AMY TURNER
Many people live with fear when they think about death. It is seen as a mystery, a place that no one can describe with certainty. You cannot sit down with those who have passed away and ask them if their faith gave them hope. For many, this leaves an uneasy question about what really happens after life ends.
Yet the Bible gives a clear answer. In John 14:1–3, Jesus speaks words of comfort. He tells his followers not to let their hearts be troubled. He assures them that in his Father’s house there is room for all who belong to Him.
What sets this hope apart is the truth that Jesus himself rose from the dead. His resurrection shows that death is not the end. Because he lives, those who trust in him can believe that his promise is sure.
For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;
Philippians 3:20
