Absent in the Body, Present with the Lord
What really happens when we die?
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CHAPTER 1
WHAT HAPPENS TO US WHEN WE DIE?
Have you ever taken the time to think about what happens when you die? One thing is for sure; your flesh will return back to the ground to a state of dust from whence it came. Have you ever thought about what happens after that? The Bible tells us when our bodies die on earth, only our flesh dies off, not our soul and spirit. The Bible refers to this as the first death or death of the body. There is a second death that the Bible speaks about that some men will indeed face. The good news of the gospel tells us that Jesus saved his followers from death, hell and the grave. These three enemies have no authority over the born-again blood-washed Christian believers. The Bible lets us know that the Lake of Fire and Brimstone is called and referred to as the second death. Christian born-again believers have been saved and spared from this awful event scheduled to take place in the near future. Therefore, let us act accordingly when the time comes for our flesh to expire on earth. Remember that we have a personal relationship with the Savior of the world, and His name is Jesus the Christ. Even though our fleshly bodies expire on earth, we must never forget that our soul and spirit will live forever. In essence, death is not the end; it’s the new beginning of eternal life with God. This enemy called death and even hell will be destroyed in the End Times by Christ Himself. The Bible tells us that they both will be cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone. Death will be the very last enemy of God destroyed in this fiery lake.
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“And death and hell were cast into the Lake of Fire, This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the Lake of Fire” (Revelation 20:14, 15).
“The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death” (1 Corinthians 15:26).
The Word of God tells us that once the flesh dies the spirit of man returns to God. The fleshly body returns to the ground in the earth from whence it came, and the spirit returns back to God who gave it. We must fully embrace this truth and continue to have faith and hope in the same.
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“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it” (Ecclesiastes 12:7).
When mankind does not read the Word of God, it is the same as rejecting the Lord whether we realize it or not. If we go through life believing that when we are dead we are just dead, this kind of false thinking will cause us to have no restraint in our everyday living. Anyone who chooses to reject the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ will eventually spend eternity separated from God. (Cont)...
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About the Book
This wonderfully blessed book is designed to comfort and encourage the people of the entire human race that death of the flesh is not only good, it is necessary if we want to be resurrected into the Kingdom of God. Since Jesus died on the cross for the sins of this world, death, hell, and the grave were all conquered at the foot of the cross. Our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ has given His followers the VICTORY to overcome this world and enter gracefully into the everlasting Kingdom of God. Death is an occurrence that most individuals still fear in today’s world, especially when old age starts to creep in. It is a known fact that human beings will often fear the unknown. When we learn the truth about what really happens when we die, fear will suddenly leave. This extraordinary book will fully explain what happens when we die in the flesh and leave this earthly realm. Once we've learned the importance of stepping over into eternity, then we will know what a true blessing it is to enter into the presence of God! Jesus voluntarily gave His life on the cross so that you and I could enjoy everlasting life in God’s eternal Kingdom. Don’t be left out! We invite you to visit our website at www.EdifyYourSpirit.com where there is a blessing waiting just for you!
About the Author
Minister Carl Brice is an insightful teacher of the gospel who currently resides in the city of Battle Creek, Michigan. A lover of God’s Word, Minister Brice enjoys teaching Sunday school at his church where he serves as the Assistant Superintendent. He is an insightful teacher who has demonstrated his anointed gift of bringing the Word of God alive to enlighten and empower others. Following 23 years of service with the Michigan State Police, Minister Brice was stricken with a life-threatening illness that led him to further heed the call of God. With the Lord’s help and direction, he launched a new career as a full-time author of Christian literature. He is the founder of Carl Brice Book Ministries where he allows God to use him in the development of Christian books. Minister Brice will continue to follow the path that the Lord has prepared for him as he presses toward the mark of the high calling. Time is running out for us all. God is sending forth laborers into His vineyard to harvest the lost souls for His Kingdom. The question remains, will you be one of the laborers sent, or one of the souls reaped during the harvest? Either way, you win!
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