We're doing a series on the Last Days at our church, something I'm really enjoying since its an area I've avoided until now. There's probably some deep psychological reason for this but I think its mostly to do with Jesus' statements about not knowing when the hour will come.
The past two weeks we have covered death and what happens just after death. The gist of it is this: body dies, spirit goes either to Paradise or Hades/Sheol based on whether you are a believer or not, to be continued...
Some things bothered me.
Firstly, much reliance was made on clues that are in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. I worry about this because its a parable, so for example are the spirits really talking, thirsty etc?
Secondly, judgment seems to begin now, not at some future date when we are all gathered as per Revelation.
If you have any good links on these subjects, do send them my way.
