What is the Doctrine of Soul Sleep?
What is the Doctrine of Soul Sleep? Not too long ago we took a look at what the Bible says about death, eternal life and heaven. In the study I wrote that at the time of death, believers enter the Lord’s presence: “In essence, the moment we die, our spirit and soul go to be with the Lord.” Answer: I was pleased when one of my readers, Eddie, provided this feedback: Dear Mary Fairchild: I did not agree with your assessment of the soul going to heaven before the Second Coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I thought that I would share some Scriptures that can lead one to believe in the aspect of “soul sleep.” Scriptures pertaining to soul sleep are listed below: • Job 14:10 • Job 14:14 • Psalm 6:5 • Psalm 49:15 • Daniel 12:2 • John 5:2
