Answer: The Bible does not say anything about such a state. It does not even hint of it. It speaks of two states, living and dead. The dead are said to be at “rest from their labors” (Rev. 14:13), or simply “asleep” (John 11:11-14). God is said to be a God not of the dead … [Read more…]
Question: Last Sunday I heard a preacher talk on the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). I have heard several sermons on this story. I believe that Lazarus refers to the Jews. They rejected Christ and have been persecuted for centuries. In verse 31, Jesus makes the point that they had Moses and the Prophets, … [Read more…]
Question: I cannot understand Isa. 43:4: ‘Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.‘ Can you help me? Answer: Many passages of Scripture describe God’s love for His people. They are His special treasure, His … [Read more…]
Question: Regarding the article, “A soldier rests at 91.” (Megiddo Message Vol 87, No 2, Feb 2000): the third paragraph makes mention of a missionary telling Mrs. Porter that the dead are only asleep, unconscious, and Mrs. Porter found the same by studying her Bible. Is the Scripture you are talking about 1 Thessalonians 4:13—18? … [Read more…]
Question: After reading your December 1994 Megiddo Message, I am slightly confused. On page 3, in your doctrinal statement, paragraph 6, you say, “The blessings of immortal life,” and in paragraph 7, “With eternal life ….” Then in the questions and answers, on page 17, you say, “Our Founder in the 1880’s offered $1,000.00 to … [Read more…]
Question: When Christ the Saviour saves us, we possess eternal life. I don’t know what “eternal” means to you but to me it means everlasting life, not a life that stops at death and starts again later. Answer: If we have eternal life now, what of the very present reality that death takes believer and … [Read more…]
Question: A typical Christian believes that a human consists of three parts, body, soul and spirit. But it is very vague to me, because I do not understand what happens to the spirit when the body dies. What is your position on this topic? Answer: Though the concept is widely believer, the Bible does not … [Read more…]
Answer: A very simple answer to your question is that all who die go to “hell,” because the word “hell” as used in the Bible means simply “the grave,” “the pit,” “nonentity.” The Bible does not teach that there is consciousness in death. Why do they go there? Because the grave (death) is “the house … [Read more…]
Question: I have looked at your website and I am wondering, do you all believe in the concept Jesus stated and Paul listed in Romans, that one must be born again in order to enter heaven? From your writings, it looks like you people plan on being here on earth during the tribulation period without … [Read more…]