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God explained what happens when we die when he spoke to the first man, Adam. Because Adam was disobedient, God said to him: “Dust you are and to dust you will return.” (Genesis 3:19) Before God created Adam “out of dust from the ground,” Adam did not exist. (Genesis 2:7) Likewise, when Adam died, he returned to dust and ceased to exist.
Yes, Ecclesiastes 3:2 says that there is “a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.” (King James Version) However, the context of this verse shows that the Bible is discussing the continuing cycles that are common to life. (Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8) God has not set our personal time to ...
Esther: active from 493 to c. 475 B.C.E. Joseph marries Mary: 2 B.C.E. Mary gives birth to Jesus: 2 B.C.E. Martha: active in 29-33 C.E. Peter becomes an apostle: 31 C.E. Previous. ia. Time line spans the creation of Adam in 4026 B.C.E., the lives of Noah and Abraham, and the birth of Jesus in 2 B.C.E. It ends with the apostle Peter.
2025: Saturday, April 12. 2026: Thursday, April 2. On April 12, 2025, Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world will observe the annual Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death. Find out more about this special event.
The Bible’s answer. Many view the cross as the most common symbol of Christianity. However, the Bible does not describe the instrument of Jesus’ death, so no one can know its shape with absolute certainty. Still, the Bible provides evidence that Jesus died, not on a cross, but on an upright stake. The Bible generally uses the Greek word ...
Online Bible. Read and listen to the Bible online, or download free audio recordings and sign-language videos of the Bible. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is an accurate, easy-to-read translation of the Bible. It has been published in whole or in part in over 210 languages. More than 240 million copies have been produced.
Jesus died so that humans could have their sins forgiven and receive endless life. (Romans 6: 23; Ephesians 1:7) Jesus’ death also proved that a human can remain loyal to God even when faced with the severest of tests. — Hebrews 4: 15. Consider how the death of one man could accomplish so much. Jesus died for “the forgiveness of our sins.”.
5. The truth about death comforts us. Many people have been taught that when they die, they will suffer as a result of their past actions. But it comforts us to know that no one suffers after death —not even someone who has done very bad things. Read Romans 6:7, and then discuss this question:
As Jehovah’s Witnesses, we strive to adhere to the form of Christianity that Jesus taught and that his apostles practiced. This article summarizes our basic beliefs. God. We worship the one true and Almighty God, the Creator, whose name is Jehovah. (Psalm 83:18; Revelation 4: 11) He is the God of Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
The Bible’s answer. Yes! The Bible comes from “God, who comforts those who are downhearted.” (2 Corinthians 7:6) Although the Bible is not a mental-health textbook, it has helped many overcome suicidal thoughts. Its practical advice can help you too.
