appolose said:
No, I'm not saying they won't be resurected (given a new body), I'm saying they won't all be going to heaven. I postulate there is a differnece. Also, you seem to mention that Christ's death enabled the resurection in the first place. Again, that would not help unbelievers, and hey would not be resurected for the judgement, unless you're saying that all receive it, whether they believe or not. Concernng the breath of life, I must ask whether in genesis the word Neshema is actually used, or whether you infered it. Now, on the image of God; free will is impossible on a strictly physical basis. You simply can't have it. Perhaps we could continue this by email. I'm finding it more and more difficult to follow up on everything and fully understand it. |
I agree with your postulation 100%. If you are talking about heaven then you are talking about a very very small portion of mankind. The bible says that people will be resurrected to an Earthly paradise, or earth under gods kingdom. However, it does mention in Revelation that there is a small number of chosen ones that would enjoy the privilede of serving in heaven as kings and priests with Jesus. I didnt want to get into it, but thats what 2 Cor 5 talks alot about. But these chosen do not have a soul or spirit that lives on after they die. They to are resurrected. This is called in the Greek scriptures, the 1st resurrection. 2 Cor 5 calls them a "new creature." They are literally a new creation of Gods, a human that dies and is resurrected to the spirit realm. Jesus of course is the first one. But like I said, thats a small portion of mankind. Revelation says the number of corulers Jesus will choose is 144,000.
Also Jesus gave his life for all mankind. All mankind was repurchased, even those who may not put faith in him. That's one of the things that makes it truly the greatest act of love ever. Even those who thrash Jesus in this very forum were ransomed.
Futhermore, Both scriptures in Genesis use the word neshema. I put the parenthetical citation to show where neshema was used, but ofcourse I put it besides the wrong "life." It should follow the "life" after the phrase "breath of life".
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