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This is one of the most vivid parables Jesus ever spoke, and the lesson is crystal clear—that God will judge us in accordance with our reaction to human need. His judgment does not depend on the knowledge we have amassed, or the fame that we have acquired, or the fortune that we have gained, but on the help that we have given. And there are certain things which this parable teaches us about the help which we must give.
2.Why are pure virgins in the narrative (5 wise 5 unwise)?
3. What are the foundations of "everlasting punishment"?
You:1. Why not sheep and pigs (1 clean 1 unclean)?
Me: They were the animals most familiar to God's people at the time Jesus gave the illustration.
You: 2.Why are pure virgins in the narrative (5 wise 5 unwise)?
Me: That illustration showed the importance of remaining alert to the signs, so they would not be lost
You: 3. What are the foundations of "everlasting punishment"?
Me: The foundation is sin, death resulted from sin, life will be regained through Jesus' sacrifice.
Perhaps you misunderstand what everlasting punishment means, it is eternal death Rev 21:8 This means the second (permanent) death.
It was His plan for us to live forever? Wow! Can you even conceive of the population problem it would be for 108 billion people to be trying to all live on this earth?
But will there be 108 billion ( etc.) people on Earth_______________
When Adam and Eve (and their descendants) were to reproduce we read there is a cut-off point at Genesis 1:28.
People were only to reproduce until Earth was ' full ' meaning populated, Not over-populated, Not over full.
In other words, reproduction on Earth would cease when Earth was full or populated.
So, yes, God's purpose is for humans to live forever on Earth, a beautiful paradisical Earth as Eden was a sample.
Have you read in scripture where in the end and all those who will be resurrected from the beginning of time will be on earth. God makes room by removing the seas on earth.
I read that all the righteous blood traces back to Abel according to Jesus at Matthew 23:35.
So, there will be a physical resurrection tracing back to righteous Abel.
It's the ' trouble-tossed sea of wicked humanity' that will be gone - Isaiah 57:20
As far as the literal seas, please notice that Jesus will have subjects (citizens) from sea to sea - Psalm 72:8
For God will make wars to cease world wide as per Psalm 46:9
It was His plan for us to live forever? Wow! Can you even conceive of the population problem it would be for 108 billion people to be trying to all live on this earth?
As I said before, you are way too sensible for this forum, Katz.
As I said before, you are way too sensible for this forum, Katz.
I believe in reincarnation ......... and resurrection
So the actual numbers get reduced considerably in that scenario
I get lost with the higher math, so I’ll leave that to others to calculate though
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