Old Testament Scriptures on Life After Death

Job 19:25-26
“I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.”
- Job expresses faith in life beyond death, trusting he will see God in eternity.
Ecclesiastes 12:7
“And the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”
- This verse reflects the belief that our spirit is eternal and belongs to God.
Daniel 12:2
“Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt.”
- Daniel speaks of resurrection and the eternal destiny of all people.

New Testament Scriptures on Life After Death

John 11:25-26
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'”
- Jesus assures us of eternal life through faith in Him.
John 14:2-3
“My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
- Jesus promises a place in heaven for those who follow Him.
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
- Paul highlights the hope of eternal life as a gift from God.
2 Corinthians 5:8
“We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”
- Paul describes the believer’s assurance of being with the Lord after death.
Philippians 1:21
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
- Paul views death as a transition to a greater existence with Christ.

Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
- This verse paints a picture of the peace and joy of eternal life with God.
Revelation 20:12
“And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.”
- This scripture reflects on judgment and the destiny of souls.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”
- Paul offers hope for believers about being reunited with Christ after death.
Matthew 25:46
“Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”
- Jesus contrasts the eternal destiny of the righteous and the unrighteous.
Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
- A reminder of God’s presence and guidance, even in the face of death.