Where will I go

When this life is over?

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What Happens when a Christian Dies?

Someone asked me two questions. The first question was “What happens when a Christian dies and why is this not discussed more? Life is full of so many questions, so many successes and yes, so many disappointments. There is nothing in life more profound or important than the question that only God can answer. “God where will I spend my eternity?” There are three things in life that I believe by faith we must get right in order to get a positive outcome to this question.

The first thing we must do is to get right with ourselves and with God. Don’t delay because tomorrow is not promised (James 4:13-14).
Secondly, we must believe in and work out our eternal salvation with his Son Jesus Christ (Philippians 2:12), and
thirdly, we must pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth and to empower us to get as close as humanly possible in accomplishing God’s perfect and permissive will(plans/wishes) for our lives.

The Book of Hebrews 9:27 says that there are only two things guaranteed in this life; death and then the judgement. The reality is that one day you and I will no longer be here. The bible is clear that we all must stand before the Savior at either the Judgement Seat of Christ or at the Great White Throne Judgement and we must give an account of our activities and deeds while on this Earth. Does this mean that God give us the option to choose between the two Judgements?

Is it Wrong to Have a Discussion about what Happens when We Die?

My second question to you. Is it wrong for us as Christians to have an honest discussion or a bible study concerning our salvation, our eternal security and what happens at the end before it is too late? Proverbs 27:1 basically says that tomorrow is not promised to anyone. The Book of James says that man’s life is like a vapor. Here today, gone today.

I had a recent conversation with my oldest sister who recently lost her oldest son to a violent crime. She did not openly ask me, but I could sense by the direction of the Holy Spirit that she had questions about what happens to us after death. Like many Christians, do we really know or understand what happens to us when we die?

Let’s be honest with ourselves, even in our Christian community there is confusion and disagreement concerning what happens after death, who will be saved and most importantly the who, what, when, where, why and how on the Day of Judgment. I must ask this question. Why are there so many different views, opinions, beliefs and interpretations of the same bible concerning What happens when a Christian dies? Here are some of the questions that are asked?

Do we immediately fall asleep at death awaiting the Day of Judgement?
Do we immediately go into the presence of the Lord?
Does the body and the soul sleeps together in the grave?
Can our departed loved ones see us and can we sense their presences?
Is there a difference between the Judgement Seat of Christ and the Great White Throne Judgement?
Where will I spend my eternity?
What does Rest in Peace (RIP) mean?
Is there really a rapture?
What about the New Heaven and the New Earth?

Does the bible support all these beliefs and what do you believe as a follower of Christ?

Rather than spending endless hours researching and recreating the wheel. God has led me to what I believe by faith are some very good websites and videos lessons that are listed below that I believe can illustrate the truth concerning these important questions. Where you spend your eternity may depend on it!

The Apostle Paul said in 2 Timothy 2:15^“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”.

Our goal at I AM for Christ Ministries is to provide you with this valuable information for your research as well as a bible study tool, so that you can rightfully divided the word of truth as commanded by the Apostle Paul. Please take the time to study this important information.

The question of what happens to Christians when they die is a significant aspect of Christian theology and belief. Here’s a summary of key beliefs:

Immediate Presence with God: Many Christians believe that upon death, their souls go immediately into the presence of God. This belief is supported by passages like 2 Corinthians 5:8, where Paul says, “We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”
Resurrection of the Body: At the end of time, Christians believe in the resurrection of the body, when all believers will be raised and given glorified bodies. This is based on passages like 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, which describes the resurrection body as imperishable, glorious, and powerful.
Judgment and Reward: Christians also believe in a final judgment, where everyone will be judged by God. For believers, this is seen as a time when they will be rewarded for their faith and good works. As mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5:10, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”
Eternal Life: The ultimate hope for Christians is eternal life with God in heaven. Revelation 21:4 provides a comforting vision of this future: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

These beliefs provide comfort and hope to many Christians as they contemplate life after death.

What Happems When a Christian Dies? Two Opinions

What is Truth?

Many Christians believe that at death, the soul and spirit separate from the body and enter the presence of God. Here’s a deeper look into this belief:

Separation at Death: It is commonly believed that the soul and spirit depart from the physical body at the moment of death. This is based on Scriptures like Ecclesiastes 12:7, which says, “the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”
Immediate Presence with God: For believers, there is a comforting assurance that the soul and spirit immediately enter the presence of God upon death. As mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5:8, “We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” This suggests that the soul and spirit go to be with God directly after physical death.
Waiting for Resurrection: Some traditions hold that the soul and spirit are in a state of waiting until the final resurrection, when they will be reunited with a resurrected body. This belief is rooted in passages like 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, which describes the dead in Christ rising first at His return.
Intermediate State: There are differing views on what happens between death and the final resurrection. Some believe in an “intermediate state,” where the soul is conscious and in the presence of God, while others interpret this period as a form of restful sleep until the resurrection.

These beliefs provide hope and assurance to many Christians, affirming that death is not the end but a transition into a new, eternal relationship with God.