Jesus tells us that we are asleep, when we die. he will come and resurrect us. So , why do people believe that their loved ones are in heaven, when they are asleep? You cant be in Heaven ,if he is coming to resurrect us..
I believe your question is a great one. God is not the author of confusion.
However, I respect others opinions and their journey with the Lord even if I disagree with their doctrine or beliefs.
For two millennia, people have been expecting the Lord to return and arguing over their beliefs.
Obviously after 40 generations (estimate), the world has yet to witness the 2nd Coming.
The Bible has never been proven to be wrong. God states, I have told you in advance, so when it happens, you will know I have spoken it. 66 books were given as proof. Other books are claimed to be part of it, but that is another discussion/distraction for another time.
The Bible claims 2 people and one member of the Godhead have ascended to Heaven. Interestingly, there were witnesses to all 3 ascensions. The Bible claims throughout, Old and New Testaments all others who have passed to be in the grave and awaiting one of the Ressurections.
For myself, I choose to believe the Scriptures instead of mankind that has been trying to change God's Word since creation.
I would recommend you take it to the Lord in prayer. Seek and ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Read the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). See Jesus' words for yourself.
Read the parables.
May you be given eyes to see, ears to hear, and may the Holy Spirit guide and teach you in all things. Blessings and Prayers.
Their soul & spirits are with God now. Of the dead in Christ. Their bodies will be reunited, first; when they are Caught Up to Jesus in the clouds ("rapture").
Then those believers who are alive will be Caught Up, next. It will all happen in the blink of an eye.
I believe your question is a great one. God is not the author of confusion.
However, I respect others opinions and their journey with the Lord even if I disagree with their doctrine or beliefs.
For two millennia, people have been expecting the Lord to return and arguing over their beliefs.
Obviously after 40 generations (estimate), the world has yet to witness the 2nd Coming.
The Bible has never been proven to be wrong. God states, I have told you in advance, so when it happens, you will know I have spoken it. 66 books were given as proof. Other books are claimed to be part of it, but that is another discussion/distraction for another time.
The Bible claims 2 people and one member of the Godhead have ascended to Heaven. Interestingly, there were witnesses to all 3 ascensions. The Bible claims throughout, Old and New Testaments all others who have passed to be in the grave and awaiting one of the Ressurections.
For myself, I choose to believe the Scriptures instead of mankind that has been trying to change God's Word since creation.
I would recommend you take it to the Lord in prayer. Seek and ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Read the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). See Jesus' words for yourself.
Read the parables.
May you be given eyes to see, ears to hear, and may the Holy Spirit guide and teach you in all things. Blessings and Prayers.
Then those believers who are alive will be Caught Up, next. It will all happen in the blink of an eye.
You just blinked :) I did too.
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