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Simplyunique:Pls can you tell me how the site works? I mean what do I do after downloading from that site . |
juligon:Let's discuss here, no arguments. |
Rilwon:I believe you saw where I said "some people" and the other part of the post you removed. |
mubarakopeyemi:Yep, I know I mentioned allah, some claim that he is the one that gave the book in which those commands are recorded. And also that that book has been currupted by humans. But I believe it was jehovah that gave those commands, and he is the almighty God not allah. Only after these issue is cleared can it be easy to go into details of the command |
@ muttleylaff Thank you but keep ''He died'' to yourself and next time don't give me unsolicited answersBro, jesus died, ill tell you or anyone else what I believe in not minding if its solicited or unsolicited. Rom 4:25 If you dnt believe that, let's hear ur view. Fair enough and thank you for your blunt and honest answerDo you agree with my answers and the scriptures I quoted to support it? OK, do you agree that Jesus when on Earth did teaching and preaching?I do not know or understand why you asked these question . Guess who the lame clapping is for, guess who the joker painted face isYou asked me about my view, about my beliefs and what I know about hades. What I posted to you Is what I believed in and it is supported by numerous scriptural passages. If you have contrary view , let us know. If you dnt agree with my explanations on the scriptures I quoted . Quote it and let's here ur views. I'm not a scorlar, I'm still learning. And this is not a debate on who knows things or how to write things better. We are discussing using the scriptures as guide. If there is anything you feel is wrong about my post, let's here it. Never said the words in my post where entirely my creation, but they are words that I have total belief for in their arrangements. Ah, I now know what I am against, and know about your water hole too. No wonder.I'm not against you. Its good you have some knowledge about My "water hole". Why am I not surprised you say thisNo changing of tune, if I'm wrong, let's hear you. I suggest you scrutinize the TEACHING given by Jesus in LUKE 24: 19-31 properlypls quote the scripture and tell us how it proves my views and scripture I quoted Wrong. How it answers, solves or change my statements. At that time Jesus went down there, the Bible never says repentance is not possible for those down in Hades.And did the bible ever made mention of repentance possible for those in hades before of after jesus went there? Did the bible ever made mention of those in hades repenting before or after jesus went there? Did the bible ever give us an example of just one person who repented in hades and changed his flight ticket? What did the bible say about the condition or state of man in sheol.? "And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment," No chance for you to repent after you are dead. If that possibility is there. I bet you , no one will remain there for it to give up later. Answering this, depends on which timeframe you're asking this question about, besides time will tellUs any time frame you like to answer the, but also use the scriptures. So you admit and agree there were attempts to change: one for him and the other whenMy statement is plain and simple, "That someone is said to try vigorously does not mean it is possible." If you think I'm wrong , let us know if you know it possible with scriptural proof added . This is why I earlier remarked: Classic example of an inverted ''be careful what you wish for'' (it might just happen, you justBro, And if its not possible to repent in hades and change ones flight plan, why the preaching then! I said park 1 Peter 4 :6, it was premature pulling it out, besides it was out you badgering I gave you itThe scripture you quoted does not negate my explanation on 1 peter 4:6, if it does , let us hear ur explanation. I asked you to gnaw on it because it will be a springboard into more details about SheolAnd I asked you to confirm some words in that verse so that we can "gnaw " on it. Check the questions I asked again. You and I, both know, this piece from you, lacks originalityWhat I stated/posted is the truth. It is surported with the scriptures. If I'm wrong , tell us What ur view is and what you understand by the scriptures I mentioned. Nonetheless read about the etymology of Hades I earlier shared a nd see how weUse the scriptures to surpport this view of urs. That hades is in sheol. Hell which has becomeThe original manuscripts made no mention of sheol in any relation to the rich man or lazarus. As a matter of fact, HellGood. Talking about Gehenna, well it is a valley, a valley inGood. It was bible translators who were substituing the original Hebrew word Sheol (i.e. the part where the dead of the Rich man sort are), with Greek counterparts Hades/Hell that made hell stick with us todayWhere is hades used to replace sheol? . Who did the replacement ? , and is he correct or right to do so.? Remember I told you what the writer of acts did with a hebrew text where sheol was mentioned. I can draw you further in with unadulterated info on Sheol, but these small and sliced up bits, so far should suffice else you'll throw up or choke on the chunkier othersThanks for caring about my welfare. Your ''view'' on Hades is clearly whack and you aren't totally familiar with this whole Sheol territory businessIt can be whack from human standpoint. But from the scritural standpoint , it is totally true. I follow scriptural explanation. You do realise, I was servingFact: jesus did not go to hades to collect any key from anyone . I've done enough study to explain to you what "having the key of death and hades " means. Make your mind upI dnt think I've said something contrary to what I've been saying before . Easy tiger! You're trying to go cerebral on me now but just made a right mess with aThe post is not primarily for you alone, its also for others to see, do personal study to confirm and then believe. Your personal view of the post is not important if not supported by the scriptures This is a weak answerIn ur eyes it can be weak, but in mine it is the truth!. If you have a strong contrary answer, pls let's hear it. Pls show us the pearls that you have found , the one the bible has mixed in with a lot of worthless pebbles!. |
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mubarakopeyemi:You believe in God. Your God does not have a name. 1. Well let me answer for some people, the God that gave those command is allah. And you will agree with them unless you believe that their are other Gods or that the command Is false and man made and not from the "God that is God" 2. to answer for myself, the God in the bible is not allah. And the command are not man made fabrications. So to you, which one of these is correct. When we get these out of the way, we can then look into those scriptures. |
@ muttleylaff Hold on to your knickers bro. Dont get too excited with that, No!, of yoursYes, as said before, jesus went down to hades. He died. Do you agree or not that JesusAs said earlier, I do not agree or belief that jesus preached their(in hades), and added scriptures to support my beliefs. Let's start with showing show hands on how much of Hades there is to know:Hades is the common transliteration into English of the corresponding Greek word haiʹdes. It perhaps means “the unseen place.” In all, the word “Hades” occurs ten times in the earliest manuscripts of the Christian Greek Scriptures The King James Version translates haiʹdes as “hell” in these texts, but the Revised Standard Version renders it “Hades,” with the exception of Matthew 16:18, where “powers of death” is used, though the footnote reads “gates of Hades.” “Hades” rather than “hell” is used in many modern translations. The Greek Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Scriptures (from Genesis to Malachi) uses the word “Hades” 73 times, employing it 60 times to translate the Hebrew word sheʼohlʹ, commonly rendered “Sheol.” The writer of Acts, definitely showed Hades to be the Greek equivalent of Sheol when he translated Peter’s quotation from Psalm 16:10. (Ac 2:27) In all but two cases in which the word Hades is used in the Christian Greek Scriptures it is related to death, either in the verse itself or in the immediate context. Hades does not refer to a single grave (Gr., taʹphos), or to a single tomb (Gr., mneʹma), or to a single memorial tomb (Gr., mne·meiʹon), but to the common grave of mankind, where the dead and buried ones are unseen. It thus signifies the same as the corresponding word “Sheol,” and an examination of its use in all its ten occurrences bears out this fact. (go check the occurence of "hades" and "sheol".note: one is Greek and the other hebrew word) The sea (which at times serves as a watery grave for some) is mentioned in addition to Hades (the common earthen grave), for the purpose of stressing the inclusiveness of all such dead ones when Revelation 20:13, 14 says that the sea, death, and Hades are to give up or be emptied of the dead in them.( note, it said hades, if hades is a part of sheol, this verse does not include the other part their.) Thereafter, death and Hades (but not the sea) are cast into “the lake of fire,” “the second death.” They thereby figuratively ‘die out’ of existence, and this signifies the end of Hades (Sheol), the common grave of mankind, as well as of death inherited through Adam. What do you think the alleged preach was all about?there was/is no "preach in hades". Unlike you, the Rich man doesnt see his situation as hopeless.Using the rich mans quest to change his situation does not answer, solve or change my statement. My statement is "unless we belief that their is a possibility of those in Hades repenting and thus they can change their destination". Now is there a possibility for them to repent and change their condition in hades?, do you have a scriptural example of someone successfully achieving this? That someone is said to try vigorously does not mean it is possible. And if its not possible to repent in hades and change ones flight plan, why the preaching then! Good try, good try brother, for the moment park 1 Peter 4:6 Instead gnaw on this ''bone'' And he preached to those souls who were held in Sheol, - 1 Peter 3:191. Bro, I believe we are discussing and not trying to make a point by any means. the scripture you quoted does not negate my explanation on 1 peter 4 :6 2. Pls go read the scriptures again and tell us if the original word translated to "soul" is used there. Same with "sheol". Below are some translations in which the words are different and contrary to the one you quoted above. 1.New International Version After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits-- 2.New Living Translation So he went and preached to the spirits in prison-- 3.English Standard Version in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, 4.New American Standard Bible in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, 5.King James Bible By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; Since you quoted this verse, pls tell us which of these translations is correct and why, so we can fully understand the truth on what is being said in that verse. A.Did the verse mention hell or hades or sheol. B. Did the verse mention soul? C. Did the verse(s)(before and after) indicate that this event happened when jesus was dead? Or after his resurrection.? After you have checked this out(what the verse said), we can then "gnaw"(look) into what that verse is telling us.(understanding and meaning) This remarkable coming from someone that doesnt believe hades is a part of sheol, nor believes sheol has parts, that it is my viewSince Hades refers to the common grave of mankind, a place rather than a condition, Jesus entered within “the gates of Hades” when buried by Joseph of Arimathea. On Pentecost of 33 C.E., Peter said of Christ: “Neither was he forsaken in Hades nor did his flesh see corruption. This Jesus God resurrected, of which fact we are all witnesses.” ( Ac 2:25-27, 29-32; Ps 16:10) Whereas “the gates of Hades” ( Mt 16:18) were still holding David within their domain in Peter’s day ( Ac 2:29), they had swung open for Christ Jesus when his Father resurrected him out of Hades. Thereafter, through the power of the resurrection given him ( Joh 5:21-30), Jesus is the Holder of “the keys of death and of Hades.”— Re 1:17, 18. I know the verse did not say He got these keys in Hades or Abrahams bosom or Sheol orSo as the verse did not say so, we should likewise not imply so. They where not obtained by means of abracadabra. They where obtained by the power of resurrection, the ability to bring one out(opening the gates for someone to come out) of hades. Clowning aside, please answer this question, how did Lazarus, as in, the Poor Man get over to Abraham's side?According to the illustration, he died. |
mubarakopeyemi:As much as ill like to reply you on the issue above, one needs to first clarify some few things. 1. Do you believe a God, a supreme being exist?. 2. If yes ,what is that Gods name ?. 3. it you believe in a God, is it that same God that gave the command as stated in ur post above? Or another God gave that command .? one needs to know ur position about the God who gave the command you posted. If you believe the God exist or if the whole command was man made fabrication |
@ MuttleyLaff For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead,1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. 4 They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you. 5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit. 1. Does The verse say that jesus went to hades to preach to the dead . No!. 2 we cannot have a belief that jesus went to hades to preach to the dead unless we belief that their is a possibility of those in hades repenting and thus they can change their destination(following ur explanation). For what is the purpose of jesus preaching to them in the first place. 3 so what do we learn from those verses: Peter called them dead because were ‘dead in trespasses and sins’ before hearing the gospel but would begin to ‘live’ spiritually because of faith in the good news. Eph 2:1-7;, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh a and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions— it is by grace you have been saved. compare Mt 8: 21,22; 21 Another of the disciples said to him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” 22 And Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.” 1Ti 5:6.; 6 but she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives.. So peter was not talking about the dead in hades cus preaching would not have benefited physically dead humans because, as Ecclesiastes 9:5 says, they “are conscious of nothing at all,”/ know nothing/ do not know anything. Psalm 146:4 adds that at death a person’s “thoughts do perish.” I am He who lived and died, and behold, I am alive to the eternity of eternities, amen,Bro, jesus has the key of death and of sheol. The verse did not say he got these key in hades or abrahams bosom or sheol or hell. |
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MuttleyLaff:I dnt believe hades is a part of sheol, nor do I believe sheol has parts. that is ur view, so I ask, what happens in that part called hades. |
MuttleyLaff:use the scriptures to prove it. |
[quoccordingte author=Timothy3113 post=38412684]Prophetudueme, rabzy, boomark, dolphinheart and co, if truly according to u ppl jesus resurected in flesh and spirit. What can be said of enoch gen 5vs 24 and elijah 2kings 2vs 11.[/quote]according to Paul, they all died. |
MuttleyLaff:what happened to the rich man in hades, part of sheol |
MuttleyLaff:Bro, but jesus is said to go to this aka hades. The same part where the rich man went. |
paulGrundy:and none of those meaning is the same as the one you tried to postulate |
MuttleyLaff:It has been modified. |
@paulgrundy Q- if the saints of old and present have not gone to heaven as you claim, was Jesus lieing when he told the theif on the cross that heIt would have been good if you have answered the questions as asked instead of fomulating one you think you can answer. The Answers to those questions would have gone a long way in answering what happens to man when he dies and after he dies. your question is flawed cus its based on what you think the verse you quoted says. Stop fomulating questions for urself and answer the ones others asked you. Answer: there is no justification1. Did you read ur statement above on punctuation.? Their is no comma in the Greek text of the bible verse you quoted, but the translation you quoted from did put "comma" in that verse. Therefore if you accuse someone of putting "comma" in a verse, can you not also be accused of putting comma in that verse. You stated : "if the original greek text wasn't punctuated or spaced, then its only wise not to use punctuation as basis to justify a doctrine." I will ask you these question, if you like don't answer, but others can draw conclusions from examining the question below : What is the basis for putting comma before the word "today" as found in ur own translation. Remember, the comma is not in the original text. So why is the comma there if it is not there due to doctrinal beliefs. What grammatical proof do you have. 2. You err when you use ur own understanding to prove that some beliefs are contradictory. If I where you I would first Ask for their understanding of that verse , check if there explanations are true or not before using my own view to state that they where wrong. 3. Some vital question arises from these ur statement: "But the theif on the cross did not “work out his salvation“ he only had faith." , when we look at the thief, his words and jesus reply and what it really means. The questions are: (A). did the thief repent? (B). Was the thief born again ? (remember jesus explanation of born again to nicodemus) (C)Do or can you gain salvation by faith alone.? (D)Is there any example in the scriptures of anyone who had gained imortality or evalasting life just by faith alone? (E)What does the bible mean when it said the following "faith without works is dead" James 2: 14-20: What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. 20 You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless ? (some translations use "action" good works" .(F) what happens to those who did not have the oppurtunity to do the will of God because they do not know the will they are to do. They do not know gods commands. the answers to these questions by you will let others know if what you are saying is true. Remember Matt 12:50 "whoever does the will of my father". "Does" an action word. The bible talks about more than one heaven. Apostle paul talked about a 3rd heaven:You did not give explanation on the important parts of the verses you quoted above. Let's say there are different heavens, (G)is paradise located in the third heaven or in all the heavens.? (H)Now if paradise is located in all the heavens, which of the heavens did enoch go to , the first, second or third ?pls add scripture to surpport ur views. (I) If paradise is located in the third heaven, those in the third heaven, are they resurrected, pls add scriptural proof ? (J) was it the third heaven that jesus ascended to? (K) is that paradise that paul made mention of, in heaven where God and other spirit creatures reside? Your refusal to answer these questions show you have been trying to feed us with false beliefs. Beliefs that cannot stand when being questioned. It is one thing to quote and mumble scriptures together , it is another thing to use those scriptures to answer questions, expecially when those questions are based on ur views. You, seeing that you can't explain the scriptures you quoted before, now try to split the heavens into three parts and choose one as the heaven you are trying to refer to. You do this without explaining where or what that heaven is. You know that doing so will affect ur explanation of where enoch and faithful men of old went to when they died. Revelation talked about a first heaven.When quoting the scriptures, one needs to add explanation or personal understanding of what the scriptures is saying. The words in the scriptures are not there for us to formulate a theory. They are there for us to understand Gods purpose, ways ,directive and commands. Tell us what the new heaven and new earth is?. Does it in anyway have a link to ressurection and where we go when we die? Tell us, what is the first heaven and first earth. If you say there are other heavens because there is a first heaven, can we rightly say there are other earths cus there is a first earth and those earths where 3 in number. Furthermore, which of the 3 heavens is the new heaven. Or is it a fourth one? Gen 1;1, 2:1 talked about heaven in plural form. Hence we know there are 3 heavens.So there are 3 heavens, which is the first ,second and third,? what are they and how do people go to each when they die?. Do they go to the whole 3 , or go to only one. Pls add scripture to proof these o. In luke 16 when Jesus talked about Lazarus and the richman, he made mention of Abrahams bosom- which greek and hebrew is translated place of bliss- the same meaning with paradise.So the paradise is the second heaven now, its no longer the third heaven as you claim apostle paul said.continu!. Let's even follow ur explanation , did those who go to abrahams bossom die before going there? The answer is yes ! . Why do you then find it hard to accept what paul said in Hebrews, that all the faithful ones of old died! Including enoch. For if you claim they went to abraham bossom, they must die before going there. Pls show us how "abrahams bossom is translated to "place of bliss" in Greek and hebrew. Pls tell us , what the Greek and hebrew word for "abraham bossom is" so that we can translate it with you. The word found in the Greek text for "bosom" is kolpos , meaning "lap" "bay".[1] This relates to the Second Temple period practice of reclining and eating meals in proximity to other guests, the closest of whom physically was said to lie on the bosom (chest) of the host. The kolpos (Greek: κόλποις κόλπον κόλπῳ, a gulf, bay or creek) is the blousing[1] of a peplos, chiton or tunic in Ancient Greek clothing, whereby excess length of the material hangs folded over a zone (a narrow girdle). https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolpos kolpos: the bosom Original Word: κόλπος, ου, ὁ Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: kolpos Phonetic Spelling: (kol'-pos) Short Definition: bosom, bosom of a garment, a bay, gulf Definition: (a) sing. and plur: bosom; (sinus) the overhanging fold of the garment used as a pocket, (b) a bay, gulf. HELPS Word-studies 2859 kólpos – properly, the upper part of the chest where a garment naturally folded to form a "pocket" – called the "bosom," the position synonymous with intimacy (union). http://biblehub.com/greek/2859.htm. Note : some translation did not say "abrahams bossom",they said "abrahams side", "bossom of abraham" , "to be with abraham". Therefore ur attempt to say "abrahams bosom " means "place of bliss" is wrong Paradise: Strong's Concordance paradeisos: a park, a garden, a paradise Original Word: παράδεισος, ου, ὁ Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: paradeisos Phonetic Spelling: (par-ad'-i- sos) Short Definition: Paradise Definition: Paradise. HELPS Word-studies 3857 parádeisos – an ancient Persian word meaning "enclosure, garden, park. http://biblehub.com/greek/3857.htm You can see that ur attempt to link paradise, abrahams bosom and second or third heaven(depending on which one you finally arrive at) is false, wrong and full of holes. You said jesus went to hell. You said enoch and old saints went to heaven . Where or what is the heaven that enoch went to?. Do you die before you go to that heaven.? Are you ressurected before you go to that heaven? Are you saying that heaven is in hell? You urself keep showing that ur beliefs are wrong . Look at what you have been saying since and see if they are in harmony. And pls when posting , dnt use ur speculations as facts |
Annunaki:@ blackfire After reading ur post , I not fit see the screen of my phone well well again for 30mins due to the accumulation of water for my eye. I imagined the scenario and I could not stop laughing. Just imagine people on a boat where someone said "let's sing praise song" and one guy starts with that song . Nobody will clap , talkless of sing along. Do not tempt the devil, these guys wanted to stone him!. |
MuttleyLaff:I apologise , to paulgrundy, youguyz, muttleylaff and everyone else. I'm totally sorry for that post. It was unnessssary. I admit , I stooped low . |
Jessicha:Yep, I do mean the bold. All these post they are posting is an attempt to take one away from the questions asked. They did not realise that they will hook themselves further with their scripture quotes. Imagine, they both want to be entertained, or probably its just one person that wants to be entertained on two different monikers. Paulgrundy had at one time posted he was paul grundy and he owns the website. Only for him to start speaking pidgin. He put a picture of someone else(an oyinbo ) with a child that is not his. putting someone else picture in ur moniker shows you have no character . He also will not tell you his religious affliation or church he attends. Modified: I've given then an explanation, its now left for them to proove that jesus went to heaven that day!. Just wait for there answer on these and compare it to what paulgrundy has been saying since. |
paulGrundy:You have refused to answer questions posed to you. You have refused to explain bible scriptures read out to you. You keep on bringing different bibles verses while refusing to explain previous verses in which you found urself hooked and ur views contradictory. Now you bring on this verse, thinking it will save you. Readers are not gullible, they follow the thread, they know who views are like a house made of cards. Ill encourage you to address the numerous questions you have been asked. Read this culled from a website) Most Bible versions translate Christ's words to the convicted criminal being crucified with Him similar to the New King James Version: “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43). Many people think Jesus assured the man he would go to heaven with Him that very day. But is this really what He meant? Although it is a strong supporting factor, the fundamental understanding of this passage does not rest solely on the misplacement of a comma in English translations. Certainly the true meaning would be better understood if the comma were correctly placed after the word today . However, other rules of sound Bible study also help us to understand Luke 23:43. We need to first understand that original texts of the Bible (Greek for the New Testament and Hebrew and some Aramaic for the Old Testament) used no punctuation. As Dr. E.W. Bullinger explains in The Companion Bible: “None of our modern marks of punctuation are found [in Bible texts] until the ninth century . . . The punctuation of all modern editions of the Greek text, and of all versions made from it, rests entirely on human authority, and has no weight whatever in determining or even influencing the interpretation of a single passage” (1990, Appendix 94, p. 136, emphasis in original). In most cases translators and publishers of the Bible have done an admirable job using punctuation to clarify the meaning of the Scriptures, but this is one case where their doctrinal bias has regrettably obscured the meaning of Christ's words. By placing a comma before “today” in Christ's statement to the dying man rather than after it, they have Jesus saying something He never intended. We know this because the Bible clearly says Jesus Himself did not go to paradise or heaven on the day He died! Instead He died and was buried in the grave. Notice the apostle Paul's clear statement in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4: “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” (emphasis added throughout). Notice what Christ told Mary soon after He had been resurrected: “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father” ( John 20:17). A full three days after His death, Jesus Himself clearly said that He had not yet ascended to heaven! Jesus had earlier plainly said that He would lay in the grave for three days and three nights ( Matthew 12:40). The Scriptures nowhere say that His body was buried but His soul went elsewhere. Jesus died and was buried. He went only to the grave. Therefore the dying criminal could not have been with Jesus in heaven that day, because Jesus Himself did not go there then. If Jesus was not telling the man he would be in heaven or paradise on that day, what was He telling him? A fundamental principle for sound Bible study is to carefully check the context. Notice thespecific wording of the man's request: “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom” (Luke 23:42). Notice that the thief expressed no expectation of immediately going to heaven with Jesus at the moment they died. You urself , paulgrundy said jesus went to hell. Ur contradictions are mounting with the scriptures you urself posted , yet ur aim is to entertain urself and not to face the truth. |
paulGrundy:I asked you several questions which I numbered . You have refused to answer them. If you know the truth , answer those questions with scriptural proof. |
......... Yooguyz:Hello youguyz( the gay oriented pastor) I read ur post and wondered how I changed my stance. will like you to reply on that. The issue was not about ressurection, the issue was about ressurection to heaven . Trying to defend firstfruits with ressurection before kesus is false and bad knowledge about the scriptures. Hence I asked him several questions. There are several questions posed to paulgrundy in my post which you quoted. The one about being ressurected with inperishable body was not answered by him. You defend him, can you help him answer those questions ? The questions are : 1.That it also means that they have already been judged ? 2.If so, who will later be righteous and unrighteous that are ressurected in the last day? 3. Who will hades and the sea give up later, when they are not there any longer.? 4.Are you saying there are two judgements, one immediately after death and the other later ? Youguyz, Jesus is the first to be resurrected with an in perishable body. All others ressurected before jesus, died !. Non who died and where ressurected before jesus came is said to have ascended to heaven after they where resurrected. Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. The facts above are from the bible . I did not suggest them. So the manner at which jesus was ressurected is different from the temporary ressurection of those before him , that is why the bible said jesus is the first , firstborn, firstfruit of those to be ressurected. And other faithful disciples of his hope to be ressurected in such manner so as to also have a divine nature, an imortal being. |
@ johnw74 @ jozzy4 @ everybody else Watchtower Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom is an illustrated religious magazine, published semimonthly in 251 languages by Jehovah's Witnesses via the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania and printed in various branch offices around the world. Along with its companion magazine, Awake!, The Watchtower —Public Edition is the most widely circulated magazine in the world, with an average print run of nearly 53,000,000 copies per month. all involved are volunteers. they are not there for money Unlike some religious books where the authors have their names boldly written for recognition and showmanship, The names of the authors (except in first- person life stories), and other publishing staff are never included in the magazine. they do their work not for public praise. Since the first issue of The Watchtower in 1879, with 6,000 copies printed, circulation of The Watchtower continued to increase, and the magazine has not missed an issue. (Can you beat that!, over hundred years and no issue is missed) The magazine is printed in nineteen different countries about 25% of the total is printed at one of the organization's printeries in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (go to eigeduma, edo state and see how work is done in a peaceful and beautiful environment. The Public Edition has an average monthly print run of about 53,000,000 copies, making it the magazine with the largest circulation in the world. The magazine is distributed by Jehovah's Witnesses, who consider their preaching work to be a public service. From March 1, 1990, the journals were made available at no cost, on a freewill donation basis in the United States, with the stated purpose of simplifying their Bible educational work and distinguishing themselves from those who commercialize religion. The article "Use Our Literature Wisely", which appeared in the May 1990 issue of Our Kingdom Ministry, stated that "there are growing pressures against all religious elements" and went on to say that their main concern was to move ahead in the worldwide preaching work, "without hindrance." The sale of Jehovah's Witnesses' literature was gradually phased out in other countries, and The Watchtower has been distributed free of charge worldwide since January 2000, its printing being funded by voluntary donations from Jehovah's Witnesses and members of the public. All these achievement from an organization that does not collect tithe or force its members to make offerings. They do their work willingly and happily ,just as true christians are supposed to do, going from house to house as jesus commanded, not in private jets, armoured jeeps or expensive worldly materials. These good news must be preached in all the earth, and then the end will come After Jesus’ death and resurrection, his disciples continued to preach “from house to house.” ( Acts 5:42) As Jesus did, they too preached in informal settings and in public places. ( John 4:7-26; 18:20; Acts 17:17) Today, Jehovah’s Witnesses use those same methods to preach to all people. Jesus indicated that not everyone would listen. (Matthew 10:14; 24:37-39) . But I will continue to preach , to save myself and those who listen to me. |
mubarakopeyemi:More than 100!!? Mention Just one pls,and let's analyse it here. I said the koran is not specific on certain issues. There are some things that happened that specific info are left out. For example is the issue of who you fight. I once asked a Muslim to explain, using the koran, how abraham tried to sacrifice ishmeal. But he could not. Can you? . |
ortopazz:I support the dropping of points. I agree to the fact that madrid fans are not that much as the others. As for other threads having more comments than this thread, I believe is more about the parties going on there, Chelsea lost a match and the party went on for ten pages!. Maybe we will have more comment if we lose matches like some do or if we win many recent throphies like some do. |
@ paulgrundy but i can suggest where he was taken too-- God took him to your backyard.Bro, use scriptural facts to support ur suggestion, do not use suggestions as the foundation of ur beliefs. 1. The scripture did not say where God took enoch . 2. Apostle paul said he died like all other faithful men he mentioned. 3. Apostle paul said he, like all other faithful men did not receive the promise when they died, but saw it afar off. A good Christian will look at these facts as stated in the bible and explain it, Yet you keep suggesting otherwise without giving ur own view of the scriptures quoted to you. if old covenant cleansing is not enough to enter heaven, by your statement you are implyingI restate again : 1. It was shown to you with scripture that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. 2. It was shown to you with scripture that enoch and all other faithful men of old died and did not receive the promise. 3. It was shown to you that the ransom had to be payed before the inheritance can be achieved. 4. It was shown to you that the old covenant and its cleasing of sin process was not good enough to enter heaven. Does not all the points shown to you show you that prior to the establishment of the new covenant , no imperfect human can enter heaven?. They died like adam died, they return to dust like adam did. On that day they died, their thoughts do perish. They can only make heaven only if they are part of the first resurrection. Now who is part of the first resurrection and who is not, but part of other resurrection. These question I have asked you and u refused to answer. Answering that question will help you to understand who goes or is in heaven. As at when this verse was written , David did not ascend to heaven Acts 2:34: For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand. oga some folks hasShow us where it is stated that they were resurrected to heaven. My point is based on a scripture where it is said that God told adam where he came from and where it will go to when he dies. Yet you suggest otherwise and still refuse to address that scripture. Are you deliberately misreading my quotes or you don't understand or even read them @ all.John 3:13 :No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. Ur statement : because he alone came down from heaven and possess the knowledge to teach people about heaven. Conclusion: jesus alone has ascended and descended. If my conclusion is wrong , pls. Re -explain the part "no one has ascended to heaven except .." and let's see if it wunt contradict ur explanation on moses and elijah. Pls answer the questions posed to you a while ago. |
paulGrundy:Oga, dnt change the topic, dnt start another attack when one has not been cleared yet. I've given you instances where "horama" is translated as "vision" in the scriptures versions you quoted. I've explained what "horama" is. Yet you say I lie that jesus did not say "vision" when it is glaring that it is you that does not read ur bible. Pls explain what jesus said to nicodemus and elijah and moses coming to meet jesus and let's see if it wunt contradict it and the holes filled with speculations. |
paulGrundy:The Greek for "vision " as used in Matt 17:9 is "horama." Some scripture verses where the Greek work "horama" is found and how it is translated. Acts 10:17 New International Version "While Peter was wondering about the meaning of the vision".... New Living Translation "Peter was very perplexed. What could the vision mean?"..... Acts 11:5 New International Version ".....and in a trance I saw a vision."...... New Living Translation ....." and while I was praying, I went into a trance and saw a vision.".... Acts 12:9 ...."he thought he was seeing a vision....." New Living Translation ".....But all the time he thought it was a vision....." Acts 16:9 New International Version "During the night Paul had a vision"... New Living Translation "That night Paul had a vision:" Acts 16:10 New International Version "After Paul had seen the vision," ................................... horama: that which is seen Original Word: ὅραμα, ατος, τό Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: horama Phonetic Spelling: (hor'-am- ah) Short Definition: a spectacle, vision Definition: a spectacle, vision, that which is seen. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3705 hórama (a neuter noun derived from 3708 /horáō, "to see, spiritual and mentally" – a vision(spiritual seeing), focusing on the impact it has on the one beholding the vision (spiritual seeing). See 3708 (horaō). Vision: an experience of seeing someone or something in a dream or trance, or as a supernatural apparition. Read the bible Bro, ur translations use "vision to represent "horama". |
@ paulgrundy Those using being born again as the only criteria to make heaven (before Jesus).You have been giving time and chance to explain jesus statement that one cannot see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. You keep on denying that statement without telling us why. U use enoch as an excuse, these same enoch in which it was not mentioned in the scriptures how and where he was taken. For ur mind you Just concluded for God that he was taken to heaven despite numerous scripture showing you that was not the case. It was shown to you with scripture that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. It was shown to you with scripture that enoch and all other faithful men of old died and did not receive the promise. It was shown to you that the ransom had to be payed before the inheritance can be achieved. It was shown to you that the old covenant and its cleasing of sin process was not good enough to enter heaven. Yet you hold on to these false views , you now speculate on time and categories of when and where they where resurrected cus grouping them together into one resurrection will expose you. God, the creator of adam told adam where he will go to when he dies. Yet you say its a lie and use speculations to determine where adam is. And to even tell lies on Jesus' head, disgusts me!! ):<See how ur views are now contradicting each other. First jesus is the only man that has ascended and come from heaven. Later abraham and elijah where literarily seen on earth after ascending to heaven . Abeg, those question I asked are still pending, dnt run away from them . |
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