2 John speaks of the "elect lady."
Do you believe it is speaking of a
(1) literal woman
(2) a specific congregation
(3) the church in general?
And why?
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Judgment after Death
Is there really a "waiting room" for the dead, or does judgment come on each person immediately after death?
Since time does not exist outside of this existence, how can we spend "time" in a place where there is no "time"?
This topic has been brought up to me quite a bit lately by preachers and other Christians. When we die, are we immediately judged, or are we just basically spiritually unconscious for hundreds or thousands of years until Christ comes again?
If you believe we go to a spiritual "waiting room" (most who hold this point to the rich man and Lazarus for proof), exactly how much time do we spend there when there is no "time" outside of this physical existence? How much time do you spend in a place where there is no time?
The rich man and Lazarus were obviously both judged (one was in torment, the other in paradise). If there is a "waiting room" (this is how many describe the idea of Hades), are people punished there and then moved to another place of punishment later?
Still trying to wrap my mind around these ideas and understand what seems like contradictions in some of the views.
Hebrews 9:27 says that it is appointed for man once to die and then the judgment. Once we pass from this life judgment has been rendered.
2 Corinthians 5:10 says "that we all must stand before the judgment seat of Christ." Is there a Scripture that says that we must all stand in judgment at the same time? I know in the book of Revelation there is one that alludes to it possibly, but at the present moment my mind cannot bring one to remebrance. It seems to me that once we pass fromt his life we have recieved are jugment and know where we are going (if you will). Paul says in 1 Cor. 15:51ff, that all shall not die but all will be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye. How fast is that? These are just my thoughts do with them what you will.
Since time does not exist outside of this existence, how can we spend "time" in a place where there is no "time"?
This topic has been brought up to me quite a bit lately by preachers and other Christians. When we die, are we immediately judged, or are we just basically spiritually unconscious for hundreds or thousands of years until Christ comes again?
If you believe we go to a spiritual "waiting room" (most who hold this point to the rich man and Lazarus for proof), exactly how much time do we spend there when there is no "time" outside of this physical existence? How much time do you spend in a place where there is no time?
The rich man and Lazarus were obviously both judged (one was in torment, the other in paradise). If there is a "waiting room" (this is how many describe the idea of Hades), are people punished there and then moved to another place of punishment later?
Still trying to wrap my mind around these ideas and understand what seems like contradictions in some of the views.
Hebrews 9:27 says that it is appointed for man once to die and then the judgment. Once we pass from this life judgment has been rendered.
2 Corinthians 5:10 says "that we all must stand before the judgment seat of Christ." Is there a Scripture that says that we must all stand in judgment at the same time? I know in the book of Revelation there is one that alludes to it possibly, but at the present moment my mind cannot bring one to remebrance. It seems to me that once we pass fromt his life we have recieved are jugment and know where we are going (if you will). Paul says in 1 Cor. 15:51ff, that all shall not die but all will be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye. How fast is that? These are just my thoughts do with them what you will.
Preaching and "Contending" for Christ and our Faith
It is possible to contend for the faith without being contentious about the faith. Unfortunately, many brethren haven't learned that lesson.
Confidence in Heaven
Bradley Cobb
This morning's sermon was extremely well-received, and it was suggested by more than one person that I preach it about every 6 months. It is called "how to have confidence in your salvation" and deals with the life of Paul.
1. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he became a Christian (Acts 22:16, 9:18).
2. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he endured the hard times (Matthew 10:22, 2 Cor 11).
3. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he fought a good fight (2 Timothy 4:7).
4. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7).
5. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he was ready to die (2 Timothy 4:6).
This morning's sermon was extremely well-received, and it was suggested by more than one person that I preach it about every 6 months. It is called "how to have confidence in your salvation" and deals with the life of Paul.
1. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he became a Christian (Acts 22:16, 9:18).
2. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he endured the hard times (Matthew 10:22, 2 Cor 11).
3. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he fought a good fight (2 Timothy 4:7).
4. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7).
5. Paul could have confidence in heaven because he was ready to die (2 Timothy 4:6).
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sincerity Not Enough for Salvation
Paul was Sincere
Acts 23:1 & 26:9-11
1 Timothy 1:12-16
Acts 7:58-60 & 8:1
Cornelius was Sincere
Acts 10:1-2 & 11:13-14
See also Proverbs 14:12, Luke 16:15, Isaiah 55:8-9
Acts 23:1 & 26:9-11
1 Timothy 1:12-16
Acts 7:58-60 & 8:1
Cornelius was Sincere
Acts 10:1-2 & 11:13-14
See also Proverbs 14:12, Luke 16:15, Isaiah 55:8-9
Holy Spirit
Member of Godhead—Matthew 28: 19, 1 John 5:7-8
"He"—John 16:13 & 14:16-17, Acts 8:29
Gave us God's word—2 Peter 1:21
"Sword of Spirit" is "Word"—Ephesians 6:17,
Holy Spirit baptism—Occurred twice
1. On Pentecost—To give power to the apostles—Acts 1:8 & 2:1-4
2. At Cornelius' house to show that 1gentiles accepted—Acts 11:15-18 & 15:7-8.
3. Paul later wrote that there is now only "One Baptism"—Ephesians 4:4
4. Baptism in the name of Christ is water baptism—Acts 10:47-48 and Acts 2:38. It is commanded of everyone—Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16
"He"—John 16:13 & 14:16-17, Acts 8:29
Gave us God's word—2 Peter 1:21
"Sword of Spirit" is "Word"—Ephesians 6:17,
Holy Spirit baptism—Occurred twice
1. On Pentecost—To give power to the apostles—Acts 1:8 & 2:1-4
2. At Cornelius' house to show that 1gentiles accepted—Acts 11:15-18 & 15:7-8.
3. Paul later wrote that there is now only "One Baptism"—Ephesians 4:4
4. Baptism in the name of Christ is water baptism—Acts 10:47-48 and Acts 2:38. It is commanded of everyone—Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16
What Does The Bible Say About Eternal Punishment?
Matthew 25:41-46
Mark 9:43-48
Matthew 10:28
Luke 16:19-31
Matthew 13:40-42
Revelation 14:9-11 & 21:8
Punishment worse than death:
Matthew 18:6 & 26:24
Hebrews 10:28-29
Wicked raised for this:
John 5:28-29
Acts 24:14-15
Daniel 12:2
Wicked at future judgment:
Matthew 10:15
Luke 11:31-32
Mark 9:43-48
Matthew 10:28
Luke 16:19-31
Matthew 13:40-42
Revelation 14:9-11 & 21:8
Punishment worse than death:
Matthew 18:6 & 26:24
Hebrews 10:28-29
Wicked raised for this:
John 5:28-29
Acts 24:14-15
Daniel 12:2
Wicked at future judgment:
Matthew 10:15
Luke 11:31-32
Divorce
Matthew 19:8-9 & 5:31-32,
1 Corinthians 7:10-11,
Luke 16:18
Romans 7:1-3
Mark 6:16-18
Ezra 10:1-3
1 Corinthians 7:10-11,
Luke 16:18
Romans 7:1-3
Mark 6:16-18
Ezra 10:1-3
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