Bible Question:
I am questioning my view of death. For most of my life I have been taught that upon my death I would be in heaven. However I recently heard a speaker say that we stay in a state of waiting to be raised when Christ returns. I can read where sleep is refered to as death. When it says in the N.T. concerning those who have fallen asleep. I feel rather ignorant, because I have studied this, and felt I had the answer. Now, I am not so sure. I would like some feed back, as this is sorta bugging me. Thanks for your input. Peace, farout |
Bible Answer: I believe that after you die you go to either paradise (if you are saved) until the time of judgement which is where you will receive crowns for the good things you have done on earth. However, I'm not sure exactly where you go if you are NOT saved while you await judgement or if you are just in a "holding pattern" until then. Later on (if you aren't saved), you are thrown in the "lake of fire" with Satan where you will spend eternity in torment day and night. Eternity is a hard thing to imagine, but it says in the bible that our life on earth seems like a vapor that disappears compared to eternity. I hope I helped a little. D.D. |