Who deserve to rest in the bosom of the Lord after death?

Many people like to use this line for comfort in the lost of love ones!

Today lets us find out what says in the Bible. Who deserve it?

A. Main scripture for this study: Luke 16:22

It came to pass, that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels into Abraham's bosom:

and the rich man also died, and was buried.

1. In my study I found Abraham’s bosom means the seat next to Abraham.

2. Bosom also means receiving the same blessedness as Abraham received!

3. Lk.16:27-31 tell how Lazarus received the same blessedness as Abraham did!

They have Moses and the Prophets, let them listen to them. Lk.16:29

Nowadays in the New Testament this has become let them listen to what says in the New Testament Bible!

(If you do not understand, Please ask for help!)

If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the death. Lk.16:31

(Moses and the Prophets represent the Old Testament Bible.)

B. Who deserve to rest in the bosom of the Lord after death?

Yes, Abraham kind of people may rest in the bosom of the Lord after death!

1. James 2:21-24 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?

You see that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect; and the scripture was fulfilled which said,

And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.

You see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.

2. Heb.11:17-18 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice.

He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his only son, even he to whom it was said,

in Isaac shall thy seed be called: Even though God had said to him: It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.

3. There was one of the Lord’s disciple literally reclined in his bosom!

There was at the table reclining in Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. John 13:23

4. The thief who was nailed at the cross besides Jesus was the luckiest one!

He said, Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom.

Jesus said to him, verily I say to you, today you will be in paradise with me.Lk.23:42-43

5. 1 Jn.2:5-6 But whoso keep his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected.

Hereby we know that we are in him: he that said he abides in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.

6. 1 Jn.5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

C. God’s chosen people are to rest in the Lord after death! Col.3:21

1. Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,

gentleness and patience. 3:12

2. Forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. 3:13

3. Above all these put on love, which binds them all in one Church of Christ.

4. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom,

and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 3:16

5. Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord. 3:17

A brief description of a God’s chosen people’s family:Col.3:18-21

1. Wives, submit to your husbands. 3:18 (As in reality, wife also as mother is much more important in a family!)

2. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 3:19

3. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 3:20

4. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. 3:21

May the Lord bless you and keep you always. Preach this on September 25, 2011.

Video: English Cantonese – Recorded 9/25/11

Who deserve to rest in the bosom of the Lord after death?

Video: English Cantonese – Recorded 9/25/11

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