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NASB | Ecclesiastes 12:7 then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ecclesiastes 12:7 then the dust [out of which God made man's body] will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it. |
Subject: At what moment do we go to heaven? |
Bible Note: Dear Kalos, I am not questioning the scriptural validity of near death experiences. I was questioning the validity of a doctrinal position that does not allow for the sharing of personal experiences. I believe that the scriptures noted previously as well as 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 support the validity of sharing personal experiences and testimonies. 2 Cor. 1:3-5 3(A)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and (B)God of all comfort, 4who (C)comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 5For just (D)as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ. We must always remember that the original recipients of these letters DID NOT have THE Bible as we have it today. Reading in context also means reading with the understanding of who, when, why, how etc. something is being said. Then applying it to our lives today. Why not say as Paul did in Phil 1:16-18 16the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment. 18What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice Have a blessed day... Bows44 |