Q/A: Death could come at any time.  By death, I mean the termination of one’s vital physical functions.  The Bible says being killed is a possibility every true Christian must face when living a right life.  Is the Bible referring to all acts of injustice that tend to shorten life?  Does a Christian have a higher chance of being killed than a non-Christian?  Did part of Jesus’ death on the cross mean that those who obey Christ would not die? - Richard

Q/A: I would like to know what is the condition of the person when he dies?  Paul says absent from the body is present with the Lord. Others say you are totally unconscious and know nothing until Jesus returns.  Also, what is your opinion of tongues?  When I was baptized years ago I came up out of the water speaking in tongues—much to my own amazement.  I appreciate your time to answer. - Dave

Q/A: I have a question that has been bugging me for a few weeks now.  I have been watching some TV programs.  There is a host that connects the dead with the living.  The dead give information to the host, who then tells the living (usually relatives) what the person who has passed is trying to tell them.  The living relatives validate the messages and it gets pretty emotional sometimes.  In my heart something tells me this is not good.  It’s not possible. Greg, can you share with me what the Bible says concerning the dead?  Can we communicate with our loved ones who have passed away?  Thanks for your time. - Marie

Q/A: I’m having a problem with the issue of death in the scriptures.  I know the scriptures say that it is appointed unto man once to die and then the judgment.  I know that Jesus said whoever lives and believes on him will not die.  It seems like a contradiction.  To add insult to injury, some folks say that death means no activity whatsoever.  Others say that when a Christian dies his soul or spirit (that is another question: what is the difference? Or are the soul and spirit the same?) goes to be with the Lord.  However, others believe this doesn’t occur until we are resurrected.  When Jesus talks about us never dying, is he talking about our spirit or soul?  And when the Scriptures say that all will face death, are they referring only to physical death?  I know there is much here to answer but I hope you can help straighten me out. - Ray  

Q/A: There is a show on television called “Crossing Over”.  A fellow named John Edward hosts it.  He seems to have a link with loved ones that have crossed over by telling people here things that he couldn’t even know of unless he had a “gift”.  I was raised to believe that people had these abilities but were not to use them.  What is your belief?  What scriptures can be quoted to support such? Have you ever watched the show?  I appreciate your thoughts.  May God bless. - Tina

Q/A: I have a question concerning Ecclesiastics 3:21 which reads: "Who knows the spirit of the sons of men, which goes upward, and the spirit of the animal, which goes down to the earth?" This seemed clear to me until I noticed a footnote that said: 3:21 "Septuagint, Syriac, Targum, and Vulgate read ‘Who knows whether the spirit…goes upward and whether…goes downward to the earth?’"... Is this saying that in some translations the word "whether" appears in the text? If so, this really changes the meaning from a clear statement that man goes upward at death and animals return to dust, or a statement that seems to question whether man and animals go to one place of the other....Does the Bible make it clear where animals go when they die? - Ivan

Q/A: I’ve been taught for many years that when we die it is God who takes us away.  Recently I’ve been hearing ministers on the air saying that this isn’t true.  Is there a verse in the Bible to support this or is this just a manmade idea? - Darrell

Q/A: My beloved brother in Christ, will you please give more light on where infants go when they die?  Recently a couple in my church lost a baby on their way to labor. The baby didn’t even have the chance to see the light of day. God bless, and please answer me ASAP.  I’m confused. - Ernesto

Q/A: I have a few questions.  A couple of Jehovah’s Witnesses came to my house the other day and brought up some stuff I was not sure of. They said they believe that if someone goes to hell, they will not burn for eternity.  Is that true?  They did not give my any biblical reference for that belief.  Instead, I found Revelation 20:14 that states if someone’s name is not written in the book of life they will be thrown into the lake of fire. Another question is they said that the Bible tells them to go from house to house.  They turned to Acts 20:20 but that did not seem justifiable to me. Another question is that I have heard that when I go to heaven I will not know my husband and daughter as husband and daughter.  I would like some clarification on that, if possible. Thank you for your time and attention. - Maria