FINANCE

BIBLE BASE NOTE

by obitaxan

WHAT HAPPENS TO US WHEN WE DIE?

What About Hellfire?

Is Death the End for a Servant of God?

Many believe that something in us survives after death. This belief is common in both traditional religions and modern day. But what does the Bible actually say?

GOD’S ORIGINAL PURPOSE FOR HUMANS

When God created Adam and Eve, they were designed to live forever—on the condition of obedience.

Genesis 2:17 – “For in the day you eat from it, you will surely die.”

Sin brought death. The opposite of life is not torment, but death. However, for those who exercise faith in Jesus Christ, God provided a different outcome—the hope of everlasting life.

WHAT ABOUT ETERNAL FIRE?

Jude 7 – “Sodom and Gomorrah… are set as an example by undergoing the punishment of eternal fire.”

Does this mean Sodom and Gomorrah are still burning in hell?
No. The “eternal fire” here symbolizes complete destruction, not ongoing torture. These cities were destroyed forever and no longer exist.

Jesus said:

Matthew 10:28 – “Fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.”

THE LAKE OF FIRE – IS IT LITERAL?

Revelation 20:13-15 –
“The sea gave up the dead in it, and death and hell gave up the dead in them…
14 And death and hell were hurled into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
15 Anyone not found in the book of life was hurled into the lake of fire.”

Since death and hell are cast into this lake, it cannot be a literal fire.
The lake of fire symbolizes total destruction, not torment.

Revelation 21:4 – “And death will be no more… The former things have passed away.”

THE PARABLE OF THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS

Luke 16:19-31

This is a parable illustrating the reversal of conditions between the rich and the poor.
It should not be taken literally.
At resurrection, those in heaven will have spiritual—not physical—bodies.

IS DEATH THE END FOR GOD’S SERVANTS?

No. Jesus said:

John 11:25 – “He who exercises faith in me, even if he dies, will come to life.”

WHO IS GOD?

  1. No beginning or end – Psalm 90:2: “From everlasting to everlasting, You are God.”
  2. God is a Spirit – John 4:24
  3. His Name is Jehovah (or Yahweh) – Psalm 83:18
  4. He delivered Israel from Egypt – Exodus 13:14
  5. He created all things – Revelation 4:11
  6. God created Christ – Luke 3:38 (Adam is called “son of God”)

WHO IS CHRIST?

  1. Christ is the Son of God, sent to save humanity – John 3:16
  2. The only way to God – John 14:6
  3. Forgiveness of sins only through Christ – Acts 4:12
  4. He is the Savior and Redeemer – Romans 5:8
  5. The divine Mediator between God and man

GOD HATES IDOLATRY

Exodus 20:3-5
“You shall have no other gods before Me… You shall not make for yourself any graven image…”

Deuteronomy 17:2-7
Idol worship was so serious that it carried the death penalty under Israel’s law.

IS CHRIST THE SAME AS THE FATHER?

  1. Matthew 16:15-16 – Peter calls Jesus “the Christ, the Son of the living God”
  2. Matthew 17:5 – God says, “This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!”
  3. John 14:28 – Jesus says, “The Father is greater than I.”
  4. Mark 13:32 – Only the Father knows the hour of the end
  5. Luke 3:38 – Adam is called “son of God,” showing Christ, like Adam, was created

GOD HATES SPIRITISM

Deuteronomy 18:10-12 – “Let no one practice divination or consult the dead…”
Leviticus 19:31 – “Do not seek spirit mediums.”
1 Chronicles 10:13 – Saul died for consulting a medium.
Leviticus 20:27 – Spiritists were to be put to death under the Law.

PRAYER – A KEY TO GOD’S POWER

How to Pray:

  1. Pray to the Father – Matthew 6:9
  2. Pray in Jesus’ name – John 10:7-9
  3. Avoid idol worship – Exodus 20:2-6
  4. Be humble – Luke 18:10 (parable of the Pharisee and tax collector)
  5. Repent and forgive others
  6. Avoid hypocrisy and meaningless repetition – Matthew 6:5-8
  7. Pray with faith and take action

IS SATAN A REAL SPIRIT BEING?

  • Once a beautiful cherub angel (Ezekiel 28)
  • Misleads humanity – Revelation 12
  • Called the serpent – Genesis 3
  • Jesus resisted him through prayer and God’s Word

IS THE BIBLE TRUE OR JUST A STORY?

  1. It has survived persecution and translation challenges
  2. Prophecies like Babylon’s fall (Isaiah 13:19) came true
  3. Aligns with secular history
  4. Archaeological discoveries confirm biblical cities and events
  5. Scientific foreknowledge in the Bible
  6. Consistent message over 1,500 years by 40 writers
  7. Transforms lives
  8. Fulfilled messianic prophecies (e.g., Micah 5:2)
  9. Internal harmony proves divine inspiration
  10. Dead Sea Scrolls confirm its accuracy
  11. Historical figures like Pilate verified outside the Bible
  12. Message of salvation resonates worldwide

HARNESSING THE POWER OF GOD

In today’s world of self-reliance, it’s easy to forget that true power comes from God.

John 5:30 – Even Jesus said, “I can do nothing on my own.”

Reflect on God’s Power:

  • Delivered Israel with 10 plagues – Exodus 7–12
  • Humbled King Nebuchadnezzar – Daniel 4:29-33

Conclusion: Don’t rely on yourself. Tap into God’s limitless power.

THE THOUSAND-YEAR REIGN OF CHRIST

  • A time of peace for God’s people
  • Believers will reign with Christ and serve as priests – Revelation 20:6
  • After this, Satan is released to mislead the nations
  • He gathers “Gog and Magog” to war
  • Fire from heaven devours them
  • Satan is thrown into the lake of fire
  • Final judgment follows – Revelation 20:6-15

Also see Daniel 11:44-45 – the defeat of the “King of the North”

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