FAQs Mondays: "What Happens to People When They Die?"

Last week, we answered the question," Where is Jesus?". You can read that post here. This week, we answer the question, "What happens to people when they die?".

What happens to people when they die?

They body returns to the dust, and the soul awaits the final judgment.

Will the bodies of the dead be raised to life again?

Yes; there will be a resurrection of the righteous and the wicked.

What will happen to the wicked in the day of judgement?

They will be cast into hell.

What is hell?

Hell is a place of dreadful and endless punishment.

What will happen to the righteous in the day of judgement?

They will live with Christ for ever, in a new heaven and a new earth.

In light of these truths, what should you do?

I should strive with all my energy to repent of sin and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Through these questions and answers, we learn that eternity awaits all people. The righteous, that is, those who trust in Jesus Christ, will live in eternal reward. The wicked, those who reject Christ, will live in eternal punishment. Each person is called to repent of their sin and place faith in Christ.

This concludes our look at A Catechism for Boys and Girls. I'm considering devoting some of the future FAQs Mondays to answering ethical and apologetic questions. If you have a question you would like to ask, leave a comment.