What happens when I die?
Death is certain but what comes after? Discover what the Bible reveals about your eternal destiny.
15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Israel's Kings and Elisha's Death
Jehoahaz and Joash reign over Israel during Syrian oppression. Joash visits dying Elisha, who prophesies limited victory because Joash struck the ground only three times. Elisha dies, but his bones ra...
The Death of John the Baptist and Feeding of Five Thousand
Herod beheads John the Baptist after a rash oath. Jesus withdraws but is followed by crowds. He feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fish, walks on water, and invites Peter to come. Wherever H...
The Path of Life
David expresses total satisfaction in God as his inheritance, finds counsel even in the night, and looks forward to the fullness of joy and eternal pleasures in God's presence.
The Resurrection and Great Commission
The stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty, and the angel announces the most important news in history: "He has risen!" Mark concludes with Jesus' commission to His disciples to proclaim the gospel t...
The Resurrection and Ascension
Women find the tomb empty and angels announce Jesus is risen. Two disciples encounter Jesus on the road to Emmaus, their hearts burning as He opens Scripture. Jesus appears to the gathered disciples, ...
The Bread of Life
Jesus feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fish, then walks on water. The crowds pursue Him for bread, but He offers something greater—Himself as the bread of life that satisfies forever. Hi...
The Raising of Lazarus
Jesus' friend Lazarus dies, and Jesus deliberately delays His arrival. At the tomb, He declares, "I am the resurrection and the life," then calls Lazarus out from death. This sign leads many to believ...
Dead to Sin, Alive to God
Paul addresses the misuse of grace. Shall we sin so grace may increase? Absolutely not! United with Christ in death and resurrection, we are freed from sin's mastery to live for God.
The Law and Sin
Paul wrestles with the Law's role and sin's power. The Law is holy, but sin exploits it to produce death. The inner struggle between wanting good and doing evil reveals our need for deliverance.
The Resurrection of the Dead
Paul declares the heart of the gospel: Christ died, was buried, and rose again. If Christ is not raised, faith is futile. But Christ has been raised—the firstfruits of those who will rise.
Put On the New Self
Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above. Put to death earthly vices and put on compassion, kindness, and above all, love. Let Christ's peace rule.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
John receives a vision on Patmos of the glorified Christ walking among seven golden lampstands. Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, who holds the keys of Death and Hades.
The Thousand Years and Final Judgment
An angel binds Satan for a thousand years while saints reign with Christ. After the millennium, Satan is released, deceives nations for final rebellion, and is thrown into the lake of fire. The dead s...
The Blood of Christ
The author contrasts the earthly tabernacle's regulations with Christ's once-for-all entry into the heavenly sanctuary. Animal blood could only provide external cleansing; Christ's blood cleanses the ...
The Resurrection and Great Commission
On the third day, women discover the empty tomb. An angel announces Jesus is risen. Jesus appears to them and later to the disciples in Galilee, commissioning them to make disciples of all nations, ba...
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