Category: Life After Death
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The Experience of Hell
Two weeks ago, we looked to Scripture and found a physical description of Hell (Hades to a lesser degree and then the Lake of Fire). This week, I want to consider what sort of things a person might experience in Hell. What is the hellish experience for the person? Applying the description of Hell that…
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A Biblical Description of Hell
There are two possible and very real destinations for the person. We will either experience the resurrection to life or the resurrection to judgment. The current place of temporary residence for those experiencing the resurrection of judgment is Hades and at the Judgment, Hades itself will be thrown into the Lake of Fire along with…
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What Happens to the Soul When the Body Dies?
What have we learned so far about Heaven and Hell? There are only two possible destinations. There is the resurrection to judgment and the resurrection to life. Those who experience the resurrection to life will experience satisfaction and fulfillment as they are with the Master. Those who experience the resurrection of judgment will remain outside…
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Are Heaven and Hell Real Places, or merely concepts?
A survey conducted by LifeWay and Ligonier Ministries reveals what many self-proclaimed Christians believe about different theological topics. The results of this survey can be found at stateoftheology.com. In this survey, 66% of about 3,000 ‘Christians’ surveyed said they believed in the literal existence of a place called Hell. That means 34% believe Hell to…
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Is There Life After Death?
Is there really life after death? Virtually every worldview insists that there is. Most people, when asked if they believe there is life after death, say, “Yes.” Is there any evidence or is it just something that we want to assume because we have a desire to live forever? First of all, there is no…