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Christianity EtcRe: The Light Of The World - Olamide Obire by jiggaz(op): 6:54am On Feb 09, 2017
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Christianity EtcRe: Repentance : What Is It? - Olamide Obire by jiggaz(op): 6:54am On Feb 09, 2017
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Christianity EtcHEAVEN : A Glorified Body : Resurrection Illustrated - John MacArthur by jiggaz(op): 6:32pm On Feb 06, 2017
by John MacArthur

As we saw in our post on Monday, bodily resurrection is an essential element of our future in heaven. Believers will enjoy eternity in the presence of God in glorified, perfected bodies. But what do we know about those bodies? How will they function, and what will they be like? The apostle Paul gives us some insight in 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 .

Paul uses a series of comparisons to explain the resurrection of the body. The first is an illustration borrowed from Christ’s own teaching. Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit” ( John 12:24 ).

The apostle applies the same imagery to our bodily resurrection: “What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain” (1 Corinthians 15:36–37 ). When you plant a seed, the first thing a seed does is die. It goes into the ground, begins the process of fermentation and decomposition, and that is what triggers the new life. Similarly our bodies will die, be placed in a grave, and then be raised, just as a seed dies and produces a plant that is far more glorious than the seed.

Also, the seed contains the pattern for the plant that grows. All the genetic code for an entire oak tree is contained inside the kernel of the acorn. Likewise, our resurrection bodies will bear a resemblance to the body that is buried—but with a far greater glory. We will be ourselves, only perfect. And the decomposition of the earthly will only facilitate the remaking of a glorified resurrection body—with none of the flaws of the old, but with all that is necessary for a perfect existence in heaven.

That answers the question “How are the dead raised?” ( 1 Corinthians 15:35 ). Paul employs a second illustration to reply to the doubter’s second challenge, “With what kind of body do they come?” The scoffer’s question suggests that it is absurd to think normal human flesh would be fit for life in heaven. Paul’s reply points out that it is absurd to think of the resurrection body as “normal” human flesh.

After all, even in our limited earthly knowledge, “not all flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish” (1 Corinthians 15:39 ). The resurrected body will no doubt be a different variety of flesh than we know from earthly experience. It will be literal human flesh, but gloriously and perfectly so. It will be as different from our earthly flesh as fish flesh is from bird flesh.

Making another comparison, Paul says, “There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is of one kind, and the glory of the earthly is of another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory” ( 1 Corinthians 15:40–41 ). Since God made everything from the tiniest microscopic creature to a massive galaxy full of star systems, He can make any kind of body He wants. God’s creation is rich with infinite variety. Why question His ability to create human flesh that is fit for heaven?

Tying all these illustrations together, Paul concludes:

So is it with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. (1 Corinthians 15:42–44 )

All of that to say, in heaven we will have real bodies that are permanently and eternally perfect. You will never look in a mirror and notice wrinkles or a receding hairline. You will never have a day of sickness. You won’t be susceptible to injury, disease, or allergies. There will be none of those things in heaven. There will only be absolute, imperishable perfection.

We will no doubt have otherworldly abilities in heaven. Remember that the heavenly city is fifteen hundred miles high. Don’t think you’ll be waiting for elevators to get you to the top. You’ll no doubt have the ability to take flight—or, if you desire, simply be transported there in an instant—in the same way that Christ’s resurrection body could seemingly disappear and reappear in another place at will.

Above all, we will be Christlike . Paul writes,

Thus it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual. The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. As was the man of dust, so also are those who are of the dust, and as is the man of heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. ( 1 Corinthians 15:45–48 )

In that passage Paul contrasts the heads of two families. Adam is our father according to the flesh, meaning that he is the head of the human race. Christ is our spiritual head, and the first among the redeemed race. Just as our earthly bodies are descended from Adam’s so that we resemble him, so in heaven we will be like Jesus Christ, who is incorruptible, eternal, glorified, powerful, and spiritual. According to Philippians 3:21 , God “will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body.”

So the best picture of what we’ll be like in heaven is the resurrection body of Jesus Christ. We will have a body fit for the full life of God to indwell and express itself forever. We’ll be able to eat but won’t need to. We will have bodies that can move at will through space and matter. Our bodies will be ageless and incorruptible; we will know nothing of pain, tears, sorrow, sickness, or death.

Our resurrection bodies will be brilliant in their splendor. Christ’s glorified body is described as shining like the sun in its strength (Revelation 1:16 ). In an Old Testament promise, Scripture compares our glorified bodies to the shining of the moon and stars: “Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever” (Daniel 12:3 ).

Do you see why it is irrational to seek our highest joy and comfort in this life? God’s plan, to make us like Christ, is infinitely better.

(Adapted from The Glory of Heaven ; all Scripture references are taken from the ESV unless otherwise noted.)

http://www.gty.org/Blog/B130703/a-glorified-body-resurrection-illustrated

Christianity EtcRe: Endtimes : Rebuilding The Temple - Ralph Yankee Arnold by jiggaz(op): 6:25pm On Feb 06, 2017
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Christianity EtcRe: If We Are Holy, Why Does God Call Us To Be Holy? - Paul Ellis by jiggaz(op): 6:24pm On Feb 06, 2017
jiggaz:
morning
Christianity EtcRe: The Light Of The World - Olamide Obire by jiggaz(op): 6:24pm On Feb 06, 2017
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Christianity EtcRe: HEAVEN : A Glorified Body : The Necessity Of Our Resurrection - John MacArthur by jiggaz(op): 6:23pm On Feb 06, 2017
jiggaz:
afternoon.
Christianity EtcRe: HEAVEN : The Perfection Of Heaven - John MacArthur by jiggaz(op): 6:23pm On Feb 06, 2017
jiggaz:
noted.
Christianity EtcRe: Thanksgiving Can Raise The Dead!! - Joseph Prince by jiggaz(op): 6:40am On Feb 06, 2017
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Christianity EtcRe: The Answer For A Guilty Conscience - Joseph Prince by jiggaz(op): 6:39am On Feb 06, 2017
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Christianity EtcRe: Jesus' Blood Stops Evil In Its Tracks - Joseph Prince by jiggaz(op): 6:39am On Feb 06, 2017
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Christianity EtcRe: The Light Of The World - Olamide Obire by jiggaz(op): 6:38am On Feb 06, 2017
morning.
Christianity EtcRe: If We Are Holy, Why Does God Call Us To Be Holy? - Paul Ellis by jiggaz(op): 6:36am On Feb 06, 2017
morning
Christianity EtcEndtimes : Rebuilding The Temple - Ralph Yankee Arnold by jiggaz(op): 6:20am On Feb 06, 2017
As a Christian, i am soooo interested in this cos it means the end is even closer than i think.

"And when these begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh." Luke 21:28.

Although there will be no signs of the rapture, there will be signs that will occur just after the rapture as signs of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. There are no signs for the rapture, but there are many signs for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ when He will set up His Kingdom on the earth.
In a recent article in the New York Times, datelined Jerusalem August 5, 1986, the New York Times reported:

"In a step that defied both civil and religious law in Israel, a group of prominent rabbis issued a formal call today for the construction of a synagogue on the Temple Mount, an area sacred to Moslems and forbidden to Jews."

"They also called for public prayers on the site."

"The rabbis buttressed their call today with a 1967 survey map purporting to show the exact location of the Original First and Second Temples as well as the Holy of Holies, the Ark of the Covenant. They said that by careful measurements, that they had identified the exact area of the Temple of Mount where it would be permissible under Jewish religious law to build a synagogue."

"In its call for the building of a synagogue, the religious order issued by the meeting today also raised the possibility of building a third temple in the immediate future, rather than waiting as some Orthodox groups hold-for the return of the Messiah."

We know from the Scriptures that the Jewish Temple will be rebuilt after the rapture and blood sacrifices will be offered again (Daniel 9:27).

II Thessalonians 2:3-4 reads, "Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God." The "day" referred to in this reference is speaking of the tribulation period during which the antichrist will be revealed. The phrase "falling away", means departure and is a reference to the rapture when all believers on the earth will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air (I Thessalonians 4:17). It is Holy Spirit who is hindering iniquity in the world today (I Thessalonians 2:6-cool. When the Holy Spirit departs, then we depart because the Holy Spirit dwells in us forever.

Follow the sequence:

1. Departure first (rapture of all believers) (II Thessalonians 2:3-4).

2. Revealing of the antichrist will take place in a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem.
For the first time since AD 70, we now see the possibility of that temple being built at anytime.


Follow the sequence:

1. The state of Israel was reborn after 2,000 years, on May 14, 1948.

2. The state of Israel conquered Old Jerusalem and the Temple Mount in June 1967.

3. Prominent Jewish rabbis call for worship on the Temple Mount, and raised the possibility of building a third temple in the immediate future rather than waiting, as some Orthodox groups hold, for the return of the Messiah.

We must be living very close to the event called the rapture, because we are already seeing signs of events that will take place after the rapture. Never before now have these circumstances been present. What an exciting time to be living as we watch for the Lord's return!

Jesus Christ speaks of this same event in Matthew chapter 24 when asked the question, "What shall be the sign of thy coming?" After listing several signs he says, "When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand)(Matthew 24:15)." The "holy place" is the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem. The "abomination of desolation" is an image the antichrist will place in the temple when he proclaims he is God. Jesus said that Daniel the prophet spoke of this event.

We learn from Daniel Chapter 9 that the antichrist will stop the sacrifices that will be offered again during the tribulation exactly mid-way or three and one-half years into the tribulation. "And he (antichrist) shall confirm the covenant any (peace treaty with Israel and Arab nations) for one week (week of years or seven years): and in the midst of the week (half way through the seven year week) he (the antichrist) shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease (he will stop the sacrifices which are resumed), and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate (Daniel 9:27)."

What if the Lord should return this year? He could return this year, you know! That would mean that we might only have weeks left until He will catch us up to meet Him in the air at the rapture.

If you knew that Jesus would definitely come this year, would you do anything differently than what you are doing? Is there anyone that you would witness to?

Time is running out! Once Jesus returns, it will be too late for you to witness to loved ones, to read your Bible, to attend church, to get your Christian life together. It will be too late!

Now is the time to make a decision to get going for the Lord! Jesus may not come this year, but He just might come this year! Don't gamble!

Signs are all about us that signal that the time is right for Jesus to come. Jesus, himself, told us when these things [signs] begin to come to pass to look for Him. We need to let it affect our lives!
http://www.biblelineministries.org/articles/basearch.php3?action=full&mainkey=REBUILDING+THE+TEMPLE

Christianity EtcRe: Religious Gangsters ( Matthew 7:21-23) - Paul Ellis by jiggaz(op): 10:01pm On Feb 05, 2017
Danielgabby:
ok thanks
u welcome.
Christianity EtcRe: Religious Gangsters ( Matthew 7:21-23) - Paul Ellis by jiggaz(op): 10:00pm On Feb 05, 2017
Danielgabby:
i ddnt see the mail o
I have sent it.
Christianity EtcRe: Religious Gangsters ( Matthew 7:21-23) - Paul Ellis by jiggaz(op): 6:40pm On Feb 05, 2017
Danielgabby:
which church do u attend
Winners Chapel... i have replied your PM , check your email now.
Christianity EtcRe: Religious Gangsters ( Matthew 7:21-23) - Paul Ellis by jiggaz(op): 6:29pm On Feb 05, 2017
Danielgabby:
jiggaz PM please
Didn't see any PM.
Christianity EtcRe: Is Jesus Enough? - Andrew Wommack by jiggaz(op): 6:28pm On Feb 05, 2017
Danielgabby:
Nice 1 jiggaz......Thank God u know the truth..Dis is a major topic needed to teach Christians..... Laziness has caused a lot of damage.....Things have crept in unawares.......Most christians dont even know why they are Christians... They are too lazy to read the Bible. As Christians we should learn to grow SPIRITUALLY ....we should desire spiritual gifts..(1st Corinthians 14).Many people dont have revelational knowledge of the bible..
Thank you.. yeah datz true.
Christianity EtcRe: Jesus' Blood Stops Evil In Its Tracks - Joseph Prince by jiggaz(op): 1:10pm On Feb 05, 2017
noted. . ....
Christianity EtcRe: The Answer For A Guilty Conscience - Joseph Prince by jiggaz(op): 1:10pm On Feb 05, 2017
jiggaz:
. . . . morning
Christianity EtcRe: Apostle Paul's Brutal Message To Galatian Christians On The Gospel Of Grace by jiggaz(op): 1:09pm On Feb 05, 2017
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Christianity EtcRe: And Such Were Some Of You : Will Believers Not Enter The Kingdom?- Jack Kelley by jiggaz(op): 1:09pm On Feb 05, 2017
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Christianity EtcRe: Jesus, The Measure Of Your Righteousness - Joseph Prince by jiggaz(op): 1:05pm On Feb 05, 2017
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Christianity EtcRe: How To Recognize A Mixed - Grace Gospel - Paul Ellis by jiggaz(op): 1:05pm On Feb 05, 2017
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Christianity EtcRe: Are You Lukewarm? - Paul Ellis by jiggaz(op): 1:04pm On Feb 05, 2017
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Christianity EtcRe: The Prodigal Son - Jack Kelley by jiggaz(op): 1:03pm On Feb 05, 2017
jiggaz:
morning
Christianity EtcRe: Is Jesus Enough? - Andrew Wommack by jiggaz(op): 1:03pm On Feb 05, 2017
noted..
Christianity EtcRe: Religious Gangsters ( Matthew 7:21-23) - Paul Ellis by jiggaz(op): 1:00pm On Feb 05, 2017
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Christianity EtcRe: How Do We Seek The Kingdom Of God? Let's See - Joseph Prince by jiggaz(op): 12:59pm On Feb 05, 2017
jiggaz:
morning .
Christianity EtcRe: HEAVEN : A Glorified Body : The Necessity Of Our Resurrection - John MacArthur by jiggaz(op): 12:57pm On Feb 05, 2017
afternoon.

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