After This Life | Part 1
Mar 4, 2026 • Pastor Allen Bates
What happens when we die? This exploration of life after death addresses a profound question through Scripture. In 1 Thessalonians 4 and 2 Corinthians 5, we learn not to grieve like those without hope. We are spirits living in bodies, and when our spirit leaves our earthly tent, physical death occurs. The Apostle Paul states that being absent from the body means being present with the Lord, a transition described as far better than earthly experiences. Modern science supports this understanding, with studies of near-death experiences showing that consciousness continues beyond death. For believers, this truth transforms how we live, reminding us that this life prepares us for an eternal reign with Christ.
