Topic(s):  Eternity & Judgment

Todd Clippard

I believe "near-death" experiences are nothing more than imaginary events, such as dreams in one's sleep, that are influenced by what one has heard from others. It seems strange to me how all descriptions of "near-death experiences" are nearly identical.

God is the giver of all life (Acts 17:25). Luke 16:19-31 says when a man dies, his soul is carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom. How then does one explain this? Did God make a mistake or change His mind? Do the angels fail in discharging their duties?

However, this is not to say those who claim such are dishonest. A dream that awakens us in the night “feels” like reality until we realize it was just that – a dream. When one enters a state of unconsciousness, the mind may bring any number of images into view. When one recovers, he may believe he has seen some sign or experienced a vision. But there are too many Bible texts and too little tangible evidences to believe that “near-death” experiences are reality.