What Happens When You Die?
Is death the end? What comes next? Is there a “Good Place” – and will I end up there? This series will examine the Bible to answer these questions.
Key Points:
- What happens to people after they die? The Bible gives us a clear and authoritative picture of life after death.
- Death isn’t the end of our existence. Death is the beginning of a new kind of existence. Death is simply the separation of the physical body and the person’s spirit. (Ecclesiastes 12:6-7.)
- Death ends our ability to accept or reject Jesus. This life is the only life where we can choose to follow Jesus. (Hebrews 9:27.)
- Death meets its end in Jesus. A Christian might have fear in the circumstances of their death, but they don’t need to have fear of what happens after death. Death is merely a door to God (1 Corinthians 15:54-57).
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- When did you attend your first funeral? Do you remember what you thought about the funeral at the time?
- What did you grow up believing about life after death?
- Why do you think it’s so easy to live most of life ignoring what happens after we die?
- Read 1 Corinthians 15:21. According to the Bible, what is the origin of death? How does this affect the way you view death?
- Read Hebrews 9:27. What does this verse teach us about the nature of this life and how we deal with God?
- Read 1 Corinthians 15:54-57. Describe the hope of Christians in the face of death.
- As a Christian, what is the correct way to view death?
- What is one change you want to make to live with eternity in mind?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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What You Need to Know About Hell
Hell is real and God doesn’t want you to go there.
Key Points:
- Hell exists for a reason (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9; Revelation 20:10).
- Hell is worse than you think (Matthew 8:12; Revelation 14:10-11).
- God doesn’t want anyone going to Hell (Romans 3:25-26).
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable do you feel with your understanding of Hell? Explain.
- Where have most of your views of Hell come from?
- The theme for the Good Place series is: “What you believe about eternity determines how you live today.” How does this apply to Hell?
- What are some reasons you or others struggle to believe Hell exists?
- Read Matthew 17:13-14. What point does it seem Jesus is trying to get across through this imagery?
- Read 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9. After reading this, how would you describe Hell?
- Do you think God wants anyone to go to Hell? Explain.
- Read Romans 3:25-26. Why did God allow punishment on Jesus? Explain.
- Examine your last few weeks. What does your life say about what you believe about eternity? Is there anything you want to change?
- What’s the first practical step you can take this week to live, love, and serve with eternity in mind?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
This is part of The Good Place series. See the digging deeper notes for this topic.
Heaven: Fact and Fiction
The reality of heaven changes for the better how we live our lives in this world now.
Key Points:
- Fact: Heaven is real (John 14:1-3).
- Fiction: Heaven will be boring (Revelation 21:1-5).
- Fact: Heaven is what you were made for (Revelation 22:3-5).
- Fiction: This world is your home (Philippians 3:20).
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Identify some of the common ideas about heaven that are popular in our culture.
- Read John 14:1-3. What did Jesus say heaven will be like? Why do his words about heaven carry authority?
- Have you ever thought that heaven will be boring? Explain.
- Read Revelation 21:1-5. What stands out to you about this description?
- How does Revelation 21 refute the idea that heaven will be boring?
- Read Genesis 1:27-28. What did God call humanity to do?
- Read Revelation 22:3-5. In light of Genesis 1:28, what does it mean that we will reign forever?
- Read Philippians 3:20. What is a citizen? In light of that, what does it mean to be a citizen of heaven?
- What are some ways that living in anticipation of heaven changes the choices we make in this world?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
This is part of The Good Place series.
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