After Death- Do Things End Well?

How many people go to a tavern to drink like a fish or spruce up their drinks at home or go out for a friendly drink secretly hoping they will be arrested for public intoxication, auto theft, drunk driving, property damage, resisting arrest, public brawling, accidental deaths and unprecedented redneck stupidity? Many might not hope for it, but get caught up in it nonetheless; Hollywood stars, politicians, professional athletes, doctors, lawyers—the list is endless. Want to keep your Facebook page buzzing into the next decade? All the talk shows and late night comics would be begging you – not to get psychiatric help – but for a spectacular encore! Foolishness is rewarded with fame, but being cautious is old fashioned and dull as yesterday’s dish water. Or is it?

Has six thousand years of recorded history taught us anything? Our thought processes are rather linear. Things start out simple enough, you think you’ll live life any way you want, then before you die you’ll make peace with your Maker and all will be alright in the end. Excuse me if I disturb your fantasy, but have you even entertained the thought that things could go horribly wrong?

There used to be a show on television fifty years ago that may help us. It was a crime drama. It starred actor Jack Webb in the crime sleuthing television drama “Dragnet”. After the police arrived on the scene of a crime, an officer would try and piece together what happened. The witnesses would yammer on and on, and the detective would politely ask them “just the facts please”.

Well, what are the facts? The Bible is the only authority that has stood the test of time. Scripture alone contains “the facts” that answers the question, what happens after death?

All men and women will be raised from the dead (John 5:28-29). The unredeemed will be resurrected to eternal existence in the lake of fire (Revelation 20:12-15) and the redeemed to heaven. These are the facts.

If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 “Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment…” Hebrews 9:27

Never heard of anything like this in your whole life? Want to learn more? Be your own Sherlock Holmes. Visit any bookstore and ask where they keep the New Testament. You’re welcome.