You would have to disagree with a lot of scripture already posted in the OP and on page one of this thread to claim that one. God is my judge not you. Perhaps you should consider reading Romans 2:1-12?
Great let's examine it together.
Luke 16:19-26 is a parable. When Jesus speaks of the parables of the wheat and tares or the lost sheep are we literally wheat and tares or sheep? Or in Luke 16:24 if someone is burning in flames will someone who dips their finger in water cool a burning mans tongue?
Or perhaps here...
Revelation 6:9-11 is a vision in regards to the opening of the six seals, where does it say in this scripture that everything in it is literal? Is Revelation 6:2-8 talking about literal horses being unleashed on the world to cause havoc or events that are to take place on the world very quickly? If your interpretation of these scriptures is true and literal why do those dead souls that were slain only come alive at the opening of the fifth seal? You do know there is a book of remembrance *Malachi 3:16 this is what the fifth seal is referring to here in Johns vision. For example we can continue in the book of Revelation if you like. Is a great harlot running about on a seven headed beast with ten horns with her name written on her head according to Revelation 17:1-6? Is the devil really a dragon that ate a new born child according to Revelation 12:17? Does Jesus literally have a tongue that is a two edged sword *Revelation 1:16; Revelation 2:16; Revelation 19:15-21? You know we can go on and on here in the book of Revelation, so I hope you get the point.
Yes I believe this when does the resurrection of the dead (those who sleep in the graves) take place?
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
[13], But
I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
[14], For
if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
[15],
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
[16],
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
[17], Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
[18], Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
The resurrection of the dead takes place at the second coming...
1 Corinthians 15:51-55
[51], Behold, I shew you a mystery;
We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
[52],
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
[53], For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
[54], So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
[55], O death, where is thy sting? O grave,6 where is thy victory?
Your scripture is talking about the resurrection that takes place at the second coming and does not support you interpretation that the dead are in heaven.
So which of the scriptures that you have provided here say we are resurrected and receive eternal life when we die? - Not one. As shown in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and in 1 Corinthians 15:51-55 we do not receive eternal life until the resurrection which is at the
second coming.
Not really dear friend but allow me to explain why from the scriptures. How does the scriptures that teach death is like a sleep until the resurrection at the second coming where Gods' people receive eternal life take away our hope in Christ? - It doesn't. There is a lot of scripture provided already in the OP and on page one that disagrees with you here and we have just gone through all your scriptures to show they do not say what you are claiming they are saying so what do you have to support your teaching here? -Nothing. Let's go a little further as to help the discussion. Do you believe the words of Jesus?
Matthew 9:18; 23-24
[18], While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying,
My daughter is even now dead:
but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
[23], And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,
[24], He said unto them, Give place: for
the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
John 11:24
[11], These things said he: and after that he saith unto them,
Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
[12], Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
[13],
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
[14],
Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
[15], And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
[16], Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
[17], ¶ Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
[18], Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
[19], And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
[20], Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
[21], Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord,
if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
[22], But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.
[23], Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
[24], Martha saith unto him,
I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
Do you believe the very words of Jesus above?
Why would you think it is being rude to someone to say they need to do more research when I was referring to the Hebrew and Greek words meanings of Spirit and Soul? I said this as do not believe what I say look it up for yourself. Where you being rude by claiming I am sinning and my posts are rhetoric when all I have posted is scripture which are Gods' Words not my words and seeking to judge me for sharing God's Words which are not my words but God's? Both Matthew 7:1-5 and Romans 2:1-12 are good reading we should all consider.
Hope this is helpful.
