Should a Christian Fear Death?

[aspen]

And how is that 'union' accomplished?

And how is the 'kingdom of God within us'?

Stranger

Union is accomplished by God. Union is the Kingdom and characterized by peace, awe, wonder, and delight

 

[aspen]

Welcome Aspen!

Nice to see you again, Rocky

 

[rockytopva]

Nice to see you again, Rocky

Thanks. I have been busy with YouTube videos. I now stand at 778,000 views!

rockytopva

 

[Stranger]

Union is accomplished by God. Union is the Kingdom and characterized by peace, awe, wonder, and delight

How is that union accomplished by God?

How is the kingdom of God within us?

Stranger

 

[Sword]

How is that union accomplished by God?

How is the kingdom of God within us?

Stranger

Shhhsh
KJ21
Neither shall they say, ‘Lo, it is here!’ or ‘Lo, it is there!’ For behold, the Kingdom of God is within you.”

You read the bible like ever?
If you dont know how wer are unified in union, united with God . Then there no way you ever read the bible.

 

[Job]

You read the bible like ever?
If you dont know how wer are unified in union, united with God . Then there no way you ever read the bible.

Do you just run around looking for people to insult?

 

[bbyrd009]

ya, Stranger was being quite civil there, yikes

 

[Job]

ya, Stranger was being quite civil there, yikes

Boy I'd hate to have a question in Long Knife's church.

 

[bbyrd009]

ya, kind of obvious how we are not united with God, huh, even if we debate the other one

 

[Truth]

fear is a state of mind, I have had fear in my life, I feared my dad extremely. But to fear death, I think depends on the circumstances, is it sudden, is it a confrontation with a person, is it an illness, as believers we should always be prepared to meet our maker by not defiling ourselves, we will be forgiven if we ask with a true heart when we sin. this my opinion based on my life before God and our Savior! As I walk before Him. If we live we live to Him, if we die we die to Him, weather we live or weather we die it is to Him. we belong to the One who Created Us. Fear of death depends on your own personal convictions! As for me this world sucks, and I would prefer to be with The Lord, but in His time not mine.

 

[Stranger]

Shhhsh
KJ21
Neither shall they say, ‘Lo, it is here!’ or ‘Lo, it is there!’ For behold, the Kingdom of God is within you.”

You read the bible like ever?
If you dont know how wer are unified in union, united with God . Then there no way you ever read the bible.

You entered into a reply that was not directed to you. Which is fine, as long as you answer the reply. Which you didn't.

So, the comment was made that heaven is a union between God and true self. I asked how that union is accomplished? To which you offer nothing.
The statement was made that the 'kingdom of God is within us'. I asked how is the kingdom of God within us. And you said if I don't know then you can't explain it.

In other words, maybe you should think twice before you enter into others conversations, when you have nothing to offer.

Stranger

 

[Sword]

I asked how that union is accomplished? To which you offer nothing.
The statement was made that the 'kingdom of God is within us'.

KJ21
Neither shall they say, ‘Lo, it is here!’ or ‘Lo, it is there!’ For behold, the Kingdom of God is within you.”
DO you even read replys or your bible. To Funny

 

[Stranger]

KJ21
Neither shall they say, ‘Lo, it is here!’ or ‘Lo, it is there!’ For behold, the Kingdom of God is within you.”
DO you even read replys or your bible. To Funny

See my post #31 again. I asked how said union was accomplished. I asked how is the kingdom of God within you. Again you answer nothing.

As to (Luke 17:21), the Greek word 'entos' can be translated 'within' or 'among'. It is clear that Christ is not saying the Kingdom is in the spirit of the Pharisees, as that is who He is talking to. Do you believe the kingdom is in the spirit of the Pharisees?

Stranger

 

[Dcopymope]

See my post #31 again. I asked how said union was accomplished. I asked how is the kingdom of God within you. Again you answer nothing.

As to (Luke 17:21), the Greek word 'entos' can be translated 'within' or 'among'. It is clear that Christ is not saying the Kingdom is in the spirit of the Pharisees, as that is who He is talking to. Do you believe the kingdom is in the spirit of the Pharisees?

Stranger

I don't think the kingdom of God is within a den of vipers, as Jesus once called them. Is the kingdom of God full of dead men's bones and all manner of uncleanliness? Jesus Christ is the kingdom of God manifested in the flesh. He was referring to himself being among them as the partial fulfillment of the kingdom to come.

(Luke 11:14-20) "¶ And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. {15} But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. {16} And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. {17} But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth. {18} If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. {19} And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges. {20} But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you."

 

[bbyrd009]

nice. now if one just adds that to this,

Union is accomplished by God. Union is the Kingdom and characterized by peace, awe, wonder, and delight

and maybe toss in a little "Understand I AM," then maybe a better grasp of the kingdom might be had

 

[bbyrd009]

How did we get from
"I came that you might have life, and more abundantly"
to "I can't wait to die, and 'go to heaven'?"

 

[aspen]

Stranger,

I do not know how God unities with us - all I know is that Jesus stands at the door and knocks, inviting us into union with God. I also agree with the verse Sword used in his post regarding the Kingdom (although not the manner in which he presented it)

 

[Stranger]

I don't think the kingdom of God is within a den of vipers, as Jesus once called them. Is the kingdom of God full of dead men's bones and all manner of uncleanliness? Jesus Christ is the kingdom of God manifested in the flesh. He was referring to himself being among them as the partial fulfillment of the kingdom to come.

Jesus Christ is the King of the Kingdom. And He came offering the Kingdom. But that Kingdom, a real, physical and spiritual kingdom was rejected by the Pharisees and Jews.

The Kingdom now takes on a 'mystery form'. And those who believe, those who are His sheep, and are born again, are indeed within the Kingdom. But it now comes without observation. The Kingdom exists in mystery form but that doesn't mean it will not one day exist, as promised in the Old Testament, as a physical kingdom on earth with Jesus Christ ruling in Jerusalem over Israel, who is the leading priestly nation over the world.

Stranger

 

[Stranger]

Stranger,

I do not know how God unities with us - all I know is that Jesus stands at the door and knocks, inviting us into union with God. I also agree with the verse Sword used in his post regarding the Kingdom (although not the manner in which he presented it)

If you agree with Sword, then why not answer my question in post #33?

Read my post #38 to see more of my position.

Stranger

 

[aspen]

If you agree with Sword, then why not answer my question in post #33?

Read my post #38 to see more of my position.

Stranger

No. The Kingdom is either undiscovered within the Pharisees, or the weeds of 'correct doctrine at the expense of people' is strangling it out

I agree with the verse Sword used