What does the Bible say about death and "Abraham’s Bosom"?


In the reference book, Foundations of Pentecostal Theology, which Pastor Hayford highly respects (having been written by two former professors from the Bible College where Pastor Hayford attended and also served as President for five years), it says regarding death:

"…The Bible identifies three categories of death. They are: (1) Physical death...occurs when the spirit is separated from the body and body returns to dust (Gen. 3:19); (2) Spiritual death...separation from God. All the unregenerate are alienated from God by sin (Eph. 2:1-3); they may pass from death unto spiritual life by exercising saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (Eph. 2:4-6; I Jn. 5:11, 12; Col. 1:13, 14, 18-23; I Cor. 15:21, 22, 54-57); (3) Eternal death...the condition of those who are spiritually dead, who depart this earthly life without repentance of sin and without faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Eternal death is the punishment of those who are terminally unbelieving, unrepentant and disobedient (II Thess. 1:7-10)."

Hayford’s Bible Handbook says the following about "Abraham’s Bosom:"

"a synonym for the life hereafter. According to the Old Testament, when a person died he went to "be with his fathers" (Gen 15:15; 47:30; Deut. 31:16; Judg. 2:10). The patriarch Abraham was regarded as the "father" of the Jews (Luke 3:8; John 8:37-40). At death, therefore, the Jewish believer went to his forefathers or, to "father Abraham.

"The only Bible use of "Abraham’s Bosom" is in Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)."

Resources:

1) Tape #1189 "On the Subject of Hell"


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