Did We Live As Premortal Spirits Before We Came to Earth?

Welcome to Day 5 of our 60-Day Challenge! Today, we’ve reached Day 5, but before we dive into the next question, let’s reflect on yesterday’s question: Who gets to decide what goes into the Bible and what gets left out?

This is a crucial question because it challenges how we view the Bible we hold so dear today. The Old Testament books were written long before the time of Christ, and the New Testament was completed by the end of the 1st century AD. However, the Bible as we know it wasn’t officially compiled until the late 4th century. This means that early church leaders—mainly within the Catholic Church—made critical decisions about which books would be included and which would be left out.

For instance, many scholars agree that Paul wrote only 7 of the 13 epistles attributed to him. Books like Galatians, Romans, 1 Corinthians, and 2 Corinthians are accepted as his authentic writings. However, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus are often considered pseudepigraphic, meaning they were written by someone else under Paul’s name. So why were these texts included, and others left out? Who made the final decision about what would shape our understanding of God’s word?

One of the fascinating aspects of this conversation is the list of 75 missing books that were excluded from the Bible. These books, some of which contain valuable teachings, were removed during the process of canonization. This makes us ask: What other truths might have been left out, and what could those missing books teach us? I encourage you to explore this further—Google those missing books and see what you find. It’s a deep dive worth taking.

What to Reflect On for Today's Challenge:

Today’s question digs into the mystery of our existence before this life - Did We Live as Premortal Spirits Before We Came to Earth? Many people wonder if we existed as spirits before being born on earth.

The idea of premortal existence isn’t widely discussed in all Christian circles, but it’s a fascinating topic that invites us to think about our purpose on earth and our relationship with God. If we did live as spirits before coming here, it would mean that we were part of God’s divine plan from the very beginning—each of us playing a unique role in His eternal design.

So, what do you think? Could we have existed as spirits before this life? Take some time to reflect on Jeremiah 1:5 and Job 38:7, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

Let’s keep the conversation going as we continue this journey together. Share your insights in the comments, and let’s explore these profound questions that lead us closer to understanding the full truth of God’s plan.

Transcription:

    Hi, my name is Joe Cirillo with Gospel First, and thanks for your decision to follow me on this exciting journey to find Christ's restored church in our day. But before I give you question number five, did you get the answer to question number four? As I mentioned, there is a list of 75 missing books which were removed from the Bible.

Who gets to decide what goes into the Bible and what gets left out? Example, most of the scholars believe that Paul actually wrote 7 of the 13 epistles. Galatians, Romans, 1st Corinthians, 2nd Corinthians, Philomenes, Philippians, 1st Thessalonians. While 3 of the epistles in Paul's name are widely seen as pseudepigraphic, 1st Timothy, 2nd Timothy, and Titus, Why didn't they get in?

Well, the Old Testament books were written well before Jesus, and all of the New Testament books were written by roughly the end of the 1st century AD. But the Bible as a whole was not officially compiled until the late 4th century, illustrating that it was the Catholic Church who determined the canon.

Now, take a look at my video, and you'll see 75 books that were missing, or you can Google that to get a list of them. Here's question number five. Did we live as premortal spirits before we came to earth? Well, you can find the answer in Jeremiah 1. 5, Job 38. 7, and I'd love to hear your thoughts.