Is It Possible?

[HeIsRisen2018]

For me I totally don't fear death at all since I believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the fact that He loved me enough to die for my sins. However since I also know that it is split down the middle on this forum of those who believe that we automatically go to Heaven (or Hell for the unsaved) when we die (like me) and the ones who believe that we will depart into the next life when Christ returns,.. is it possible for somebody to truly be saved and still fear the process of dying before being reunited with our Lord and Savior in the sky? Is anybody on here like that?

 

[evenifigoalone]

I've had anxiety surrounding fear of death in the past. Well, at the time I was experiencing unexplained chest pains, so I would stay awake at night terrified to fall asleep, die in my sleep, and then wake up in hell. So what I feared was more that those who taught that salvation could be lost were correct.

 

[Corn Pop]

I fear God .

 

[Luminous_Rose]

Yes, at least I believe so. To be afraid of the process of dying can mean afraid of becoming older and losing our youthful appearance and ability to do things as we are slowly dying as time goes on. It could also be that we are afraid of what those last moments will be like. I know at times I fear terrible diseases like Alzheimer's, dementia, cancer, osteoporosis, etc. And hope that doesn't happen to me, and at the same time I wouldn't want a slow, miserable and painful death. I even worry about a sudden, quick and painless death because I worry for my kids, especially at their young age. I want to see them grow up. I would love to be around to see them marry and have kids, too. There is no guarantee, either. We are not promised a tomorrow. I am blessed that I have been on the Earth this long because I have had friends and school mates die much younger. That makes me think a lot about my own immortality.

However, I am not afraid for what happens after my physical death. My soul knows where I am going and that I will finally be there with God. I will not worry, never have illness, never go hungry, never go thirsty, and will be at peace.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

I've had anxiety surrounding fear of death in the past. Well, at the time I was experiencing unexplained chest pains, so I would stay awake at night terrified to fall asleep, die in my sleep, and then wake up in hell. So what I feared was more that those who taught that salvation could be lost were correct.

Umm,.. I don't mean to be a snitch or anything. Especially since I really like you a lot, but doesn't that fall in line with the OSAS OSNAS debate?

 

[dianegcook]

For me I totally don't fear death at all since I believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the fact that He loved me enough to die for my sins. However since I also know that it is split down the middle on this forum of those who believe that we automatically go to Heaven (or Hell for the unsaved) when we die (like me) and the ones who believe that we will depart into the next life when Christ returns,.. is it possible for somebody to truly be saved and still fear the process of dying before being reunited with our Lord and Savior in the sky? Is anybody on here like that?

I use to be scared.
But
As you get older your body wears out , all you have left is going to doctor appointments and funerals, lol.

I had a heart attack in 2014, like sudden death, I remember telling my husband, I feel like I was going to pass out, and I did.
Don't remember nothing after that except waking up at the hospital 3 days later.
I told my husband he should had left me alone, I wasn't suffering, lol.
Now, I wonder if next time it will be painful.
But, they do have some good drugs out there, lol.
But, it would be nothing compared to what Jesus went through for us.
Before my heart attack, I was concerned about my son, he had no job or girlfriend.
I prayed to God about this, I too didn't want to go, leaving my son in this situation.
After my heart attack, he had gotten a job, bought him a house, and got married.
So thankful to God that I got to see it.
Since then my daughter has produced me 2 grandbabies.
So thankful I got to experience that!

I think everyone is concerned about the pain, but look forward to seeing our Savior face to face.

So yep, you' re normal, lol.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

I use to be scared.
But
As you get older your body wears out , all you have left is going to doctor appointments and funerals, lol.

I had a heart attack in 2014, like sudden death, I remember telling my husband, I feel like I was going to pass out, and I did.
Don't remember nothing after that except waking up at the hospital 3 days later.
I told my husband he should had left me alone, I wasn't suffering, lol.
Now, I wonder if next time it will be painful.
But, they do have some good drugs out there, lol.
But, it would be nothing compared to what Jesus went through for us.
Before my heart attack, I was concerned about my son, he had no job or girlfriend.
I prayed to God about this, I too didn't want to go, leaving my son in this situation.
After my heart attack, he had gotten a job, bought him a house, and got married.
So thankful to God that I got to see it.
Since then my daughter has produced me 2 grandbabies.
So thankful I got to experience that!

I think everyone is concerned about the pain, but look forward to seeing our Savior face to face.

So yep, you' re normal, lol.

Number one, I'm really sorry about your heart attack, number two I'm anything but normal LOL and number three I'm not afraid of death if I will pass normally and naturally. It's a natural way of things and I know in my heart that I will be going on to a much better place,.. straight into the arms of Jesus.

 

[dianegcook]

Number one, I'm really sorry about your heart attack, number two I'm anything but normal LOL and number three I'm not afraid of death if I will pass normally and naturally. It's a natural way of things and I know in my heart that I will be going on to a much better place,.. straight into the arms of Jesus.

What is normal?
I never liked being normal anyway. Lol
We are what we are, God likes variety..

Why follow others when you were born to shine!

 

[evenifigoalone]

Umm,.. I don't mean to be a snitch or anything. Especially since I really like you a lot, but doesn't that fall in line with the OSAS OSNAS debate?

Ish, but I'm not putting it forward as something to discuss/debate about. Just mentioning it.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

Ish, but I'm not putting it forward as something to discuss/debate about. Just mentioning it.

I sort of knew that but it might backfire on you, just saying. However, I'm sure you know how to handle it if this thread starts getting out of control.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

Oh and one more thing. Apparently medical science is doing some pretty freaky things. I don't know who on earth would want to live forever in the kind of bodies that we have now though. :neutral

Human beings on brink of achieving IMMORTALITY by year 2050

IMMORTALITY has been the regarded as mythology and science fiction for years but now human beings are close to defying death due to several major scientific breakthroughs which will give humans a plethora of choice on how to live forever by the year 2050, according to a top futurologist.

www.express.co.uk

 

[Luminous_Rose]

Oh and one more thing. Apparently medical science is doing some pretty freaky things. I don't know who on earth would want to live forever in the kind of bodies that we have now though. :neutral

Human beings on brink of achieving IMMORTALITY by year 2050

IMMORTALITY has been the regarded as mythology and science fiction for years but now human beings are close to defying death due to several major scientific breakthroughs which will give humans a plethora of choice on how to live forever by the year 2050, according to a top futurologist.

www.express.co.uk

I think people want to avoid God's judgement as long as possible or avoid the process of death. Although, it sounds twisted and awfully lonely...

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

I think people want to avoid God's judgement as long as possible or avoid the process of death. Although, it sounds twisted and awfully lonely...

Exactly, I really don't think it would be as wonderful to live forever in our earthly bodies as everybody thinks. Ever see this movie before by any chance?

 

[Luminous_Rose]

Exactly, I really don't think it would be as wonderful to live forever in our earthly bodies as everybody thinks. Ever see this movie before by any chance?

No, I have never seen Tuck Everlasting nor have I read the book. I had a friend that loved it so I got the gist of the story. I think my mom saw the movie, but I never did. It seems good, though.

When I think immortal I think The Lord of the Rings or Underworld =P

 

[Michael74]

I don't know who on earth would want to live forever in the kind of bodies that we have now though. :neutral

They wouldn't. They would just be alive when Jesus returns. The saved who are still alive in these bodies would be raised into the air and transformed at that time.

Not every one of us will die, but we will all be changed. 1 Corinthians 15:51b NCV

For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 NKJV

 

[for_his_glory]

It's only human nature to fear certain things, but we are not to fear, but trust God in all things.

Actually this is going to sound crazy, but I am looking forward to that day if Christ doesn't return first especially at my age. I've lived the worst of life and the best of life. I've lived in good health without pain in my body and now I live with health issues and pain in my body, but as for me and my house no matter what we will serve the Lord until that day comes.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

It's only human nature to fear certain things, but we are not to fear, but trust God in all things.

Actually this is going to sound crazy, but I am looking forward to that day if Christ doesn't return first especially at my age. I've lived the worst of life and the best of life. I've lived in good health without pain in my body and now I live with health issues and pain in my body, but as for me and my house no matter what we will serve the Lord until that day comes.

Aww Deb, please don't leave us just yet! You still got a good ten to twenty years left and maybe even longer and we all love you very much.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

 

[for_his_glory]

Aww Deb, please don't leave us just yet! You still got a good ten to twenty years left and maybe even longer and we all love you very much.

Oh, I don't plan on leaving anytime soon as I don't think God is done working through me yet and plus I'm not done annoying you yet

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

Oh, I don't plan on leaving anytime soon as I don't think God is done working through me yet and plus I'm not done annoying you yet

Great! :biggrin Cause I'm nowhere near done either. :wink