gromitsmum

Resurrection for the righteous means Life in ALL its fulness. A new glorified body (i dreamt of heaven once and there I could sing so beautifully - I can hardly wait) Resurrection - Better than we can imagine with wonderful promises fulfilled. To see the Lord face to face, no more tears, no more pain, no death or mourning, no shame or condemnation. The right to the tree of life!!!!! and permission to enter through the gates into the city (of God). To join with the angels in praise and worship of our precious Lord and Saviour. To receive rewards (what more culd we want?). to live with God. To enjoy the banquet He will provide. No hunger or thirst. Perpetual perfect light. to be with the Lord for ever. What an encouragement. God bless you. xxx

By the time Adam was 130 he had experienced the death that comes with sin, and seen his son Abel murdered. I wonder what his view of death was? He and his decendants lived such very long earthly lives (930 years is some life experience isnt it?) I wonder if he expected anything after death? He obviously had a relationship with God - after being banished from the Garden he must have feared God. His decendants didnt take too long to turn their backs on their Creator and seemed to have no fear of Him. And then the flood!!! Surely Noah must have had a healthy fear and respect for God? but whether or not he considered life after death we cannot tell. Were the long lives a hint from our amazing God that He intended us to live forever? The Lord promised Abram that he would "go to his fathers in peace and be buried at a good old age" (Genesis 15 v 15) which implies something better than the torment of sheol and a cutting off from God. If Genesis is written chronologically then this promise comes before the "gathering of bones" mentioned in the notes. Could "gathered to his people" not imply that he was going to meet with those who had died before him? I think "progressive revelation" must be a little more complicated than the slow unveiling of mysteries or secrets over a long period of time. Could it be that God's revelation comes to the individual on a personal level? I was under the impression that the book of Job was written quite early on, well before the Prophets and Psalms, which would suggest that Job's vision of resurrection was an early experience / revelation. Personal experience leads me to think God does reveal truth / mysteries to us when we are ready - obviously in His perfect timing. Job's faith is demonstrated beautifully by the phrase "I know my Redeemer / deliverer lives" and must have been more than the prophecy it clearly is. As you can see, I have more questions than answers - is that a cue for a song? God bless you every one and good night. xx

Hi, I live in the north west of England. I've enjoyed reading the info and comments you guys have posted. I'm a mum of 3 grown children and grandmother of two lovely babies. I love the Lord and look forward to being encouraged, challenged and growing closer to Him. God bless you in His precious Name.