46-50, F
Iwillwait · M
The Bible states we are not reincarnated.
Hebrews 9:27
“Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,”
This verse affirms the biblical teaching that death is a one-time event for each individual, and after death comes judgment. It emphasizes the finality of death and the accountability we have before God.
John 3:3
“Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.'”
take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.”
This verse highlights the uniqueness of Christ’s sacrifice. He was offered once for all to take away the sins of many. His second coming is not for the purpose of bearing sin again but to bring salvation to those who are eagerly awaiting Him.
John 14:6
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”
Hebrews 9:27
“Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,”
This verse affirms the biblical teaching that death is a one-time event for each individual, and after death comes judgment. It emphasizes the finality of death and the accountability we have before God.
John 3:3
“Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.'”
take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.”
This verse highlights the uniqueness of Christ’s sacrifice. He was offered once for all to take away the sins of many. His second coming is not for the purpose of bearing sin again but to bring salvation to those who are eagerly awaiting Him.
John 14:6
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”
Oh! Esoteric questions are fun. I sometimes feel like I have lived a thousand lives in this one life. I have about the same knowledge of that being true as I have into having a thousand lives before or after this one. Minds, hearts, and being sentient is a curious endeavour.
Rudboy41 · 41-45, M
So we dont know, but according to Buddhist teachings , the buddha attained the state of being able to explore his past lives during his enlightenment.
"When Right Concentration arises in the mind, it has a shadow. When you can catch sight of the shadow appearing, that's vipassana: insight meditation.
Vipassana-ñana is the first branch of knowledge and skill in the Buddha's teaching. The second branch is iddhividhi, the power of mind over matter. The third is manomayiddhi, the power of mind-made images. The fourth is dibba-cakkhu, clairvoyance. The fifth is dibba-sota, clairaudience. The sixth is cetopariya-ñana, the ability to read minds. The seventh is pubbenivasanussati-ñana, knowledge of previous lifetimes.
And the eighth, asavakkhaya-ñana, knowledge of the ending of mental fermentations. All eight of these branches are forms of knowledge and skill that arise from concentration. People without concentration can't gain them: that's an absolute guarantee. No matter how smart or clever they may be, they can't gain these forms of knowledge. They have to fall under the power of ignorance."
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/thai/lee/knowledge.html
"When Right Concentration arises in the mind, it has a shadow. When you can catch sight of the shadow appearing, that's vipassana: insight meditation.
Vipassana-ñana is the first branch of knowledge and skill in the Buddha's teaching. The second branch is iddhividhi, the power of mind over matter. The third is manomayiddhi, the power of mind-made images. The fourth is dibba-cakkhu, clairvoyance. The fifth is dibba-sota, clairaudience. The sixth is cetopariya-ñana, the ability to read minds. The seventh is pubbenivasanussati-ñana, knowledge of previous lifetimes.
And the eighth, asavakkhaya-ñana, knowledge of the ending of mental fermentations. All eight of these branches are forms of knowledge and skill that arise from concentration. People without concentration can't gain them: that's an absolute guarantee. No matter how smart or clever they may be, they can't gain these forms of knowledge. They have to fall under the power of ignorance."
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/thai/lee/knowledge.html
SwampFlower · 31-35, F
Pfuzylogic · M
My Faith convinces me.
Bluebirdsonmyshoulder · 46-50, F
@Pfuzylogic that this is your one and only life? Do you believe that you will only be you for eternity or is it only for your 85 to 100 years or so?
Pfuzylogic · M
@Bluebirdsonmyshoulder Do you understand what Christians believe? The Bible speaks about the beginning of everything. How God spoke everything into existence. That is in Genesis. The Bible shares how Adam was created out of the Earth’s red clay and the God breathed into man the breath of life. That doesn’t include previous lives. I couldn’t possibly believe in previous lives.
Rolexeo · 26-30, M
Who cares?
Coralmist · 41-45, F
And sometimes I think, there could be no life after death...if so, will it basically be as if we never lived?? 😢
DDonde · 31-35, M
Maybe so
That sounds like the true definition of hell.