Heaven Bound

Many world religions believe in some form of reincarnation. However, the concept of reincarnation is anti-biblical and anti-Christian.

2 Corinthians 5.8, Hebrews 9.27-28 and 2 Peter 2.9 are the scripture verses we will use here to refute this false claim of reincarnation or the theory of birth cycles.

Lets see what 2 Corinthians 5.8 has to say. ‘We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.’ Here Paul is saying, he is confident that when he leaves his physical body here on earth he will ‘be at home with the Lord.’ Elsewhere it is said that ‘heaven is the dwelling place of God’. So as a believer and servant of Jesus, Paul was confident that he would be with God immediately after his physical death. (Read 2 Corinthians 5.1-10 for a greater understanding and assurance in this topic.)

Hebrews 9.27-28 gives us clear assurance that there is no reincarnation for believers and non-believers alike. It states, ‘Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.’ (See Hebrews 9.24-28 to read text in context.)

2 Peter 2.9 boldly asserts, ‘if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment.’ Here Peter affirms the fact that the godly (righteous ones in Christ) are rescued from any further trials, punishments etc while the unrighteous are already facing punishments while awaiting the final day of judgment when they will be condemned for eternal punishment. (Read 2 Peter 2.4-10 to understand text in context.)