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Some day, all of our questions will be answered—but not yet. As the Apostle Paul wrote, “Now I know in part; then I shall know fully” (1 Corinthians 13:12). However, the Bible certainly does indicate that when we die we enter immediately into God’s presence if we belong to Christ.
When Christ died on the cross, He made a sacrifice for sinners, which God accepted. Though Christ was perfect, God made Him legally guilty of all of our sins. In turn, we receive His righteousness.
Angels usher your soul to heaven – Luke 16:22. Here’s what that verse actually says: The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried.
At death, the spirit of the believer enters into Christ's presence. Jesus promised the dying robber on the cross that he would be with Him immediately after death. And Jesus said to him, 'Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise' ( Luke 23:43 ).
When a believer dies, his body goes in the grave and “falls asleep.” But his soul does not sleep; his soul goes to Paradise (2 Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23; Luke 23:43). In Scripture, “falling asleep” is a softened term for the believer’s death.
Before His death, Jesus promised His disciples that one day they would be with Him again: “I am going. . .to prepare a place for you. And. . . I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am” (John 14:2-3).
Heaven will be the destination for those who’ve trusted Christ alone as their Savior. Where will you be one minute after you die?