Jewish Graves
Jewish Graves
Jewish gravesites in Jerusalem cost about $3000 but these Jewish gravesites on the
Mount of Olives, facing Jerusalem cost
$25000. Why do these Jewish gravesites cost so much more? Some Jews believe that when the Messiah comes,
Jewish bodies in graves facing Jerusalem will be resurrected first.
The Bible says that the Messiah already came 2000 years ago and that when we die, those who believe in him will go to heaven as discussed, while those who deny him will go to hell, a place of unspeakable, eternal torment (Luke 16:19-31).
See the graves above? One day, your body will end up in a grave. On that day - which could be decades or hours away - where will your soul end up?
If you feel tempted to insist that the Bible is wrong and that there is no heaven or hell, consider this. You wouldn't critique a movie without having watched it, right? Have you ever read the Bible for yourself? I'm not talking about hearing things about the Bible or watching people give their opinions about the Bible. Have you ever watched the movie for yourself?
If not, isn't the destiny of your soul too important to outsource to someone else? Why not watch the movie for yourself before passing judgment that could affect the rest of your eternity? If the whole Bible seems daunting, just read or study in-depth the Gospel of John, which is only 18 letter-sized pages long.
But before doing anything, pray to a God you don't believe in. That's right. Tell him you don't believe in him, and even that you don't particularly want to believe in him. But you do want to know the truth - whatever that may be - and if he really does exist and needs to help you to see the truth, that he will.
There's more to read, especially if you're Christian (see below), but if you've benefited from this site, please share it with your family, friends and others, including by referencing it in your blogs and/or social networking profiles.
Thank you. May God bless you. And if you have questions or comments, please feel free to email me.
(FOR CHRISTIANS)
The Bible says that the Messiah already came 2000 years ago and that when we die, those who believe in him will go to heaven as discussed, while those who deny him will go to hell, a place of unspeakable, eternal torment (Luke 16:19-31).
See the graves above? One day, your body will end up in a grave. On that day - which could be decades or hours away - where will your soul end up?
If you feel tempted to insist that the Bible is wrong and that there is no heaven or hell, consider this. You wouldn't critique a movie without having watched it, right? Have you ever read the Bible for yourself? I'm not talking about hearing things about the Bible or watching people give their opinions about the Bible. Have you ever watched the movie for yourself?
If not, isn't the destiny of your soul too important to outsource to someone else? Why not watch the movie for yourself before passing judgment that could affect the rest of your eternity? If the whole Bible seems daunting, just read or study in-depth the Gospel of John, which is only 18 letter-sized pages long.
But before doing anything, pray to a God you don't believe in. That's right. Tell him you don't believe in him, and even that you don't particularly want to believe in him. But you do want to know the truth - whatever that may be - and if he really does exist and needs to help you to see the truth, that he will.
There's more to read, especially if you're Christian (see below), but if you've benefited from this site, please share it with your family, friends and others, including by referencing it in your blogs and/or social networking profiles.
Thank you. May God bless you. And if you have questions or comments, please feel free to email me.
(FOR CHRISTIANS)