life and death key words Flashcards
death
the end of physical life. when the physical body ceases completely to function.
eternal life
the term used to refer to life in heaven after death. also, the phrase Jesus uses to describe a state of living as God intends which leads to this life in heaven.
heaven
those who have accepted God’s grace and forgiveness in this life will enjoy an eternal existence in God’s presence in the next life. this face to face encounter with God is what we call heaven.
hell
those who through the existence of their own free will ultimately reject God’s grace and forgiveness, will have chosen to live eternally outside of God’s presence. This total lack of God for all eternity is what we call hell.
judgement
the belief that each individual will be held to account by God for the things they do, or fail to do, during their lives.