Enjoy music forever …..
Music ….. it’s an amazing thing that can deeply affect a
person, evoking a range of emotions from deep sadness to euphoria. The ability of human beings to respond to music
is not an accident. The ability to
appreciate and enjoy music is a gift ….. from a wise and loving creator. Throughout history, the musical compositions of many
talented men and women have been preserved in one form or another, but their
ability to further share their genius perished with them at death. Most of us can readily think of a favorite artist who died
prematurely and we wish that they would have lived longer to share additional
creative gems with us. Contrary to a belief that is shared by many people, human beings were not designed to live a relatively few years and die. Scientists who have studied the human body are aware that human cells are regularly replaced and they really aren’t sure why this process eventually slows down and stops ….. resulting in death. However, the Bible gives a very clear answer as to why this happens ….. and holds out the hope that this process will someday be reversed. In addition, most of those who have already died will be brought back to life. John 5:28, 29 Job 14:14, 15 Everlasting life as a human being may sound like a fairy
tale to some, but it was God’s original purpose for mankind ..... and that purpose
has not changed. Jesus made reference to this at Matthew 5:5
many years after the fall of the human race in the garden of
Eden. Many people can quote this scripture, but don't take time
to contemplate what it is really saying. Unfortunately, most churches do not teach this simple truth and they also teach inaccuracies about many other scriptural subjects as well. Without a doubt, many of those reading this will say to themselves "when I die I will be going to heaven to live, it will not be on this earth". Make no mistake, the Bible does hold out a "heavenly hope" for some believers, but they are a relatively small group Luke 12:32 and it is due to God's selecting them for a special purpose, to rule with Jesus as kings and priests over the earthly subjects of God's kingdom. Revelation 5:9, 10. The individuals who make up this group know for a certainty that they have been chosen for this special privilege. Romans 8:16, 17 The apostle Paul was addressing this thought to the "saints" or "holy ones". Romans 1:7 Many sincere Bible readers have pondered the
fact that "everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to
die". The logical reason for this is that, despite being taught
in church that they will go to heaven when they die, the vast majority
of people have not been chosen by God to be part of this group of
"saints". They naturally have the desire to continue living where
God originally purposed for the human race to live ..... on a paradise
earth.
What was God’s original purpose for creating the earth and
what will the future of the earth be ? What is the soul ? What is the spirit ? What happens to us when we die ? Why does God allow suffering ?
Many people are aware that the Christians of the first
century A.D. were severely persecuted, and a careful examination of the historical facts
reveals why they were hated. They were different from the people around them and refused
to share in many of the beliefs and practices that were common and accepted at
the time ….. even among people who professed to serve God. It is much the same today. Not everyone appreciates and accepts truth. Matthew 7:13, 14 It is my hope that having the accurate knowledge of God and His
purposes will result in your enjoyment of music (and the many other wonders of His
creation) forever. John 17:3 What Does the Bible Really Teach ? Watchtower Bible and Tract Society website |