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Is it biblical to say ‘rest in peace’ (RIP) in regards to someone who has died? Answer The acronym RIP (or R.I.P.) is often seen carved on tombstones, and the words rest in peace are often heard at wakes and funerals. It comes from the Latin blessing requiescat in pace (literally, “may he begin...

If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell? Answer God’s omnipresence is one of His essential attributes. His justice is also essential, and, therefore, it is necessary for Him to punish unrepentant sinners. Hell is described as a place where people are removed from God’s presence...

Christmas is about the Cross? by Go Fish! jemyao Powerful reminder of what Christmas is truly all about. It's not really all about those things that we usually associate with Christmas. But it is about the person, the cross, the sin, and the stone. Video Source: https://youtu.be/7Hq6Ff4Dt4I...

Why does God send people to hell? Answer The Bible says that God created hell for Satan and the wicked angels who rebelled in heaven, but there are people in hell also (Matthew 25:41). Both angelic beings and human beings are in hell for the same reason: sin (Romans 6:23). Because God is...

Who will go to hell? Answer Hell has become a controversial subject in recent years, even among Christians. However, the controversy is entirely man-made. The rejection of the reality of hell stems from a human inability to reconcile the love of God with eternal punishment or from an outright...

Who will go to heaven? Answer People have different ideas about heaven. Many have no understanding of God at all but still like to think of heaven as the “better place” where we all go when we die. Ideas about heaven are often no more than vague hopes, on par with “maybe I’ll win the lottery...

What is the eternal state of the believer? Answer A study of “the eternal state” is rightly seen as a subdivision of the greater study of eschatology, or the doctrine of last things. It must be admitted first that the only sure word of testimony regarding this subject is the Holy Bible; no...

What is the second death? Answer The second death is mentioned on multiple occasions in the book of Revelation and is synonymous with the lake of fire. It is a “death” in that it is a separation from God, the Giver of life. It is called the “second” one because it follows physical death...

Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people? Answer In the shifting winds of modern cultures, the idea of everlasting torment and damnation is difficult for many people to accept. Admittedly, the concept of an eternal hell is not a pleasant thought. Most people would rather...

How will our resurrection body be different from our current body? Answer In his first letter to the church in Corinth, Paul discusses the great differences between our earthly bodies and our resurrected bodies (see 1 Corinthians 15:35-54). Contrasting our earthly bodies with the splendor of...

Is there a heavenly language? Answer There is some conjecture as to whether there is such a thing as a “heavenly language.” Is there a language unknown on earth but spoken fluently in heaven? If so, is it possible for someone to learn to speak this esoteric language? Is it possibly a gift of...

How does the Bible describe the glorified bodies we will possess in heaven? While the Bible doesn’t describe in detail the glorified bodies we will receive in heaven, we know that they will be like that of Jesus’ resurrected body. Our mortal human bodies are described in 1 Corinthians 15:42–53...

If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives? Answer Reincarnation can be defined as “the idea that human personality (or a component of it) may survive after death and later become associated with another physical body; as a rebirth of the soul, self or spirit”...

What is eternal death? Answer Eternal death is the fate that awaits all people who ultimately reject God, reject the gospel of His Son, Jesus Christ, and remain in their sin and disobedience. Physical death is a one-time experience. Eternal death, on the other hand, is everlasting. It is a...

Is Angelica Zambrano’s testimony of experiencing heaven and hell biblically sound? Answer Angelica Zambrano, a young Ecuadorian, claims that she was dead for 23 hours, during which time she met Jesus Christ and was led through hell and heaven and sent back to warn people about the realities of...

How to get to heaven—what are the ideas from the different religions? Answer There appear to be five major categories regarding how to get to heaven in the world’s religions. Most believe that hard work and wisdom will lead to ultimate fulfillment, whether that is unity with god (Hinduism...

Who are the dead in Christ in 1 Thessalonians 4:16? Answer Before identifying the “dead in Christ,” we should note the context in which this phrase is found. The immediate context is 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, which deals with the question of what will happen at the return of the Lord Jesus...