Death is probably the most misunderstood subject in the world today. It evokes feelings of fear, uncertainty and hopelessness. We have all wondered what to expect after death and the ultimate statistics show that 10 out of 10 people die.
It's bothersome, yet it is a valid question that every human being needs to deal with during his or her lifetime, because the consequences are enormous. There is no room for guessing on this topic.
People fear death because they don’t know what’s going to happen or what it’s going to feel like. Even talking about death makes some people nervous and uneasy.
What does the Bible have to say about death?
The Bible talks about Resurrection, Judgement and Separation:
Acts 24:15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
The Resurrection of the just and the unjust will take place on Judgement day.
Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.
There is a place for the righteous to go and the place for the wicked. Most people do nothing to prepare for the "appointment" with God on Judgement Day. As Christians we are sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, our sinfulness is taken away when we trust Jesus Christ. God sees the righteousness of Christ when He looks at us.
Matthew 25:32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats.
Heaven is the place where there is no more dying, no more suffering, no more wars. Hell is the eternal separation from God. It's a place of utter darkness.
God does not want any one to go to hell. That's why He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, so that whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life.
