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What does the Bible say about the resurrection of the dead?
The Bible says that the resurrection of the dead is the great hope of all who believe in Jesus. At the end of time, the dead will be raised and the saved will live forever with Jesus. Those who are saved need not be afraid of death because they know they will rise to eternal life!
The Bible clearly speaks that the resurrection is a real thing. It's not a metaphor; it will really happen. And the proof of that is Jesus. He rose to eternal life to show that this is the destiny of all who believe in him (1 Corinthians 15:20-22).
If there is no resurrection of the dead, our faith is useless (1 Corinthians 15:17-19). Life on earth is short and difficult, but the resurrection of the dead holds the promise of a life free from suffering, which will never end, for those who love Jesus.
See also: how was the resurrection of Jesus.
What will the resurrection of the dead be like?
The Bible says that the resurrection of the dead will happen at the end of time, when Jesus returns. All people who have ever existed will be resurrected and judged by God. Some will receive eternal punishment, but others will receive eternal life (Daniel 12:2).
God will judge each one according to what he did during his lifetime. People who do not have their names written in the book of life will be thrown into the lake of fire, along with the devil, where they will suffer eternal damnation. This is the second death (Revelation 20:13-15). But the saved will receive:
a transformed body
This will be a spiritual body, uncorrupted by sin. The new body of the saved will not grow old or deteriorate. It will be a glorious body, like the body of Jesus when he was resurrected (1 Corinthians 15:42-44).
Consolation
God will wipe away all tears and give perfect joy to the saved in the resurrection. There will be no more pain or suffering (Revelation 21:3-4).
Eternal life
In the resurrection, the saved will live forever with God! There will be no more death. All will live forever, receiving eternal life directly from God (Revelation 22:3-5). The joy will last forever!
Purification is the act or effect of making something or someone pure or purified.
In the Bible we see numerous references regarding purification. Once sin entered the world, making human beings impure before the holiness of God, ways in which men should purify themselves were communicated.
Purification rituals were introduced in the Old Testament, through which people, symbolically and spiritually, became cleansed of their sins by obeying God's guidance. Purifying water or fire, cleaning the body, clothing and house were used to purify the unclean (Numbers 19:9 and cf Numbers 19:18-20).
The Law of Moses explained the situations in which people became ceremonially unclean (Leviticus 14:54-57), as well as all the procedures to cleanse and purify the people of God from their impurities - sometimes by fire, sometimes by water ( Numbers 31:23).
In addition to the spiritual meaning, this entire purification process was valid to ensure asepsis within the camp, preventing the spread of plagues and contagious diseases. There were also special times, with feasts and offerings of sacrifices that involved the times of purification of the Jews (John 11:55).
In the New Testament, we learn from the teachings of Christ that what makes man unclean is much deeper than simply cleaning procedures and external asepsis. We all have a serious problem of heart impurity. Jesus taught that what comes out of the mouth, proceeding from a corrupt heart, is what makes a person unclean (Matthew 15:18-20).
Only in Jesus Christ can man be purified from the corruption caused by sin (John 1:29). It is necessary to take into account the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 1:3) and His testimony, through water (baptism of repentance), blood (faith in the sacrifice on the cross) and the Holy Spirit and fire (Matthew 3:11 ) for our total purification.
Purification in the Bible
"A ceremonially clean man will collect the heifer's ashes and place them in a clean place outside the camp. They will be kept by the community of Israel for use in the water of purification, for the cleansing of sins.
Numbers 19:9
Then a ceremonially clean man will take hyssop, dip it in water and sprinkle it on the tent, on all the utensils and on all the people who were there. He will also sprinkle it on anyone who has touched a human bone, or a tomb, or anyone who has been killed or who has died a natural death. He who is clean shall sprinkle it on the unclean person on the third and seventh day, and on the seventh day he must purify him. The one being cleansed will wash his clothes and bathe himself in water, and that evening he will be clean. But if he who is unclean does not purify himself, he shall be cut off from the assembly, for he has defiled the sanctuary of the Lord. The water of purification was not sprinkled on him, and he is unclean.
Numbers 19:18-20
This is the regulation concerning any kind of leprosy, scabies, mold on clothes or in a house, and swelling, rash, or shiny spot, to determine whether a thing is clean or unclean.
That's the regulation about any kind of leprosy and mold.
Leviticus 14:54-57
and whatever resists the fire, you will have to pass through the fire to purify it, but you will also have to purify it with the water of purification. And everything that does not resist the fire will have to pass through the water.
Numbers 31:23
As the Jewish Passover approached, many went from that region to Jerusalem to participate in the ceremonial cleansings before Passover.
John 11:55
But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these are what make a man unclean. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false witness and slander. These things make a man unclean; but eating without washing your hands does not make you unclean."
Matthew 15:18-20
The next day, John saw Jesus approaching and said, "Look! It is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
John 1:29
The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact expression of his being, upholding all things by his powerful word. After he had accomplished purification of sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Hebrews 1:3
"I baptize you with water unto repentance. But after me comes someone mightier than I, so much so that I am not worthy even to bear his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Matthew 3:11
Completing the time for their purification, according to the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
Luke 2:22
The next day Paul took those men and purified himself with them. Then he went to the temple to declare the deadline for the fulfillment of the days of purification and the offering that would be made individually on their behalf.
Acts of the Apostles 21:26
whoever sets his heart to seek the LORD, the God of his ancestors, even if he is not pure according to the rules of the sanctuary."
2 Chronicles 30:19
"A ceremonially clean man will collect the heifer's ashes and place them in a clean place outside the camp. They will be kept by the community of Israel for use in the water of purification, for the cleansing of sins.
Numbers 19:9
What goes into the mouth does not make a man unclean; but what comes out of his mouth, that makes him unclean."
Matthew 15:11
"Look, don't tell anyone about this. But go show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony."
Mark 1:44
They celebrated the cult of their God and the ritual of purification, in which the singers and the gatekeepers also participated, according to the orders of David and his son Solomon.
Nehemiah 12:45
They were just prescriptions dealing with food and drink and various water purification ceremonies; these outward ordinances were enforced until the time of the new order.
Hebrews 9:10
A leper approached him and begged him on his knees: "If you want, you can cleanse me!"
Mark 1:40
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9
"This is what the Sovereign LORD says: On the day I cleanse them from all their sins, I will restore their cities and their ruins will be rebuilt.
Ezekiel 36:33
If anyone purifies himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Lord, prepared for every good work.
2 Timothy 2:21
He gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all wickedness, and purify for himself a people particularly his own, dedicated to the practice of good works.
Titus 2:14
Having gathered and consecrated their relatives, the Levites went to cleanse the temple of the Lord, as the king had commanded, in obedience to the word of the Lord.
2 Chronicles 29:15
So let us approach God with a sincere heart and full conviction of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
Hebrews 10:22
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We too can be light to the world. We are children of God, so we live in the light and can show the light to others who are still in the darkness of sin. Whoever walks with God and does what he says walks in the Light of the World.
Light of the World in the Bible
Speaking again to the people, Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. He who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
John 8:12
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world."
John 9:5
In him was life, and this was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not defeated it.
John 1:4-5
Your word is a lamp
that lights up my steps
and light that clears my path.
Psalm 119:105
The People Who Walked in Darkness
saw a great light;
about those who lived on earth
from the shadow of death
a light flashed.
Isaiah 9:2
I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me may not remain in darkness.
John 12:46
This is the judgment: light has come into the world, but men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. Those who do evil hate the light and do not approach the light, fearing that their deeds will be exposed. But he who practices the truth comes to the light, so that his deeds may be clearly seen to have been wrought through God."
John 3:19-21
For in you is the fountain of life;
thanks to your light, we see the light.
Psalm 36:9
"Arise, shine!
Because your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord shines upon you. Look! Darkness covers the land,
dense darkness envelops the people,
but upon you the Lord shines,
and upon you is seen his glory. Nations will come to your light
and kings in the brightness of their dawn.
Isaiah 60:1-3
"Listen to me, my people;
hear me, my nation:
The law will go out from me;
my righteousness will become a light to the nations.
Isaiah 51:4
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a bowl. that are in the house: so let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 5:14-16
For thus the Lord commanded us:
"'I have made you a light to the Gentiles,
for you to bring salvation
to the ends of the earth'".
Acts of the Apostles 13:47
You are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or darkness.
1 Thessalonians 5:5
This is the message that we heard from him and that we transmit to you: God is light; there is no darkness in him. If we claim to have fellowship with him but walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:5-7
For you rescued me from death
and at my stumbling feet,
so that I may walk before God
in the light that illuminates the living.
Psalm 56:13
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. But we preach not ourselves, but Jesus Christ the Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake. For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:4-6
There will be no more night. They will not need lamplight or sunlight, for the Lord God will give them light; and they will reign forever and ever.
Revelation 22:5
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Proverbs 14:12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
God created us for freedom in Christ. From the beginning of creation, He ordered man to rule over plants, animals and everything on the face of the earth. Unfortunately, with the fall and arrival of sin, human beings have allowed themselves to be enslaved by all kinds of addictions and compulsions.
Drugs are one of the Evil One's strategies to kill, steal and destroy lives, families and dreams. Illicit substances (natural or synthetic), even the most common and permitted ones such as alcohol and cigarettes, can act in the body as stimulants, or disturbing/hallucinogens, or as tranquilizers, and cause severe dependence in their users. Added to this evil obedience, other problems such as violence, abuse, abandonment, loneliness and spiritual emptiness will be associated.
Don't let yourself be overcome by evil... Drugs imprison on a physiological, psychological and spiritual level. The Bible, however, shows us that there is a way out: in Jesus Christ we can be freed from all kinds of dependence. He wants you to be sober, authentic and free. And we achieve true freedom when we serve the only begotten Son of God, Jesus Christ.
We can only definitively abandon addiction when we humbly allow God to be Lord of our lives. The false sense of freedom you get from drugs doesn't compare to the true joy and peace you find in God.
The Word of God has power to free the spirit, mind and heart of the one who truly believes in the Lord. When we exchange our will for God's will, we are no longer controlled by our bad impulses and desires and become guided by the Spirit of God.
Seek help! With God you can get out of this! It is not something automatic, but a process, a daily walk with Jesus and his Word. Look for your family and some Christian church and ask for support. It's important to have people by your side on this journey. In addition, it will take time for the body to detoxify and rehabilitate itself again.
It is certain that, if you seek with faith and with all your heart, God will give you the conditions to leave addiction and help you to rise again... Trust him and seek to know Him through the Bible. By knowing the Truth, you will discover freedom in Christ, which will free you from all kinds of drugs and addictions.
Note: you may need professional help on this journey to stay drug free. God also uses healthcare professionals to set you free, this is not a lack of faith.
Drug Liberation in the Bible
Therefore, if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
John 8:36
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, given to you by God, and that you are not your own? You were bought at a price. So glorify God with your body.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Be alert and watch. The devil, your enemy, prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21
Now, the works of the flesh are manifest: sexual immorality, impurity and licentiousness; idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, anger, selfishness, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies and the like. I warn you, as I warned you before: Those who practice these things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
Galatians 5:19-21
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to men. And God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he himself will make a way out so that you can endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Do you not know that you are God's temple and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
1 Corinthians 3:16
And they will know the truth, and the truth will set them free."
John 8:32
wine is mocking
and the fermented drink provokes quarrels;
it is not wise to let yourself be dominated by them.
Proverbs 20:1
Whose are the woes?
Whose sorrows?
And the fights, whose are they?
What about unnecessary injuries?
Whose are the red eyes? Of those who linger drinking wine,
of those who are looking
of mixed drink. Don't be lured by wine.
when it's red,
when it sparkles in the glass
and runs smoothly! In the end it bites like a serpent
and poisons like a viper. Your eyes will see strange things,
and your mind will imagine distorted things. you will be like who
sleeps in the middle of the sea,
like who lays down
on top of the mast ropes. And he will say: "They beat me,
but I felt nothing!
They hit me, but I didn't even notice!
When will I wake up
so you can drink one more time?"
Proverbs 23:29-35
So let us not sleep as others do, but let us be watchful and sober; for those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. Let us, however, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of the hope of salvation.
1 Thessalonians 5:6-8
Woe to those who get up early
to get drunk,
and warm themselves with wine until the night!
Isaiah 5:11
Be careful how you live; let it not be like fools, but like wise men, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be unwise, but seek to understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,
Ephesians 5:15-18
The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy; I came that they might have life, and have it to the full.
John 10:10
Promising them freedom, they themselves are slaves to corruption, for man is a slave to what dominates him.
2 Peter 2:19
Live as free people, but don't use freedom as an excuse to do evil; live as servants of God.
1 Peter 2:16
It was for freedom that Christ set us free. Therefore, stand firm and do not allow yourselves to be subjected again to a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1
"The Spirit of the Lord
it's over me,
because he anointed me
to preach good news
to the poor.
he sent me
to proclaim freedom
to the prisoners
and sight recovery
to the blind,
to free the oppressed
Luke 4:18
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Adultery is a sin. Those who practice this act are opposing the will of God. Tampering means breaking the vow that is made during marriage, unfaithfulness.
Whoever commits adultery is disobeying a commandment of God. When two people unite in marriage, they do so not only before men, but before God.
Adultery in the Bible
"Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Exodus 20:14
But the man who commits adultery
he has no sense;
everyone who does that
destroys itself.
Proverbs 6:32
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you, Everyone who looks at a woman and lusts after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Matthew 5:27-28
Now, the works of the flesh are manifest: sexual immorality, impurity and licentiousness; idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, anger, selfishness, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies and the like. I warn you, as I warned you before: Those who practice these things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
Galatians 5:19-21
"Do not lie with your neighbor's wife and defile yourself with her.
Leviticus 18:20
Marriage must be honored by all; the conjugal bed, kept pure; for God will judge the immoral and adulterers.
Hebrews 13:4
For the lips of the immoral woman
distill honey,
her voice is smoother than oil; but in the end it is bitter as gall,
sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet descend to death;
her steps lead straight
to the grave. She doesn't even notice that she walks
by crooked ways
and she does not see the path of life. Now then, my son, listen to me;
he does not deviate from my words. Stay away from this woman;
do not approach the door of your house, lest you give it to others
your vigor
nor your life to some cruel man,
Proverbs 5:3-9
But I say that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, causes her to become an adulteress, and whoever marries the divorced woman commits adultery.
Matthew 5:32
He replied, "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery."
Mark 10:11-12
"If a man commits adultery with another man's wife, with his neighbor's wife, both the adulterer and the adulteress must be put to death.
Leviticus 20:10
Loving gazelle, graceful doe;
that your wife's breasts
always fill you with pleasure,
and always intoxicate him with her caresses. Why, my son, be misled
by the immoral woman?
Why embrace the bosom of a frivolous woman?
Proverbs 5:19-20
"Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Luke 16:18
and they said to Jesus, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law, Moses commands us to stone such women. And what do you say?" They were using this question as a trap in order to have a basis for accusing him.
But Jesus bent down and began writing on the ground with his finger. As they continued to question him, he got up and said to them, "If any of you is without sin, be the first to throw a stone at her." He bent down again and continued writing on the floor. Those who heard him left, one at a time, starting with the oldest. Jesus was left alone, with the woman standing before him. Then Jesus stood up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" "No one, Sir," she said.
She declared to Jesus, "Neither do I condemn you. Now go and turn from your life of sin."
John 8:4-11
Adulterers, do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Anyone who wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
James 4:4
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false witness and slander.
Matthew 15:19
Therefore I say: Live by the Spirit, and you will by no means gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit; the Spirit, which is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so you don't do what you want.
Galatians 5:16-17
I've given her time to repent of her sexual immorality, but she doesn't want to. Therefore, I will make her sick and bring great suffering to those who commit adultery with her, unless they repent of the works she does.
Revelation 2:21-22
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins that someone commits, outside the body he commits them; but whoever sins sexually sins against his own body.
1 Corinthians 6:18
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