Hi Diana and Susan,
The way I'm thinking about this, is how Jesus was after His resurrection.
Luke 24:36 As they were talking about these things, Jesus Himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace to you!"
v. 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit.
v. 38 And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?
v. 39 See my hands and my feet, that it is I Myself. Touch me, and see. For a
spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have."
v. 40 And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet.
v. 41 And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling, He said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?"
v. 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish,
v. 43 and
He took it and ate before them.
As you see Jesus was able to manifest in a physical form, as He was flesh and bones and could eat.
Just as Jesus personally appeared to and dealt with the disciples after His resurrection, after their resurrection I believe the elect will also deal with those in the world personally too. There simple will not be a nation on earth that can resist these glorious, powerful spirit beings instruction, as they bring all people into submission to the the rule of Christ.
And when you think beyond the earth and into the cosmos, this is a physical creation. There is all kinds of speculation about what will be done with these barren planets. It seems we have, here on this earth a vast array of plant and animal life, since the beginning of the creation. Could this be a blueprint to be used out in the enormous universe.
Well those are just some of my thoughts on this
Hi Dean,
My former church took a vote and disfellowshipped me but I won't let that bother me now. Among Baptists what I believe now is considered heresy and differences of opinion are not tolerated.
You know you are among good company with this.
John 15:18 "If the world hates you, know that it has hated Me before it hated you.
v. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
v. 20 Remember the word that I said to you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will also keep yours.
v. 21 But all these things they will do to you on account of My name, because they do not know Him who sent Me.
However, I plan to move forward and let God lead me.
Good idea, and don't look back either.
Luk 9:62 Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."
You are just starting in a journey that few human being, in this age even have a hope of receiving, so be of good cheer
Joh 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
mercy, peace, and love
Kat