What happens immediately after we die? (Luke 23:43 vs. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)
This is a question I’ve heard debated a lot.
🔵 Immediate Heaven or Hell: In Luke 23:43, Jesus tells the thief on the cross: “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” This suggests that believers go directly to heaven upon death.
🔴 Waiting for the Resurrection: In 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Paul says that "the dead in Christ will rise first." Some believe this means that when we die, we remain in a sleep-like state until the final resurrection.
Which view do you think is correct? Do believers go immediately to heaven, or do they wait for the resurrection?
u/Ambitious_Storage666 — 12 days ago