Death is not the end.
So what happens? Where am I? Who is there?
What about those who don’t know about Jesus?
So what happens? Where am I? Who is there?
- “Immediately after death, believers are present with the Lord.”
- “We would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8, ESV).
Although the body returns to dust, the soul’s destiny begins the moment we take our last breath.
Isn't there a second chance after death?
What about those who don’t know about Jesus?
So what happens? Where am I? Who is there?
- “No—Hebrews 9:27 teaches each person dies once and then faces judgment.”
- God's grace is offered in this life. We must place our faith in Jesus before death, trusting in His sacrifice for our salvation.
What about those who don’t know about Jesus?
What about those who don’t know about Jesus?
What about those who don’t know about Jesus?
- Everyone is accountable to God, and salvation is found only through Jesus Christ.
- We may not know how God will judge every soul—but we do know: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” —Romans 10:13
What is heaven like?
Do we have a new body in eternity?
What about those who don’t know about Jesus?
- Revelation 21–22 describes a new creation—earth restored, no disease, death, or sorrow.
- God dwells with His people; “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes” (Rev. 21:4).
- It’s a glorious eternity of worship, communion, and purpose in the presence of God.
Do we have a new body in eternity?
Do we have a new body in eternity?
Do we have a new body in eternity?
- Yes. Scriptures teach a bodily resurrection.
- “All who are in the tombs…come out, those…to the resurrection of life” (John 5:28–29).
- Believers receive a transformed, imperishable body – fit for life in eternity (1 Cor 15:42–44).
What about hell? Is it real?
Do we have a new body in eternity?
Do we have a new body in eternity?
- Yes—Scripture speaks plainly of punishment for the unrepentant.
- Jesus described it as a place of “outer darkness” and “weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matt 8:12).
- Hell is the final separation from God, and it underscores His justice and holiness.
Isn't heaven based on good deeds?
Will loved ones know each other in heaven?
Will loved ones know each other in heaven?
- Heaven is a gift, not earned.
- “By grace you have been saved…not a result of works” (Eph 2:8–9).
- Good deeds are the evidence of new life in Christ (James 2:17), not the price of entrance.
Will loved ones know each other in heaven?
Will loved ones know each other in heaven?
Will loved ones know each other in heaven?
- Yes—that was Jesus’ promise.
- When Martha rejoiced that Lazarus would rise “on the last day,” Jesus added: “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:24–25).
- Relationships believed and begun here continue and deepen in heaven.
How do I personally prepare for eternity?
Will loved ones know each other in heaven?
How do I personally prepare for eternity?
- Believe: Trust that Jesus died for your sins and rose again (John 3:16; Rom 10:9–10).
- Repent: Turn away from sin in prayer and faith.
- Follow: Grow through Bible reading, prayer, and Christian fellowship.
- Accepting salvation begins a personal journey toward heaven—even now, in the power of the Holy Spirit.