Nelson Chapel Church of Christ

Reincarnation

“(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)” Acts 17:21

Definitions Reincarnation re = again in = inside carne = flesh To enter the flesh again Transmigration – goes into a new body Karma – actions decide destiny déjà vu - already seen “retrocognition”

Explanation Soul broke off from God – trying to return By believers in reincarnation Soul broke off from God – trying to return Perfection in life is required Widespread and growing doctrine Famous people believe in reincarnation “Neverdies” 51% --- worldwide 25% --- America 24% --- USA “Christians”

Moral Implications Reincarnation Homosexuals – previous life Abortion – fetus message to mother S.I.D.S. – come back Suicide – start another life

Twisted Bible References Reincarnation Matt. 11:14 – John as Elijah John 3:3 – born again and again Gal. 6:7 – so shall he reap

Teaching Reincarnation Matt. 11:14 “Elijah” ~ John the Baptist Jn.3:3 “born again” ~ spiritual Gal.6:7 “reap” ~ eternal state Gen.5:5 “Adam” - “all the days that Adam lived” 930 yrs.

Teaching Reincarnation Eccl. 9:5-6 “under the sun” Heb. 9:27 “once to die” [a single time] Matt. 17:3ff - transfiguration of Moses Luke 16:19-31 Rich man and Lazarus

Teaching Reincarnation “The way of all the earth” Joshua 23:4 1 Kings 2:2 “I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.” 2 Sam. 12:23

Teaching Reincarnation Resurrections disprove reincarnation Lazarus – Jn. 11:43-46 Tabitha – Acts 9:36-43 Came back as the very person they were

Teaching Reincarnation “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” 2 Cor. 5:10 Which person would be judged ?

Reincarnation Fruits: India - Doctrine - over 3,000 years ago Conditions are not so good If reincarnation were true life would be better than any place on earth.

Reincarnation Not taught in the Bible Bible says: we came from God here to serve God heading for a universal judgment eternity determined by response that we make to Christ

Are You Ready ? John 5:28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, John 5: 29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org July 30, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com CCL11325562