Not Meant to Die and go to Heaven

[Austin]

Originally Posted by mfblume

I believe the work of the cross allowed for the immortalization of our bodies in the future, and that effecting it is not necessary for the time being. The cross paid for it, but it will kick into effect in our future. I think God makes use of our mortal bodies that still house sin for the purpose of maturing us,. etc. in spirit. It makes us battle and put down this flesh and deny it. So, in effect, the cross paid for it all, including the penalty of physical death, but the redemption of the body is not for this time yet due to His purposes in taking advantage of it for reasons beyond the scope of just dealing with death.


Romans 8:23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

FULL redemption includes even the body from death, but though it is not effected yet, it was still paid for by the cross.

Ok. I understand what you are saying.I agree the time has not come. But I believe in an appointed time when it will. Not as though I have attained unto it, nor have I known any other that has. But I know Jesus mentioned it to Peter in regard to the disciple John. And if death is the enemy of God then it is the enemy of the Body of Christ. And he is seated expecting until, his enemies become his foot stool./ we're ok.