Question 25: What Happens When I Die?

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Question 25: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I DIE?

Answer: When a Christian dies, their soul goes home; home to their Saviour, to their believing loved ones who have gone before. They are in the presence of the most glorious, loving, merciful Father and united with Him and all other believers who have passed on, and finally free of all sin, sickness and frailty. When unbelievers die, they immediately enter fearful, eternal punishment.

I. Why Do Christians Die?

--- 1. Death is not punishment for Christians, but a result of living in a fallen world.
--- 2. God uses death to complete our sanctification and complete our union with Christ.

II. How Should We Think Of Our Own Death And Others?

--- 1. Our own death should not bring fear but joy.
--- 2. Death of other Christians brings sorrow but also hope and joy.
--- 3. Death of unbelievers brings sorrow.

III. What Happens When I Die?

--- 1. Souls of believers go immediately into God's presence.
--- 2. Souls of unbelievers go immediately into eternal punishment.