What Bible says about life after death?

"For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive." "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
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What happens after death according to the Bible?

A second view, therefore, also prevailed: the sleep of the soul—i.e., the soul of the dead person enters into a sleeping state that continues until the Last Judgment, which will occur after the general resurrection. At the Last Judgment the resurrected will be assigned either to eternal life or eternal damnation.
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What does the Bible say about the death of a loved one?

Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
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What the Bible says about life and death?

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
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What happen immediately after death?

Decomposition begins several minutes after death with a process called autolysis, or self-digestion. Soon after the heart stops beating, cells become deprived of oxygen, and their acidity increases as the toxic by-products of chemical reactions begin to accumulate inside them.
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What Jesus Said About Life After Death



Where does the spirit go after death?

Ecclesiastes 12:7 says tells us what happens when a person dies. It says, “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was; and the spirit shall return to God who gave it.” In other words, when a person dies, his or her spirit goes back to God, the body returns to dust and the soul of that person no longer exist.
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Where does the soul go after it leaves the body?

“Good and contented souls” are instructed “to depart to the mercy of God.” They leave the body, “flowing as easily as a drop from a waterskin”; are wrapped by angels in a perfumed shroud, and are taken to the “seventh heaven,” where the record is kept.
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What does God promise us about death?

"But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself." "I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live." "For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death."
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Can we repent after death?

Some have promoted the idea of a second chance after death. But the Bible does not indicate that people get an opportunity to repent or to put faith in Jesus after they die. Hebrews 9:27 says, “People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.”
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What does the Old Testament say about the afterlife?

The ancient Hebrews had no idea of an immortal soul living a full and vital life beyond death, nor of any resurrection or return from death. Human beings, like the beasts of the field, are made of “dust of the earth,” and at death they return to that dust (Gen. 2:7; 3:19).
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Does the Bible say do not mourn for the dead?

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." The Good News: In heaven, we will feel no pain, no sorrow, and there will be no death.
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What does God say about widows?

1Tim. 5. [3] Honour widows that are widows indeed. [4] But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
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How does the Bible deal with grief?

Express your feelings

God knows you will experience grief in this life, but you're not meant to go through it alone. He wants you to seek comfort. “Blessed are they that mourn,” taught Jesus, “for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). Relying on God and others can relieve your sorrow and give you support.
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What happens to the soul 40 days after death?

It is believed that the soul of the departed remains wandering on Earth during the 40-day period, coming back home, visiting places the departed has lived in as well as their fresh grave. The soul also completes the journey through the Aerial toll house finally leaving this world.
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Is it painful when the soul leaves the body?

He said, “When the soul leaves the body, it can take a long time or it can happen very quickly. No matter how, it is painful. It is painful for the one who is dying, and it is painful for those who are left behind. The separation of the soul from the body, that is the ending of life.
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Does God give second chances?

Through Calvary, God didn't grant a second chance to humans; He provided a holy Substitute—the second Adam—who got it right the first time on our behalf. How reassuring it is to know God leaves nothing to chance, most notably the salvation of His children?
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Can you ask for forgiveness after death?

Forgiveness is such strong medicine, yet the deceased person cannot now show remorse, or repent, or make amends in any way. Reconciliation in the world of the living is no longer is possible. Perhaps it is impossible now to offer forgiveness to one who has died.
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Is there repentance in the grave?

Akinbadewa, said: “Our existence is not forever and there is no repentance in the grave. The living should imbibe the life of Christ. Humans are mortal because of Adam's disobedience, which culminated in death, which is now inevitable.
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What does the Bible say about our souls?

A. The Bible teaches that we consist of body, soul and spirit: "May your whole spirit, soul and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus" (I Thessalonians 5:23). Our material bodies are evident, but our souls and spirits are less distinguishable.
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What is death according to the Bible?

Death is the giving up of the spirit (Mt 27.50; Lk 23.46; Jn 19.30) or of the soul (φυχή; see Jn 10.11; 15.17; 13.37). Without the spirit, the body is dead (Jas 2.26); if a dead person comes back to life, his spirit returns (Lk 8.55).
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What happens between death and Judgement day?

In Western Christianity, the dead begin their eternal fates after death, either immediately or after being purified in purgatory. On judgment day, the dead are reunited with their bodies and their eternal fates continue.
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How long does it take for the spirit to leave the body?

It takes one hour for each unit of alcohol to leave your body - this means if you had eight pints of ordinary strength beer and stopped drinking at midnight, all of the alcohol would not be dispelled from you body (and you would not be safe to drive) until about 4 pm the following day.
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Is Heaven a real place?

It is not something that exists eternally but rather part of creation. The first line of the Bible states that heaven is created along with the creation of the earth (Genesis 1). It is primarily God's dwelling place in the biblical tradition: a parallel realm where everything operates according to God's will.
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How do you trust God again after losing?

How to Regain Your Faith After the Death of a Loved One
  1. Give yourself time to heal. Anyone who has lost a loved one has a long and challenging journey ahead of them toward healing. ...
  2. Reflect on your grief. ...
  3. Pray. ...
  4. Accept your anger. ...
  5. Talk to God. ...
  6. Let others believe for you. ...
  7. Rely on your faith. ...
  8. Seek spiritual advice.
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