raising from the dead
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How long was Jesus in the tomb?
All (most?) Christian denominations celebrate Good Friday as the day that Jesus was crucified on the cross, and then celebrate Easter as the day that Jesus rose from the tomb. Most spots in scripture ...
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Protestant explanation of an immortal spirit
Some Christian denominations think that the spirit is not immortal and that death is like sleeping.
When Christ comes back he would resurrect the dead bodies from within the ground (like God made ...
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Resurrection of the body
How is the resurrection of the body supposed to work in Catholicism? E.g. If I die at 90, will I resurrect with the body of an old man? What about babies, will they simply resurrect as very young ...
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What of all those who just don't know
Romans 10:9
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
John 14:6
I am the way and the truth and the life. ...
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Why the resurrection?
My understanding is that Christians believe that Jesus died, was resurrected, and ascended to heaven alive.
What is believed to have been the purpose of this? Specifically, once dead, why not just ...
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Isn't reincarnation affirmed by the Bible?
Malachi 4:5:
I will send you the prophet Elijah. He will come before the day of the Lord arrives. It will be a great and terrifying day
Jesus says in Matthew 11:14
"and if you are willing ...
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Why are the wicked resurrected only to be destroyed and sent to the Lake of Fire?
In Revelation 20 the resurrection of the wicked is detailed. They are then judged and thrown in the lake of fire.
5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. ...
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Is there a group of Christians that believes that Jesus was resurrected metaphorically rather than physically?
Is there a group of Christians or confession that believes that Jesus was resurrected metaphorically rather than physically?
Sometimes I encountered with opinions that Jesus was resurrected in the ...
