223. What happens to me as a Christian when I die?
When I die, the God-given unity of my body and spirit will be broken. I will immediately be in the presence of Christ, in Heavne, but my body will remain in the grave until the resurrection.
Philippians 1:23-24 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.
Philppians 3:20 But our citizenship is in Heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:8 Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body adn at hom with the Lord.
2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Luke 23:43 And He said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."
John 17:24 Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, may be with Me where I am, to see My glory that You have given Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
Note: The Bible refers to Heaven as both the sky and the dwelling place of God and the holy angels (1 Kings 8:30). "Heaven(s) and earth" describes the entire created universe (Genesis 1:1). God dwells in Heaven (Genesis 24:7; Deuteronomy 26:15), far beyond us and our ability to comprehend. Thus, Heaven remains a great mystery until we are united with Christ. What we know with confidence is that in Heaven God hears our prayers and sees our needs (1 Kings 8:30-51; Genesis 21:17; Matthew 6:9) and that He sent His Son from Heaven for our salvation (John 6:38). Because of Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension into Heaven, He now promises all who trust in Him that death has no power over us and we will be with Him in His heavenly dwelling (John 14:2-3; Luke 23:43; Ephesians 2:4-7; 2 Timothy 4:18; Hebrews 11:16).
The Roman Catholic teaching of purgatory is that there is a state or condition after death for souls to be purified for entrance into Heaven. It is thought to apply only to believers who need cleansing from the penalty of their sins. This teaching is contrary to Scripture and the Gospel.
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