17 Mar 17
(Luke 23:43) And he said to him: “Truly I tell you today, you will be with me in Paradise.”
Since the first paradise was the Garden of Eden, wasn't Jesus indicating that the Earth would be restored to a garden like condition here on Earth where humans will live?
(see (Psalm 37:11) But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.)
Then in harmony with:
(John 5:28, 29) Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.
There will be a resurrection of those evtl doers with the opportunity to gain everlasting life in that Paradise.
Originally posted by roigamTo your way of thinking, what are examples of "good things" done by "those who did good things" that will bring about the "resurrection of life" you believe in? Be specific, if you would.
...the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life
Originally posted by roigamI'll pass on your twisted Bible passages and your questionable dogma. I won't even entertain who you might think these "evil doers" are.
(Luke 23:43) And he said to him: “Truly I tell you today, you will be with me in Paradise.”
Since the first paradise was the Garden of Eden, wasn't Jesus indicating that the Earth would be restored to a garden like condition here on Earth where humans will live?
(see (Psalm 37:11) But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in ...[text shortened]... resurrection of those evtl doers with the opportunity to gain everlasting life in that Paradise.
I'll just ask this: If "evil doers" have an "opportunity" to "gain everlasting life", how do you suppose they will pull this off? Isn't He who sits in judgement of them just? Are you saying they can buy their way to Paradise?
17 Mar 17
Originally posted by FMFYour avatar looks like Beethoven when I'm reading your posts 😀
To your way of thinking, what are examples of "good things" done by "those who did good things" that will bring about the "resurrection of life" you believe in? Be specific, if you would.
I'm thinking it was not intentional
18 Mar 17
Originally posted by SuzianneThe Bible says:
I'll pass on your twisted Bible passages and your questionable dogma. I won't even entertain who you might think these "evil doers" are.
I'll just ask this: If "evil doers" have an "opportunity" to "gain everlasting life", how do you suppose they will pull this off? Isn't He who sits in judgement of them just? Are you saying they can buy their way to Paradise?
(Romans 6:23) For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.
So, the sins of one's lifetime are paid off in death.
In the resurrection people will be judged by how they act in that new life they are given as a gift from God through Christ Jesus.
It's a great opportunity and an undeserved kindness on God's part.
It's also "just" as most of those who come back in the resurrection will be people who never had the opportunity to hear about Jesus and put their faith in him,
-Removed-(John 5:28, 29) Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.
So, according to the Bible there will be many millions who are not JW's who will be given the chance for life.
All those will have the chance for an everlasting life in Paradise
Originally posted by roigamHuh? You believe that "good things" done by "those who did good things" will bring about the "resurrection of life" - this is your religious belief, and you are here promoting this religious belief - but you are "not qualified" to give any examples of the "good things" you are referring to?
Sorry, 'm not qualified to judge.
18 Mar 17
Originally posted by karoly aczelHumans will have the chance to learn many things they might have wanted to learn but didn't have the time to do.
If everything was perfect and paradisial, how would we learn anything?
Of is this like 'ignorance is bliss'?
Some might want to be artists, musicians, composers, engineers, etc.
So many things can be learned when one has the unlimited time that everlasting life affords.
Originally posted by roigamYou do realize, don't you, that your Watchtower magazine has explicitly stated that only members of the JW organization will survive the 'end times' and end up -flesh and blood alive - in the supposed 'earthly paradise'?
So, according to the Bible there will be many millions who are not JW's who will be given the chance for life. All those will have the chance for an everlasting life in Paradise