Salvation
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8. Can a sinner be saved after death? |
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No, those
who have died in their sins cannot be saved in the hereafter. For it is
written that “man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgement”
(Hebrews |
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Therefore,
sinners, after death, must wait for judgement, which will take place on that
day (that is, after the millennial reign), on which they will be sentenced to
spend eternity in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone (Revelation |
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They have
to wait for this judgement in Hades or the abode of the dead, which is a
place of torment where fire is burning and from which it is impossible to be rescued;
this is what we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus told by
Jesus Christ (Luke 16:19-39). |
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Jesus
Christ said: “He who believes and is baptized will be saved: but he who does
not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16 – NKJV), and John the Baptist said
that “he who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not
believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him” (John
3:36 – NKJV). |
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After
death there is no chance for salvation. |