Bible Question:
I know that the bible says that at the rapture, all who are dead will be risen to meet with the Lord in the sky. What I am confused about and would like clarification is this. I have also heard (where scripturally, I am not sure), that when we die we will immediately go to heaven. So my question is, which is true? Do we stay dead in the ground until the rapture, while He is preparing a place for us -- or do we immediately go to heaven when we die? |
Bible Answer: This too is a very controversial subject. Some believe in the rapture and some don't. Two scriptures that say a lot to me: Heb 9:27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, 28 so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation. 2 Pet 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. Beyond the obvious Guidance reflected above, I can't elaborate much more. I do like to repeat an axiom learned in my childhood: "The Bible is own best Commentary." Go with God in all things and study ALL of His Word. Bill |