Is God Dead? Series: Gathered to His People

Almost all people who have lived through a Near Death Experience (NDE) report participating in a particular series of events. While the details of each case vary among individuals, they generally begin with a feeling of separation of the consciousness (soul) from the physical body, followed by the soul “hovering over” the scene. This is followed by traveling through a tunnel while moving toward a great light. Then comes a joyful gathering with deceased friends and relatives. After that, most NDErs report meeting Jesus or God while undergoing a “life review.” After the review, it is understood that they are not yet in heaven proper, but stand at a boundary that prevents them from proceeding further. Finally, a decision is made to return to Earth and their resuscitated physical body. But this is where it really gets interesting. Christians claim that, according to the Bible, all these experiences should come as no surprise. In fact, the events observed during NDEs affirm what the Bible has long said about what happens to us when we die.