[Psalm 73]

Very interesting topic, but it doesn't totally square with Scripture.
Obviously, unless these people have been "Born Again" they could not have been in the presence of God.
Not looking for a flame war, it is just the reality of a Biblical world-view.

[Shimmer1]

Funny how Lazarus and Jesus didn’t mention these circumstances. I wonder what the Bible says about death and Judgement Day. Is every day Judgement Day? It must be if we get to go right to Heaven.

[r9etb]

Very interesting topic, but it doesn't totally square with Scripture. Obviously, unless these people have been "Born Again" they could not have been in the presence of God. Not looking for a flame war, it is just the reality of a Biblical world-view.

Hm. I have to disagree and, moreover, I would say that you're allowing what seems like a very confined view of Scripture to limit the very nature of what God can do.

In particular, I reject the suggestion that only the "born again" could have this experience. You might recall that St. Paul wasn't born again until after he had been in the presence of God. Many, many conversion experiences follow that pattern, though usually not so dramatically.

I happen to believe these stories. They're beautiful, and they're absolutely faithful to the idea of a loving God.

What is your resistance to the possibility that this really is God at work in these people's lives?

[Biggirl]

But stuff like this could bring people to faith in God.

[shield]

You bet...there are also near death experience when people came back screaming of being in hell. This article deceives the masses without Jesus people are hell bound.