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Bible MysteriesAuthor: Scott Mitchell, Bleav
Did you ever wonder why the Bible is hard to understand? What if God wrote the Bible in such a way as to hide a deep secret from Satan and his angels? Bible Mysteries unlocks the secrets in the Bible! Join Scott and John as they guide you through ancient mysteries that reveal much about what is going on in your world today. Learn more at https://biblemysteriespodcast.com Language: en Genres: Christianity, History, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Absent from the Body: The Believer’s Immediate Presence with Christ
Sunday, 29 March, 2026
What happens the moment a believer dies? Are Christians asleep in the grave awaiting the resurrection, or are they immediately with the Lord? In this message, Scripture is compared with Scripture to answer a question many believers wrestle with: Where are the saints between death and the rapture? Looking at passages from Psalms, the Gospels, Paul’s epistles, and Revelation, this study clarifies the biblical teaching on the state of the dead in Christ. The Bible reveals that death for the believer is not a period of unconscious waiting, but a transition into the presence of the Lord. From Abraham’s bosom to the third heaven, and ultimately to the promise of a glorified body, this message lays out the full picture of what awaits those who are in Christ. This is a study grounded in the hope, comfort, and certainty given in God’s Word—that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Key Scripture References (KJV) Psalm 116:15 Luke 16:19–31 Luke 23:39–43 2 Corinthians 5:1–8 2 Corinthians 12:2–4 Ephesians 4:8–10 1 Corinthians 15:50–54 1 Thessalonians 4:13–17 Revelation 2:7 Revelation 6:9–11 Revelation 22:1–2 Matthew 27:50–53 Key Topics Covered What happens immediately after a believer dies The meaning of “absent from the body, present with the Lord” Abraham’s bosom and its role before Christ’s resurrection The biblical definition of paradise Why “soul sleep” does not align with Scripture The difference between the soul, spirit, and physical body The future resurrection and glorified body How the rapture completes the believer’s redemption Read The companion Blog: Where Do Christians Go When They Die? Biblical Truth About the Death of His Saints https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/where-do-christians-go-when-they-die-biblical-truth-about-the-death-of-his-saints Downloadable Study Guides available for our subscribers: Subscribe today at https://biblemysteries.supercast.com The Unlock the Bible Now ministry provides weekly Sunday Bible Studies to help you understand God's word and unlock the secrets found in the Bible. Unlock the Bible Now & Bible Mysteries Podcast Visit our Website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Listen to our Podcast: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/ Be a Premium Podcast Subscriber: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com Support the Ministry: https://biblemysteries.supercast.com/donations/new Shop Bible Mysteries Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bible-mysteries-podcast/ Contact Us: unlockthebiblenow@gmail.com Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleMysteries Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/utbnow Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/biblemysteries/ Follow Us: https://twitter.com/biblemyspodcast Follow Us: https://truthsocial.com/@biblemysteries Follow Us: https://rumble.com/c/Biblemysteriespodcast Interactive church locator for those looking for a fellowship that teaches certain truths:https://rockharborchurch.net/grow-connect/church-locator/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
