Basic Bible Teaching: Do we go to heaven when we die?

Saturday, 4 May 2024

Do we go to heaven when we die?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css="" css_animation="none"]A @Christadelphians Video: Description: The bible says no. Through Jesus Christ we have the hope of the resurrection if we respond to the Gospel and live according to the ways of Christ. Summary The video script discusses the topic of whether we go to heaven when we die based on biblical teachings. It explores passages from the Bible, such as 1 Kings 8 and Acts 2, to explain that heaven is the dwelling place of God and not the destination for humans after death. The script emphasizes the hope of resurrection and the establishment of God’s kingdom on Earth through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Highlights 00:00:29 📌 The script focuses on understanding what the Bible says about what happens when we die. 00:01:52 📌 1 Kings 8:30 and 8:39 highlight that heaven is the dwelling place of God. 00:03:38 📌 The script refutes the theory that humans go to heaven when they die, using the example of Lazarus’ resurrection in John 11. 00:08:08 📌 Acts 2:29 clarifies that David, a man after God’s own heart, did not ascend into heaven. 00:11:39 📌 The script emphasizes the hope of resurrection through the Lord Jesus Christ’s resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. 00:18:13 📌 Romans 6:4 connects baptism with associating oneself with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 00:20:15 📌 The script concludes that the hope of believers is the establishment of God’s kingdom on Earth when the Lord Jesus Christ returns. Key Insights 💡 The script highlights the importance of relying on the Bible as the source of truth when seeking answers about what happens after death. It emphasizes the role of God as the creator and sustainer of all life. (00:00:47) 💡 By examining specific passages from the Bible, the script challenges the popular belief that humans go to heaven when they die, presenting evidence that heaven is the dwelling place of God and not the destination for humans. (00:04:17) 💡 The script points out that the hope of believers lies in the resurrection of the dead, which is made possible through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The emphasis is on the future establishment of God’s kingdom on Earth, where believers will reign with Christ. (00:12:03) 💡 Baptism is presented as a symbolic act that represents associating oneself with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It symbolizes the believer’s faith in the hope of resurrection and newness of life. (00:18:39) 💡 The script underscores the importance of understanding the logical sequence of events related to the resurrection, such as the resurrection of Jesus Christ being the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep, followed by the resurrection of believers at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. (00:13:17) 💡 It is highlighted that the hope of believers is not focused on an eternal existence in heaven but on the future establishment of God’s kingdom on Earth, where they will have the opportunity to inherit the promises made to them. (00:15:47) 💡 The script emphasizes the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the foundation of the Christian faith and the source of hope for believers. It demonstrates the credibility of the Apostles’ preaching by their witness to the risen Lord. (00:10:05) [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLsfgwhTK1k[/embedyt][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation="none"]*************************************************************************************** This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site...