Several scriptures seem to be unclear concerning the death of men such as Elijah, and have been misconstrued to indicate that the dead are alive in heaven or hell. However, none of these scriptures actually say that. We need to consider the greater context of Scripture, as well as Hebrew grammar, to properly understand that those who have died are in the grave awaiting one of the resurrections. Verses: Gen. 5:18-24; Heb. 11:4, 5, 7-8, 11, 13; John 3:13; Jude 14-15; 1 Sam. 28:3-20; Deut. 18:9-15; 2 Kings 2:11, 15-17; Matt. 10:16-17, 24-28; 17:1-3; 9; Acts 4:32; 1 Pet. 2:11; […]
Scripture verses taken out of context over the years have led to doctrinal errors which conclude that the soul lives on after death. As...
The Bible clearly states that when people die, they are in the grave and are not immediately judged to go to Heaven or Hell....
In this session, we learn from the Bible that the dead are dead, “sleeping” in the ground and turned back to dust. They are...