Life after death has been circulated for centuries. Various religions and scientists offer countless conclusions about what happens when we die. Many non-Christian religions present views of heaven and hell, but their views are by no means beneficial to all involved parties. As in Islam, women become mistresses and servants, so only male Muslims can enjoy paradise. When we see what different religions look like after death, we must look to the Bible.
What does the Bible say about life after death? Does it give an individual a fair verdict or play a favorite? Plus, is that true too? Does life actually continue after death, or will we no longer exist? These are all valid questions to consider. As a human being, it is normal to question whether life will occur after death.
The beginning of fear
When I was a child, I was afraid of death. I remember thinking to myself that I was going to hell because I was a scary person. After all, this is something that many of us have been taught since we were young children. Often, adults in our lives say that good people go to heaven and bad people go to hell. It is even a general consensus for books and television shows. However, these people and the messages they draw do not match the Bible.
From the Bible we can tell that we are all sinners and are not as good as the glory of God (Romans 3:28). In other words, we are all bad people. There’s no one “good.” We all wrestlew a variety of sins. We all do not obey God, and we are all doing bad things. This is why we need a Savior to redeememe us, and the name of this Savior is Jesus. He died for us to be forgiven for our sins.
This is a beautiful truth, but many of us are not taught this by the church or by our trustworthy adults. Unfortunately, this is because these individuals are not familiar with the Bible. The Bible says that if we put faith in Jesus, we are given forgiveness, eternal life, and redness. The only people who go to hell are those who have chosen to reject Christ and refuse to put faith in him.
Life after death is because all people continue to live despite the body dying. What’s debate is where you spend eternity and ultimately it’s up to you. If you choose to put your faith in Jesus, believing that Jesus died for your sins, and if you rise again, you will go to heaven. But if you choose not to put faith in him, you will not go to heaven.
The Bible’s Credibility
In this conversation, we need to address the authenticity of the Bible. If the Bible is not authentic, how can you trust what it says? Furthermore, if the Bible is merely a book created by humanity and is filled with lies, we all are lost in our sins. As it stands, the Bible is a genuine historical book. It passes the test of time and is considered historically accurate by Christian scholars and secularists.
The Bible is an insane, insane word of God, inspired (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Everything written in it is to teach, guide and direct. Many people believe that the Bible was written by men, and this is true. But they were inspired by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21). In other words, the Holy Spirit, God, is the author of the Bible. We know this is true, so we can rest in the knowledge that the Bible is completely true.
There are no errors or contradictions in the Bible. Everything within the Bible page is united and forms a unified work. The Bible was not composed in traditional ways from beginning to end, but it is a collective work that should be read without ignoring the Old and New Testaments. We cannot properly evaluate the Messiah without understanding the Old Testament. Both of these testimonies are historical works that need to be respected and seen as to what they are. It is God’s living words.
Therefore, the Bible is a real work of history. With this in mind, you need to approach it carefully. Everything written in the Bible is the truth that God is there, he loves us and wants us to spend eternity with him. Other religions and belief systems do not have Gods who love His creation, and no other Gods have left their kingdom and saved humanity. We see this only in Christianity, but it should not be overlooked.
According to the Bible, life after death
According to the Bible, there is life after death. As mentioned before, they will go to heaven or hell based on whether they placed their faith in Jesus or not. Free gifts of salvation are offered to all people. You don’t have to be a particular person, come from a particular background, or be part of a particular social group to receive salvation. Rather, Jesus died open to all for salvation. He not only died for the people he chose, but also for all of us instead (John 3:16-17).
If you want to put faith in Jesus today, you can. If he believes that he died for your sins, he is buried and rises again, you will be saved. Accept him and trust him as your personal Savior, and you will spend eternally with him. Not only will you go to heaven when you die, you will have the privilege of living in a new heaven and a new earth that God will create in the future.
The present heaven and earth are destroyed by fire (2 Peter 3:7). After God destroys the present earth and heaven, he creates a new heaven and a new earth. This will become our eternal home, and we will never leave it. There are no more tears, crying, or pain (Revelation 21:4). This is a beautiful day that we all look forward to as followers. There is a life after death and if we choose to place faith in Jesus, we will spend eternity with him.
The only alternative to this is to separate eternity from the Lord. If they reject Jesus, they die and go to hell. But their ultimate end lies in the Lake of Fire. Many believe this is not something that a beloved God does, but we need to remember that God is truly just and righteous. There are consequences for not placing faith in him and dying in our own sins. This is why it is important that we have knowledge of life after death, and to educate others and help all people to know the Lord.
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Vivian Bricker received his Bachelor of Mission and a Master of Arts with a focus on theology. She loves theology, mission work, and everything that helps others learn about Jesus. Find out more about her content on Cultivate: https://cultivatechristianity.wordpress.com/.
