It's there nagging at you, preying on your mind, the sure knowledge that you are going to die. Perhaps you give it little thought, preferring instead to live life at full speed and for every moment without really understanding what drives you to
be like this? Perhaps you prefer to believe that when you breathe your last breath you are extinguished to be no more, and yet questions about justice and purpose cloud your waking moments. Perhaps you understand that there must be some form of existence once you die and yet the fear of this prevents you from contemplating what might be, except in your darkest moments. Perhaps you are confident that there is a loving God and he will take every good person into heaven when they die, but you are unsure if you have done enough..
Whatever your belief or understanding on this topic the answers are here. Whether Christian or atheist, confused or confident in your views there is information here of benefit to everyone. This may not be a popular message but it is of fundamental importance. Based on the
Bible's teaching Stuart Olyott explores a range of topics around this most important issue to ensure that you have a full understanding of
'where we do go from here'.
The first 6 messages are below or click
here for the final 5 messages in this series
Death
It could be just around the corner, but however long it takes you can't escape it, it is the great inevitability. But what actually is death, what will happen and do I need to fear it? Can I avoid death, what is the cause of it and has anybody come back from the dead? How do people react to the thought of death and how must I respond?
The Intermediate State
You have died - but where do you go? What is 'you', do I have a body or am I just spirit? Am I asleep or unconscious, can I remember events from my life? Who will be there and will I recognise any of them? This message deals with the 'Intermediate State' -that time between death and the resurrection, with particular emphasis on those who are Christians.
Intermediate State (Part 2)
So I have died - but I didn't believe in Jesus nor trust in Him whilst I was alive. But in death I am not destroyed, I find myself in the Intermediate State but there is no comfort here, no acceptance by God - rather I have gone straight to Hell.
There are many objections to this teaching and Stuart addresses each in turn to demonstrate the deception and falsehood that exists today and would hide the truth. This is no popular message, but truth spoken plainly that it may warn you and you may seriously consider 'Where do I go from here?
Signs of the Second Coming
It is the hope that sustains Christians through our earthly lives, the
hope of heaven and an eternity with Christ. The Second Coming of Christ will
herald the end of all earthly things and the commencement of that glorious
time. Many have tried to predict the time of this event, using scriptural
prophecy to guide their thoughts. Yet can we really work out when Jesus will
come again and is it helpful for us to spend time trying to do so? How do we
reconcile passages that speak of Jesus coming like a thief in the night with the
chapters that tell of signs we should watch out for? Stuart explores these
subjects and more as he examines the Bible on this topic.
What about Israel?
What about Israel? In 1948 the Jews once more had their own homeland, the first time since the second century AD. Is this a fulfillment of scripture indicating that the Second Coming is near? Others believe that just before Christ returns many Jews will turn to Christ - so these again place great importance on Israel when considering the future. But what is a Jew and does the nation of Israel have such prominence in the teaching of scripture regarding the future?
What is the Millennium?
Revelation chapter 20 refers 6 times to a period of time - the Millennium. But
what is this Millennium - a literal 1000 years? Will Christ rule on the earth
for 1000 years with His saints - will the judgment follow this time? Was
Christ's kingdom an earthly or heavenly reality? What will happen to Satan
during this period - is he bound or free? Can we interpret the events described
in the passages literally or do they speak figuratively of spiritual truths?
It's there nagging at you, preying on your mind, the sure knowledge that you are going to die. Perhaps you give it little thought, preferring instead to live life at full speed and for every moment without really understanding what drives you to
be like this? Perhaps you prefer to believe that when you breathe your last breath you are extinguished to be no more, and yet questions about justice and purpose cloud your waking moments. Perhaps you understand that there must be some form of existence once you die and yet the fear of this prevents you from contemplating what might be, except in your darkest moments. Perhaps you are confident that there is a loving God and he will take every good person into heaven when they die, but you are unsure if you have done enough..
Whatever your belief or understanding on this topic the answers are here. Whether Christian or atheist, confused or confident in your views there is information here of benefit to everyone. This may not be a popular message but it is of fundamental importance. Based on the
Bible's teaching Stuart Olyott explores a range of topics around this most important issue to ensure that you have a full understanding of
'where we do go from here'.