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NASB | Hebrews 9:27 And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 9:27 And just as it is appointed and destined for all men to die once and after this [comes certain] judgment, |
Bible Question: I WHAT TO NO A BOUT SPIRIT DO PEOPLE COME BACK AS A SPIRIT WHEN THEY DIE |
Bible Answer: The basic answer to your question is that no, people do not come back as spirits when they die. Supposed contact with the dead through mediums is a fake, in many cases brought about through the activity of evil spirite. Attempts to contact the dead through these means are condemned in Scripture (e.g. Isaiah 8.19; Leviticus 19.31; 20.6; Deuteronomy 18.10-11). The idea that the dead are watching over us is mere sentiment. If we are Christians it is angels who watch over us. The appearance of apparitions and ghosts probably has a physical explanation althougb we have not yet fully understood it. But you will notice that such things do not interfere with people physically. Poltergeists are probably evil spirits. We must not discount the activities of such. In 1 Samuel 28 we have the description of how Saul went to a medium to raise up Samuel. She set about raising her familiar spirit to pose as Samuel. But God chose to intervene. He physically sent Samuel to the woman's horror and surprise. But this was because God had a message of His own to give to Saul. It was not a norm. You will note he appeared as a physical human being not as a face or a ghost. Best wishes |