Question about passages that might say there is an afterlife right when you die

Gold fish

Active Member
Jul 13, 2018
263
192
35
Kansas City
✟69,269.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Single
In Ecclesiastes 12:7 it says the spirit goes to God right when you die.Also in Acts 7:54-59.Stephen said "jesus receive my spirit" as he was being stoned to death.Also in Hebrews 9:27.It says when you die the judgement.And in 2 Corinthians 5:10 it says we all must appear before jesus for judgment.Also in 2 Corinthians 5:6-9.It says we want to be absent from the body and present with God.And in 2 Corinthians 5:9 some people are already absent from the body and with the lord.
 

ewq1938

I love you three.
Christian Forums Staff
Administrator
Supporter
Nov 5, 2011
44,413
6,797
✟915,691.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Single
Politics
US-Republican
My question is if you read every verse back to back does it imply an afterlife?

Of course. The Jews and all Christians believe in an afterlife. Only certain groups deny an afterlife.
 
Upvote 0

Jeshu

Bought by His Blood
Supporter
Mar 25, 2005
15,422
7,571
63
One of the Greatest Places on Earth.
✟600,188.00
Country
Australia
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
Jesus shows us the truth about what happens to people who die in the Lord.

Like 23:43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
 
Upvote 0

Gold fish

Active Member
Jul 13, 2018
263
192
35
Kansas City
✟69,269.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Single
In Ecclesiastes 12:7 it says the spirit goes to God right when you die.Also in Acts 7:54-59.Stephen said "jesus receive my spirit" as he was being stoned to death.Also in Hebrews 9:27.It says when you die the judgement.And in 2 Corinthians 5:10 it says we all must appear before jesus for judgment.Also in 2 Corinthians 5:6-9.It says we want to be absent from the body and present with God.And in 2 Corinthians 5:9 some people are already absent from the body and with the lord.

ewq1938.Can you read all of the verses of my first post back to back?And then tell me what you think?And in case you don't know it.I quoted my first post at the top of this post.
 
Upvote 0

redleghunter

Thank You Jesus!
Supporter
Mar 18, 2014
38,116
34,054
Texas
✟176,076.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Married
In Ecclesiastes 12:7 it says the spirit goes to God right when you die.Also in Acts 7:54-59.Stephen said "jesus receive my spirit" as he was being stoned to death.Also in Hebrews 9:27.It says when you die the judgement.And in 2 Corinthians 5:10 it says we all must appear before jesus for judgment.Also in 2 Corinthians 5:6-9.It says we want to be absent from the body and present with God.And in 2 Corinthians 5:9 some people are already absent from the body and with the lord.
A poster already mentioned the words of Christ Jesus.

As you posted, Paul taught that those in Christ would be absent from the body and present with the Lord. This is an intermediary state until the Resurrection.
 
Upvote 0

bcbsr

Newbie
Mar 17, 2003
4,085
2,318
Visit site
✟193,956.00
Faith
Christian
In Ecclesiastes 12:7 it says the spirit goes to God right when you die.Also in Acts 7:54-59.Stephen said "jesus receive my spirit" as he was being stoned to death.Also in Hebrews 9:27.It says when you die the judgement.And in 2 Corinthians 5:10 it says we all must appear before jesus for judgment.Also in 2 Corinthians 5:6-9.It says we want to be absent from the body and present with God.And in 2 Corinthians 5:9 some people are already absent from the body and with the lord.
Yeh, basically. Paul says, "If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body." Php 1:22-24

That kind of disproves the theory of "soul sleep" in that he doesn't see that as one of the two options. So when a believer dies, he immediately goes to heaven.
 
  • Agree
Reactions: redleghunter
Upvote 0
This site stays free and accessible to all because of donations from people like you.
Consider making a one-time or monthly donation. We appreciate your support!
- Dan Doughty and Team Christian Forums

ewq1938

I love you three.
Christian Forums Staff
Administrator
Supporter
Nov 5, 2011
44,413
6,797
✟915,691.00
Country
United States
Faith
Christian
Marital Status
Single
Politics
US-Republican
ewq1938.Can you read all of the verses of my first post back to back?And then tell me what you think?And in case you don't know it.I quoted my first post at the top of this post.


I believe they all show there is an afterlife.
 
Upvote 0