Death

Death

Death and grief touch every person's life at some time. Jesus Christ showed great compassion to those grieving, and wept for his friend Lazarus despite knowing he was about to be resurrected . If you are under the burden of grief, day to day life can seem impossible, but the hope of the resurrection can be a great comfort as you heal and mourn.

A História do Ensinamento da ‘Alma Imortal’
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The History of the Immortal-Soul Teaching

Despite widespread use of the phrase immortal soul, this terminology is found nowhere in the Bible. Where did the idea of an immortal soul originate?
Alguns Versículos da Bíblia Ensinam que Temos uma Alma Imortal?
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Do Some Bible Verses Teach That We Have an Immortal Soul?

Some believe that various scriptures support belief in an immortal soul. Let's consider some of these passages and understand what they really say.
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Introduction: What Happens After Death?

Life is precious to us. We don’t want to die. But what really happens to us after death? Scientists, philosophers and even theologians don’t agree. Where can we go for answers? Shouldn’t we seek them from the Creator of life?
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What Is The "Spirit in Man"?

Several verses in the Bible talk about a spirit of man that is described much differently from what many religions envision as an immortal soul. What is this spirit in man?
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What is the "soul"?

Is the soul talked about in the Bible an immortal part of human beings...or is it something else entirely?
An old cemetery in the country.
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Will Everyone Have a Chance for Salvation? What Happens After Death / at the Resurrection / at Judgment Day?

Death seems so capricious - so unfair. But God is merciful and has the power over death. How will He provide a chance for salvation for everyone?
A man walking down a tunnel hallway.
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What Does the Bible Say About Reincarnation?

Do the souls of people come back again and again in different bodies? Does the Bible contain any teachings about reincarnation or the transmigration of souls?
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What happened to the resurrected saints mentioned in Matthew 27: 52-53?

Why did God raise dead Christians from their graves at the time of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection? What happened to these saints?
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What does the parable of Lazarus and the rich man mean?

Did Jesus intend the parable of Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31) to give us a real-time view of the state of the dead now, either in heaven or an ever-burning hell? How does this parable fit with the...
Flames of a fire.
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What Is Hell? Will the Wicked Be Tormented in Hell Forever?

Can a God of love send anybody to the kind of hell imagined in Dante’s Inferno?
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How can I help someone who is grieving after the death of a loved one?

Trying to comfort someone who has lost a family member or close friend can feel awkward. These ideas can help.
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Did the ghost of Samuel appear to Saul after his death?

When Saul consulted the witch (medium) of En Dor, was it really the prophet Samuel that appeared?
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Did God take Enoch and Elijah to heaven?

The Bible talks of Enoch being "translated" and Elijah being taken up in a chariot of fire. What do these passages mean?
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What did Paul mean by his desire to depart and be with Christ" in Philippians 1: 23?

Was Paul saying he expected to go to heaven to "be with Christ" immediately after his death? What decision was Paul struggling with in this passage in Philippians?
A woman standing in the dark.
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What Is Purgatory?

Does the Bible say anything about purgatory? If so, who goes to purgatory, and what happens to them there?
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Restoration: Pilgrimage to Normandy

On a recent trip to France, my family visited the beaches of Normandy where Allied troops landed on June 6, 1944.
Sunset in a field.
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Does the Bible say anything about cremation?

In considering funeral plans, many have questions about cremation. Is cremation acceptable for Christians?
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Will I Go to Hell?

Could a merciful, compassionate God really allow people to suffer horrifically in the torture of hell? What is the real truth?
What Will It Be Like to Be Resurrected?
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What Will It Be Like to Be Resurrected?

What will it be like for those raised to life again in the resurrection described in Ezekiel's vision? Suddenly being raised back to physical life will certainly come as a shock to just about everyone affected!
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Where Is the Grave

From the beginning of time, man has wondered what will happen once he departs this life. Is a physical body necessary? Where does a person go after death? There is a spiritual dimension most people miss, which is an integral...
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