? | Luke 12:20 | SBoone | 156808 | ||
Hi Mark, Is 34:9,10 uses the same wording as the verse in Rev 14:9-11, regarding the destruction of Edom. Smoke goes up forever, and with burning that will not be quenched night or day. If after you have thoughtfully and prayerfully considered all the texts on both side of this issue and you can honestly tell yourself (in your heart)that you accept the scriptures as the word of God whether it is in harmony with our theology or not, then you are truly a disciple of Christ (John 8:31,32). I believe this allows room for disagreements in love. As Christians we can agree to disagree and pray for one another that we will be lead by the Spirit to a fuller understanding of scripture (which I understand may be me and I keep 1 Cor 2:13 to heart "which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining the spiritual thoughts with spiritual words"). God Bless |
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26 | What happens to our soul when we die? | Luke 12:20 | SBoone | 156799 | ||
Good Morning Mark, I must respectfully disagree that "of course the soul is immortal". The bible never says "Immortal soul", but it does refer to man as mortal several times (see Job 10:5 ; Ps 146:3 ; Is 13:12 ; Lam 3:39 ; Dan 2:11 ; Rom 6:12 ; Rom 8:11 ; 1 Cor 15:53,54 ; 2 Cor 4:11 ; 2 Cor 5:4 ; Heb 7:8) In reference to Is 66:24 I would suggest that the fire that can not be quenched means that the destruction is certain. There is no chance that that fire will be put out until all is destroyed. You will find the same language in Is 34:1-10 in regard to the destruction of Edom. Edom is not still burning today, but rather it burned until there was nothing left. I would say that Mt 25:46 means the punishment is everlasting (Death is the puhishment). They will never escape from death. They will be dead forever. Remember the soul that sins shall die (Eze 18:4). Also check out Jude 7. Here Sodom and Gomorrah are exhibited as an "example in undergoing the punishment of eternal fire". They still do not burn today, but rather they burned until they were burned up. 1 Sam 1:22 Hannah took Samuel to serve in the temple "forever" (which meant until his death). Even Satan himself will eventually be completely destroyed (Ez 28:18,19). David says in Ps 37:10 that the wicked will be no more. Mal 4:1 says there will be neither root nor branch left. Ps 145:20 says the wicked will be destroyed. Mt 10:28 says we should fear Him who destroys the soul. Rev 20:9 says that hell fire "devours". Just some point to consider. I will pray that the Lord guides me to the truth in you comments. After all it is His truth not ours. May the Lord bless your study Mark. SBoone |
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27 | IS LAZARUS AND THE RICH MAN A PARABLE | Luke 16:19 | SBoone | 156797 | ||
Good Morning Pastor, I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my comments. I have two comments. The first is that if in the OT the saints slept until Christ's resurrection then doesn't that mean Abraham was in the grave and not in Heaven holding Lazarus? Which means that the Rich man and Lazarus was either a parable or a story of some point in the future. The other comment is in scripture when I find texts that seem to contridict one another I like to dig up every text I can find on the subject and see if in context I can find (be shown) harmony. Immortality of the soul is a complex issue and in my study it was much easier to view rich man and Lazarus as a parable rather than trying to expain away the other texts. (I don't mean this negatively. I say this in the aspect that the two appear in conflict so one or the other must be brought into subjection to the other). Let's assume that the parable of the rich man and Lazarus is a literal story. Do people actually have conversations between heaven and hell? Do the people actually have fingers and tongues. If it is a literally story these present problems do they not? If this is a parable what is the teaching? Riches gained by greed, dishonesty or oppressing the poor are not a sign of God's favor. This fits with the parables prior to this as well. I believe there are many issues which don't require absolute unity in order to be brothers in Christ. My concern with this issue is the growth of spiritualism in the world. During the early Christian Church's struggle with paganism creaping into the church (which eventually lead to the reformation) a dangerous theology entered the church. Many Christians began praying to the dead. In many stories the dead spoke back. If you believe, as I believe the Bible teaches, that the dead are sleeping until the resurrection at the second coming then this false theology dies. Again thank you for your time and comments. I pray that the Lord will bless you and keep you (Num. 6:24). SBoone |
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28 | What happens to our soul when we die? | Luke 12:20 | SBoone | 156740 | ||
Hello, Gen 2:7 says dust plus God's breath equals a soul. Eccl 12:7 says death equals dust minus breath. When we die God's breath returns to God, and our bodies return to the earth. A box is made of wood and nails. When you pull the nails out you have wood and nails, but where did the box go? It does not exist until the nails and wood are reunited. At death we sleep (Job 14:12,21 ; Jn 11:11-14 ; 1 Thes 4:13-15 ; Dan 12:13 ; Is 57:1,2 ; Mt 9:24 ) not aware of anything (Jn 146:4 ; Job14:12,21 ; Ps 115:17), but then raised at the 2nd coming where dust is reunited with God's breath (Is 26:19 ; Jn 5:28 ; John 14:2). This is an important issue. In Gen 2:17 God said that when we sin we will die. In Gen 3:4 Satan said when we sin we will not die. God repeats this (Rom 6:23 ; Eze 18:20), and we like Eve now must choose who we will believe. The rampant rise of spiritualism we are experiencing in our world (1Tim 4:1) was made possible because so many people believe that our "Soul" is immortal. God bless your study. |
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29 | please help. | Romans | SBoone | 156737 | ||
Hi Lola, Romans 2:14-16 is an interesting few verses. Through the ages there are peoples who have not had the gospel message shared with them. It is my belief that the Holy Spirit witnesses to these people. They can choose God by following the Spirits guiding. Rom 1:19,20 ; Acts 14:17 ; John 10:16 Seem to support this idea. Zech 13:6 tells about children in heaven that do not know what the marks in Christs hands are from. This would be those that died prior to the cross, but could also represent children that followed the Spirit's guidance in spite of false teachings. Ps 87:6 implies that God will take into account what children are taught in the judgment. Remember that God loves those children more than your fiancee, and He has told us that He doesn't want anyone to perish (2 Pet 3:19). Stay steadfast in your faith and the Lord will keep you in perfect peace (Is 26:3,4) SBoone |
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30 | What does the Bible say about marijuana? | 1 Cor 10:31 | SBoone | 156736 | ||
Hello, Add 1 Thes 5:23 "May your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame" 1 Cor 6:19,20 "Glorify God in your body" 1 Cor 10:31 "Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." The closest thing to drug use I know of would be Proverbs 23:29-35. Speaking of a drunkard v.33 states "Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will utter perverse things." Drug and alcohol abuse have similar effect on the brain. From a medical perspective it is not that marijuana users are enlightened when using, but rather their judgement is so impaired that simple ideas seem rather brilliant. SBoone |
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31 | IS LAZARUS AND THE RICH MAN A PARABLE | Luke 16:19 | SBoone | 156732 | ||
Hi Tim, Thanks for you comments. You make good points. It is using a negative to teach a principle. In my mind it still helps explain the Rich man and Lazarus story that follows. I believe that scripture never contradicts itself, and there are some texts that I can't reconcile to this story. Death is equivalent to a sleep Job 14:12,21 John 11:11-14 1 Thes 4:13-15 Matt 9:24 Along with many OT references to Kings sleeping when dead. Ps 146:4 "His spirit departs, he returns to the earth; In that very day his thoughts perish." In Gen 2:7 we are told that dust plus God's Breath equals a living being. In Eccl 12:7 we are told that death equals dust minus breath. Note - see margin note 1 on eccl 12:7. In Dan 12:2 says we sleep until the resurrection. Dan 12:13 says that Daniel was to enter into rest and rise again for his allotted portion at the end of the age. You must assume he is not receiving his allotted portion now. Is 57:1,2 Says the dead rest in their beds. Gen 3:17-19 God tells Adam that you are dust and to dust you shall return. Not your body but "you". Ps 115:17 "The dead do not praise the Lord". If they are in heaven why do they not praise the Lord? They will praise the Lord when they are awaken from their sleep. John 7:34 Jesus tells the disciples that where He goes they can not come. He must come back to get us. John 14:3 tells us that Christ left, but will come again to receive us to Himself, "THAT WHERE I AM, THERE YOU MAY BE ALSO". In context of these verses I can not believe that would God contidicts Himself in Luke 16. If the dead are asleep then the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus must have been a parable, or it was a glimps into the future when the wicked would be finally destroyed in hell. There are many other verses, but these give the basis of my thoughts. I know you don't share this view, and I do not mean to belittle yours or anyone else's views. I truly respect the comments that I have read on this board, and have found so much guidance. I simply share what my studies have lead me to believe. Your's in Christ |
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32 | IS LAZARUS AND THE RICH MAN A PARABLE | Luke 16:19 | SBoone | 156711 | ||
Kalos, In Luke 16:1-9 is it not a false doctrine that we should "rob" others in order to benefit ourselves? Is this not what the man did. He squandered his masters goods, and then he further cheated his master by discounting debts in order to protect his own future. Jesus then teaches that this was being faithful. Neither of us would then teach that we should use others to their loss and our gain. Rather we point to the point of the parable that Christ asks us to be faithful in the smallest areas and then more will be given us. I believe Paul was not saying this believing that they had been mistakenly worshiping the true God. I believe that he knew this to be another minor alter to yet another pagan god. He took advantage of their "ignorance" about one of their gods to teach an eternal truth. The false doctrine was worshiping the pagan god which the alter represented. Paul was not teaching false doctrine. He taught true doctine by using something others were treating in a false way. That being said. If you are correct that their worship of this unknown god was actually the worship of the Living God. Then it does nothing for my point. However the Luke 16:1-9 still illustrates my point. Thank you for your answer. |
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33 | IS LAZARUS AND THE RICH MAN A PARABLE | Luke 16:19 | SBoone | 156706 | ||
Greetings, I am not a Jehovah's Witness, but I appreciated your comment that different ideas don't pit Christians against people. Your comment "if self-awareness after death is also false, then Jesus is using false doctrines to teach a truth. Parables illustrate truth" is true, but I'm not sure I agree with your conclusion. How do you explain the parable just prior to this in Luke 16:1-9. It seems to me that Christ here is using a negative action and drawing a spiritual positive comparison. This story has bothered me in that Christ uses someone's sinful behavior (squandering anothers possessions) to illustrate a principal that He wants us to follow (being faithful). Is it possible that Jesus simply taught so that those He spoke to could understand the truths He wanted them to understand. If I were a missionary and visited a tribe that believed the sun would punish thier bad behavior. Could I use a story of the sun showing mercy to illustrate the principle of mercy without condoning sun worship? Didn't Paul do something similar in Acts 17:23? God Bless |
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34 | The people between Adam's time and Moses | Matt 5:17 | SBoone | 156350 | ||
What if God's law has never, nor will ever change (Mal 3:6, Ps 111:7,8, Ps 119:89, Heb 13:8, Ps 89:34). What if the 2 great commandments of Matt 22:37-40 applied as equally to the time of Adam to Moses, from Moses to Christ, and from Christ to us. During each time period God desires a people who love Him and serve Him with all their heart (Prov. 3:1) Could it be that all humanity will be judged by the same eternal law? The law that Satan broke in Heaven (He loved self more than God Eze 28:15,16). The law that Adam broke when he believed Satan rather than God (Gen 3:1-5). And the law we each break when we love self more than God or others? | ||||||
35 | Prayer breath of the soul? | Bible general Archive 2 | SBoone | 155835 | ||
Thanks Makarios, Somebody quoted a 2 Chro. reference stating this and I've not been able to find it either. I appreciate you taking the time to look. SBoone |
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36 | Prayer breath of the soul? | Not Specified | SBoone | 155783 | ||
Does anyone know if and where scripture states that prayer is the breath of the soul? | ||||||
37 | Prayer breath of the soul? | Bible general Archive 2 | SBoone | 155790 | ||
Does anyone know if and where scripture states that prayer is the breath of the soul? | ||||||
38 | Why did Paul never preach on tithing? | Hebrews | SBoone | 154842 | ||
Rom. 12:8 talks about giving liberally. 1 Cor 9:13,14 talks about giving to support God's workers. 2Cor 9:13 God loves a cheerful giver. | ||||||
39 | You must CHOOSE to believe? | Acts 15:7 | SBoone | 154839 | ||
Joshua 24:15 "Choose whom you will serve" is the closest I could think of. Belief comes by hearing (Rom 10:1-17), through unity (Heb 4:2), through Jesus (Heb 12:2), and we are to contend for it (Jude). | ||||||
40 | what's true bible? i want to be true chr | Is 9:6 | SBoone | 154838 | ||
John 8:24-58 ; John 9:37 ; John 18:5 ; Luke 22:70 ; John 20:28 ; John 17:5 | ||||||
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