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Results from: Answered Questions, Answers, Unanswered Questions, Notes
Contents include: "paradise"
On or After: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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no more animal sacrifice |
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Heb 8:13 |
DocTrinsograce |
Wed 09/30/09, 6:36pm |
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The orthodox Christian response to this question is consistent from the various theological traditions:
"From the Holy Gospel, which God Himself first revealed in Paradise (Gen. 3:15),afterwards proclaimed by the holy Patriarchs and Prophets (Gen. 22:18; 49:10-11; Rom. 1:2; Heb. 1:1; Acts 3:22-24; 10:43), and foreshadowed by the sacrifices and other ceremonies of the law (John 5:46; Heb. 10:7), and finally fulfilled by His well-beloved Son (Rom. 10:4; Gal. 4:4-5; Heb. 10:1)." --Heidelberg Catechism
"The covenant of grace was administered under the Old Testament, by promises (Rom. 15:8), prophecies (Acts 3:20, 24), sacrifices (Heb. 10:1), circumcision (Rom. 4:11), the passover (1Cor. 5:7), and other types and ordinances, which did all foresignify Christ then to come, and were for that time sufficient to build up the elect in faith in the promised Messiah (Heb. ch. 8-10; 11:13), by whom they then had full remission of sin, and eternal salvation (Gal. 3:7-9, 14)." --Westminster Larger Confession
"Although the price of redemption was not actually paid by Christ till after His incarnation, yet the virtue, efficacy, and benefit thereof were communicated to the elect in all ages successively from the beginning of the world, in and by those promises, types, and sacrifices wherein He was revealed, and signified to be the seed which should bruise the serpent's head (1 Cor. 4:10; Heb. 4:2; 1 Peter 1:10-11); and the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world (Rev. 13:8), being the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever (Heb. 13:8)." --London Baptist Confession of Faith
"Although the work of redemption was not actually wrought by Christ, till after his incarnation; yet the virtue, efficacy and benefits thereof were communicated to the elect in all ages, successively from the beginning of the world, in and by those promises, types and sacrifices wherein he was revealed and signified to be the Seed of the woman, which should bruise the serpent's head, and the Lamb slain from the beginning of the world, being yesterday and today the same, and for ever. " --Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order
"This covenant was differently administered in the time of the law, and in the time of the gospel (2 Cor. 3:6-9) under the law, it was administered by promises, prophecies, sacrifices, circumcision, the paschal lamb, and other types and ordinances delivered to the people of the Jews, all foresignifying Christ to come (Heb. 8-10; Rom. 4:11; Col. 2:11-12; 1 Cor. 5:7); which were, for that time, sufficient and efficacious, through the operation of the Spirit, to instruct and build up the elect in faith in the promised Messiah (1 Cor. 10:1-4; Heb. 11:13; John 8:56), by whom they had full remission of sins, and eternal salvation; and is called the old testament (Gal. 3:7-9, 14; Psa. 32:1-2, 5).
"Under the gospel, when Christ, the substance (Col. 2:17) was exhibited, the ordinances in which this covenant is dispensed are the preaching of the Word, and the administration of the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper (1 Cor. 1:21; 11:23-25; Matt. 28:19-20): which, though fewer in number, and administered with more simplicity, and less outward glory, yet, in them, it is held forth in more fullness, evidence and spiritual efficacy (Heb. 12:22-24; 2 Cor. 3:9-11; Jer. 31:33-34), to all nations, both Jews and Gentiles (Luke 2:32; Acts 10:34; Eph. 2:15-19); and is called the new testament (Luke 22:20). There are not therefore two covenants of grace, differing in substance, but one and the same, under various dispensations (Gal. 3:8-9, 14, 16; Rom. 3:21-22, 30; 4:3, 6-8, 16-17, 23-24; 10:6-10; Heb. 4:2; Gen. 15:6; Psa. 32:1-2; 1 Cor. 10:3-4)." --Westminster Confession of Faith
The shadow is utterly unnecessary when the Perfect has replaced it. |
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Satan's flood. Want some info. |
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Rev 12:15 |
orinvee |
Sat 12/5/09, 6:19pm |
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did jesus get keys of hades after death? |
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Rev 1:8 |
Makarios |
Wed 12/30/09, 8:18pm |
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Greetings Zoebear,
Concerning the Revelation passage, I will repost:
"Last Things, Intermediate State—See Isa 14:9, note; Lk 8:31, note; 16:19-26, note. Hades is the New Testament counterpart to Sheol in the Old Testament. Some interpreters believe Hades refers to the general realm of the dead. They believe the statement is that Christ holds the keys to death itself and to the realm of the dead. All people will appear before the great white throne, the only judgment, at which both believers and unbelievers will be judged. Death does not hold the last word about human existence. When it has closed its doors upon a life, Christ still holds the keys to death and opens the way for believers into paradise. For believers, it is comforting to know Christ has the final word. Some see Hades here refer to the intermediate state for unbelievers, corresponding in this view to paradise for believers. Hades will yield to the authority of Christ and deliver up the dead therein to the judgment of the great white throne (Rev 20:13). According to this view, the Great White Throne is a judgment only for unbelievers (Rev 20:11). Mt 25:31-33; 2 Co 5:10; and Rev 20:4 are thought to describe separate and different judgments." (Disciple's Study Bible)
"The keys of Hades and of Death describes Christ’s authority over those who have died physically and over their present resting place, which will be emptied and destroyed at the time of the great white throne judgment (20:11–15)." (Nelson NKJV Study Bible)
"1:18 the keys of death and of Hades. The keys denote the authority of Christ over physical death and Hades, the place that temporarily holds the immaterial part of the unbeliever between death and the ultimate casting into the lake of fire (see 20:14)." (Ryrie Study Bible)
"keys of death and of Hades. Absolute control over their domain" (Zondervan NASB Study Bible)
"I am he that liveth, and was dead—I am Jesus the Savior, who, though the fountain of life, have died for mankind; and being raised from the dead I shall die no more, the great sacrifice being consummated. And have the keys of death and the grave, so that I can destroy the living and raise the dead. The key here signifies the power and authority over life, death, and the grave. This is also a rabbinical form of speech. In the Jerusalem Targum, on Genesis 30:22, are these words: “There are four KEYS in the hand of God which he never trusts to angel or seraph.
1. The key of the rain;
2. The key of provision;
3. The key of the grave; and
4. The key of the barren womb.”
In Sanhedrin, fol. 113, 1, it is said: “When the son of the woman of Sarepta died, Elijah requested that to him might be given the key of the resurrection of the dead. They said to him, there are three KEYS which are not given into the hand of the apostle, the key of life, the key of the rain, and the key of the resurrection of the dead.” From these examples it is evident that we should understand , hades, here, not as hell, nor the place of separate spirits, but merely as the grave; and the key we find to be merely the emblem of power and authority. Christ can both save and destroy, can kill and make alive. Death is still under his dominion, and he can recall the dead whensoever he pleases. He is the resurrection and the life." (Adam Clarke Commentary)
"the keys of hell [Hades] and of death—The order is reversed in the earliest manuscripts. The “keys” are symbolic of authority; the one who has the keys opens and shuts the gates at will (Ps. 9:13, 14; Isa. 38:10; Matt. 16:18). Christ now has authority over death and Hades." (New Commentary on the Whole Bible: NT)
I have found that the theory that Jesus's living spirit went to Hades to obtain the 'keys of Hades' is loosely attributed to a particular interpretation of 1 Peter 3:18-20, Colossians 2:14-15 and Luke 16. But such an interpretation is not expressly stated as such within scripture, and therefore, will only remain just that - an interpretation, or opinion, in the minds of many who try to read less into the text then what is actually stated.
Blessings to you,
Nolan (Makarios)
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do you need to be baptized to go to heav |
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NT general |
dan.goulet |
Mon 03/15/10, 1:47am |
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Luk 23:39 And one of the hanged criminals blasphemed Him, saying, If you are Christ, save Yourself and us.
Luk 23:40 But answering, the other rebuked him, saying, Do you not fear God, since you are in the same condemnation.
Luk 23:41 And we indeed justly so, for we receive the due reward of our deeds, but this Man has done nothing amiss.
Luk 23:42 And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.
Luk 23:43 And Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, Today you shall be with Me in Paradise.
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Jesus time in Hell |
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1 Pet 3:18 |
azurelaw |
Thu 03/18/10, 5:58pm |
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Dear Brad,
Thank you for your fine answer. May I echo you with my 2 cents of the below scripture which obviously do not support Jesus went to hell after He died:-
Luke 23:43
And He said to him, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise."
Luke 23:46
And Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, "Father, INTO YOUR HANDS I COMMIT MY SPIRIT." Having said this, He breathed His last.
Shalom
Azure |
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In the beginning |
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Gen 1:1 |
keliy |
Sat 03/27/10, 8:00am |
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Now, to continue with my post, I must say, "If I had more time I could have made this shorter"
Part 2:
When Adam's sin brought death into the world: Yes. That would include vegetation and animals as well. Death is death, and there is no death in paradise, because that would mean suffering a loss.
Please see Rev 21:4,
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
You ask me for Scripture to support answers to your questions, but this is all I can do for now. God does not always give what we want, but He gives us all we need.
You say that it appears to you that life may have existed prior to the first day but can you support that? I do not believe there is a parallel to this statement in Scripture
The Bible does support itself, It says "All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made."
Now, in order for there to be life before the first day, would there not have to be a contradiction in there somewhere? Looking closely, there is not a gap, but there is a division.
If you read verses 3-5 closely, you can see that light was created on the first day.
Then, looking back, verses 1 and 2 give us a sort of prelude to the story of creation, and prepares us for the important matter that follows.
Just as chapter 2 is not another story of creation, but it is an appendix to the story that begins in chapter 1, and explains in greater detail the part of history which relates to mankind.
God Bless you Hoth, I hope that things can get clearer in your mind. I know that mine is often foggy but at that point I do not depend on my physical sense and just trust God to be true to His Word.
keliy
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soul in Heaven or Hell? |
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Judges |
justme |
Tue 04/6/10, 4:28pm |
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Hebrews 9:27 Plainly states that after death comes judgement.
The word "Rapture" is often understood from the Dispensational Premillennialism understanding of Scripture. There three other viewpoints to the end times besides what it apears your sister may believe in.
I believe Scripture teaches that those who die without Christ Jesus are in Hades until the Great White Throne Judgement, and then cast into eterinal punishment forever and ever.
Those who die in Christ are in Paridise, with the Lord, until The Lord Jesus returns with His Angels and those who are in Paradise. Blessings.
justme
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when we die |
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2 Cor 5:8 |
DocTrinsograce |
Wed 07/7/10, 6:48pm |
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Dear deejoe,
Theologians call the period of time after death and before resurrection as the "interim state."
The old Baptist divines put it this way: "The bodies of men after death return to dust, and see corruption; but their souls, which neither die nor sleep, having an immortal subsistence, immediately return to God who gave them. The souls of the righteous being then made perfect in holiness, are received into paradise, where they are with Christ, and behold the face of God in light and glory, waiting for the full redemption of their bodies; and the souls of the wicked are cast into hell; where they remain in torment and utter darkness, reserved to the judgment of the great day; besides these two places, for souls separated from their bodies, the Scripture acknowledgeth none. (Genesis 3:19; Acts 13:36; Ecclesiastes 12:7; Luke 23:43; 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6,8; Philippians 1:23; Hebrews 12:23; Jude 6, 7; 1 Peter 3:19; Luke 16:23, 24)" --1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, chapter 31, paragraph 1
Note that the interim state is an abnormal state. Men were not meant to be beings separate from bodies. Nor were men meant to dwell eternally in heaven. After glorification, when God restores His creation, men will again dwell upon the earth in the state for which they were created.
In Him, Doc |
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