Subject: Searching for the truth |
Bible Note: Robert, Your sequence seems right for an O.T. person but not for a N.T. person. Sheol (Hebrew) of the O.T. received everyone except Enoch, Elijah and possibly Moses. All of earth's inhabitants descended into either Abraham's bosom or the place of torment. Tartarus housed a few select bad angels. Following Jesus resurrection, Abraham's bosom area was emptied. Jesus' took "captivity captive" and ascended to heaven. In the N.T. era all believers ascend to heaven at death and await the resurrection of their bodies. Paul said, "to be with Christ is much better." Jesus is in heaven, not Sheol / Hades. All non-believers still descend to Sheol / Hades. There they await the resurrection and final judgment. |