Life after
Death Experiences
What have we learned
from life after death experiences?
We have all heard stories of people who have seemed to be dead - without vital signs for several minutes - only to be revived. Many of these people tell of traveling at high speeds through tunnels or of seeing brilliant white lights or even of coming face to face with God.
We have all heard stories of people who have seemed to be dead - without vital signs for several minutes - only to be revived. Many of these people tell of traveling at high speeds through tunnels or of seeing brilliant white lights or even of coming face to face with God.
These life after death experiences raise many
questions that directly reflect on Christianity - questions like, "What
happens when we die?" and "Is it possible to communicate with the
dead?"
Even Christian believers disagree on what the Bible says on these matters. Some say those who die fall
into a kind of dreamless sleep until Judgment Day.
Others say the souls of the dead are immediately
subjected either to Heaven or Hell, depending on whether they believe in Jesus.
Still others say our souls remain conscious, but
exist in a kind of limbo until the Day of Judgment arrives.
Life after death experiences presuppose the soul
remains conscious and aware after death. Those who have these experiences often
report they retain the ability to see, to hear, to think, to feel - but they
are unable to communicate with anyone.
While the experience may be confusing, people
report
It is interesting that many life after death
experiences are accompanied by a distinct sense of being two people - one
physical and one spiritual. And the spiritual being is completely indifferent
to the suffering self.
Perhaps this is one reason the Apostle Paul tells
us to die to ourselves, putting God ahead of our selfish desires:
"I
have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me
and gave himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).
Researchers report that about one in seven of those
who are revived in such circumstances report seeing a brilliant light or even
beings they interpret as angels,
Some people report a sense of having their lives
"reviewed."
The effect of the review is often beneficial and
may lead some to accept God, others to rededicate themselves to what they
perceive as God's purpose for them.
Some Christians have claimed that after-death
experiences are beyond the purview of God and are therefore demonic in nature.
But it seems unlikely that being subjected to demonic influences would lead so
many people to a closer walk with God.
In Luke 9:50, Jesus
is asked by His followers what to do about a man who is casting out demons even
though he is not a disciple. Jesus replies,
"Do not stop him, for whoever is not against you is for you."
In fact, for God to be truly omnipotent, He must be
in
Perhaps He uses them to direct His people.
Are you struggling with a big decision or
wondering how your eternal future will play out?
Why not talk to the God of the universe and
let Him work in your behalf?
He says, “I
will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with
my eye upon you" (Psalm
32:8).
Ask God to show you what to do. Pray the
following prayer:
“Heavenly
Father,
I
admit that I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You. I now want to
turn away from my past sinful life and begin a new life with You.
Please
forgive me. I now receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my
Lord. I believe and confess that Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and
rose from the dead.
I
want to receive all that Jesus Christ has provided for me as my Savior. Your
Word says, ‘Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved’ (Romans 10:13).
I
believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and
no man comes unto the Father, but by Him.
Lord
Jesus, I pray and ask You, to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I
thank You that you have given me eternal life, and according to Your Word, I am
born again.
Heavenly
Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit Who is in me now. I surrender
my life to You. I promise to study Your Word – the Bible.
Use
me for Your glory.
In
Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
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“You Deserve The
Glory”
(There
Is No One Else Like You)
lyrics
You deserve the glory
And the honor
Lord, we lift our hands in worship
As we lift your Holy name (Repeat)
Chorus:
For You are great
You do miracles so great
There is no one else like You
There is no one else like You (repeat)
And the honor
Lord, we lift our hands in worship
As we lift your Holy name (Repeat)
Chorus:
For You are great
You do miracles so great
There is no one else like You
There is no one else like You (repeat)
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