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Jesus Christ speaks of the dead as sleeping. When a person dies, their thoughts perish. They no longer have any memory, thoughts, or feelings, such as love, happiness, sorrow, or anger. Therefore, those who have died do not praise or curse God, because they are asleep until the resurrection. Jesus Christ will begin to resurrect his followers at his second coming. Everyone will be resurrected in the proper order, depending on when they lived, and everyone will stand before the judgment seat of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10).
What happens after death:
Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, 10 The living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing. The dead do not feel love or hatred, nor do they have knowledge or wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 3:18-20 When a man or an animal dies, they return to the dust of the earth.
Resurrection will occur at an appointed time:
John 6:39-40, 44 At the last day, Jesus Christ will resurrect individuals that his Father has given to him. The resurrection has not happened yet. The dead who will be accounted righteous and resurrected are currently in their graves.
Acts 24:15 Eventually, everyone who has lived will be resurrected.
Additional references for further study:
Psalm 146:4
Psalm 115:17
Ezekiel 18:4, 20
John 11:11-14, 23-26
Daniel 12:1-2
Isaiah 38:17-19
If you enjoyed this study, you may also be interested in the study topics titled: What is Hell? and, Soul and Spirit.
Readers have left 19 comments.  19. Re: where is enochBernie Kern, Super AdministratorI believe enoch was taken by God for the purpose of being one of the two witnesses spoken about in revelation — Guest UserProve it with scriptures. 18. Re: Is Enoch heaven? For Bible ResearchBernie Kern, Administrator Did Enoch go to heaven? — Guest UserEnoch did not go to the third heaven. (first and second heavens being the atmosphere and space). Click this link to take you to our article on "the truth about death and hell" http://bible-research.net/content/view/88/44/ Or go to Special Interest/News and at the bottom of the page click the article. 17. Is Enoch heaven? For Bible ResearchGuest User, Unregistered Did Enoch go to heaven? 16. where is enochGuest User, Unregistered I believe enoch was taken by God for the purpose of being one of the two witnesses spoken about in revelation 15. Where is Enoch?Guest User, Unregistered Did Enoch go to heaven? How did this happen? 14. AnswersGuest User, Unregistered For answers to your questions go to Amazingfacts.org and take their Free bible study course online. 13. elihuGuest User, Unregistered what did christ actually mean when he said
"i am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me and dies will live and he who believes in me and lives will never die,do you believe this?" 12. Re: DeathGuest User, Unregistered Daniel 12:2 says " And many of them that SLEEP in the dust of the earth shall AWAKE , some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. " Now the million dollar question! Why would the dead need to be awakened if they were already burning in hell or relaxing in heaven? ...if you believe the bible is the word of God, then how can you not believe so many witnesses in the Holy Bible that prove after death you are simply in the grave until the resurrection?... — S.W.O.R.D. = Soldiers With OrderGreat points. How about it "After Death" and "Prayer Warrior"? 11. DeathS.W.O.R.D. = Soldiers With Order, Unregistered There are many scriptures that can disprove being in heaven or hell after death. Daniel 12:2 says " And many of them that SLEEP in the dust of the earth shall AWAKE , some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. " Now the million dollar question! Why would the dead need to be awakened if they were already burning in hell or relaxing in heaven? The bible makes the answer very clear! Don't be lead astray by false doctrines! Jesus spoke truth! People go to church every Sunday and simply believe what they are told by their pastor, without checking out what God has to say about it, and claim that they believe the bible is Gods word. Individuals need to make a decision- if you believe the bible is the word of God, then how can you not believe so many witnesses in the Holy Bible that prove after death you are simply in the grave until the resurrection? Daniel 12:2 is just one of the many witnesses who testify on the matter. Also read John 5: 28-29 and John 8: 43-47. Jesus spoke the truth in love and offended many. Love, S.W.O.R.D. 10. After deathGuest User, Unregistered Unconvincing, improbable and blatantly ridiculous.
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