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Rising of the Saints when Jesus Died?

On February 13, 2012   /   Religion   /   40 Comments
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Remember in the New Testament when Jesus had died on the cross, and the Bible speaks of many saints rising that had been dead and walking the streets?

Matthew 27: 52 – 53:

“And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.”

It never said what happened after that or if they returned back to their graves or went on to heaven. I was wondering what some of you think about it.

Asked by Fawnna (Lisa)

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Stigmata – From God Satan or Imagination?

On August 6, 2011   /   Religion   /   4 Comments

Stigmata are primarily associated with the Roman Catholic faith. Many reported stigmatics are members of Catholic religious orders.

Stigmata (singular stigma) are bodily marks, sores, or sensations of pain in locations corresponding to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus, such as the hands and feet. In some cases, rope marks on the wrists have accompanied the wounds on the hands.

I have always been a little bemused by Stigmata, which seems born more from hysteria than the Holy Spirit. Firstly, why mainly hands and feet, but not so commonly; forehead (crown of thorns), side or chest area and wheels on the back (from the lashing), as well?

Jesus Christ and Stigmata

Jesus Christ and Stigmata

Are the wounds on the feet from 1 nail being driven through both feet, or are wounds from two separate nails shown?

And, what is the purpose of being inflicted by these wounds of Christ?

Finally, I was once commissioned to paint a picture of Jesus on the cross for a video – a horrible picture, but the producer liked it! Anyhoo… try as I might, I simply could not get the picture to work if I placed the nails through the palms of the hands. However, as soon as I moved the nails to the wrist area, the picture seemed to come alive!

My question is, do you believe Stigmata is a blessing from God? If so, why to you believe that and what do you think the purpose of stigmata is?

Thanks

Asked by A J Ryder

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Why Are Some Saved and Not Others?

On April 21, 2011   /   Religion   /   26 Comments
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What makes one person’s relationship with Jesus better than someone elses’? I’m not asking this in a ‘smart’ way, I honestly just would like to understand how the relationship differs.

Why are some saved and not others? Does that have to do with someone’s relationship with Jesus as well? Why can someone walk with Jesus their entire life and not be saved?

I’ve never understood that… I’m not being contentious, it’s just something that has always left me quite perplexed.

Asked by Diana

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