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IS THERE LIFE AFTER DEATH? (3 OF 3)
by Kerry Shook
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11
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Is There Life after Death? (3 of 3)
Series: Questions- Finding Real Answers to Big Questions
Kerry Shook
Ecclesiastes 3:11
The Evidence:
- A universal longing
''... He (God) has planted eternity in the human heart....''
Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT)
- Modern physics
- Near death experiences
''For instance, we know that when these bodies of ours are taken down like tents and folded away, they will be replaced by resurrection bodies in heaven-God-made, not handmade-and we'll never have to relocate our 'tents' again. Sometimes we can hardly wait to move-and so we cry out in frustration. Compared to what's coming, living conditions around here seem like a stopover in an unfurnished shack, and we're tired of it! We've been given a glimpse of the real thing, our true home, our resurrection bodies! The Spirit of God whets our appetite by giving us a taste of what's ahead. He puts a little of heaven in our hearts so that we'll never settle for less.'' 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 (MSG)
One moment after death, you'll experience either...
- Separation or Celebration in eternity
''He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the LORD and from the majesty of His power....'' 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 (NIV)
''The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.'' 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
''Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord-for we walk by faith, not by sight-we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord.'' 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 (NASB)
Heaven is...
1. A REAL PLACE
''In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you ...
Series: Questions- Finding Real Answers to Big Questions
Kerry Shook
Ecclesiastes 3:11
The Evidence:
- A universal longing
''... He (God) has planted eternity in the human heart....''
Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT)
- Modern physics
- Near death experiences
''For instance, we know that when these bodies of ours are taken down like tents and folded away, they will be replaced by resurrection bodies in heaven-God-made, not handmade-and we'll never have to relocate our 'tents' again. Sometimes we can hardly wait to move-and so we cry out in frustration. Compared to what's coming, living conditions around here seem like a stopover in an unfurnished shack, and we're tired of it! We've been given a glimpse of the real thing, our true home, our resurrection bodies! The Spirit of God whets our appetite by giving us a taste of what's ahead. He puts a little of heaven in our hearts so that we'll never settle for less.'' 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 (MSG)
One moment after death, you'll experience either...
- Separation or Celebration in eternity
''He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the LORD and from the majesty of His power....'' 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 (NIV)
''The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.'' 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
''Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord-for we walk by faith, not by sight-we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord.'' 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 (NASB)
Heaven is...
1. A REAL PLACE
''In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you ...
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