How do we cope with our future, the unanswered questions of what may come? Our deathly fears may include concerns about pain, suffering, unconsciousness, and the dying process. Death is a certainty that impacts all of us. When, where, and how are unknown aspects surrounding our inevitable end to this earthly life. The heavenly promises in God’s Word help shed light on the fears surrounding death. The biblical descriptions of eternity with Jesus help us fight the fears of death and dying.
What is our ultimate outcome?Physical death is the unavoidable conclusion to earthly life. Although people may make changes to improve health and lifestyle, they cannot escape dying. Notice though, that the Bible gives us two instances when God took people without them dying. Enoch (Genesis 5:24 & Hebrews 11:5) and Elijah (2 Kings 2:11) did not experience death on earth. So those two, … [Read More...]
