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<h1>What Happens When I Die?</h1>

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  <p class="lead dropcap">It’s one of the most universal questions. We don’t talk about it often, but every person—religious or not—feels the weight of death. Funerals remind us. The loss of loved ones leaves us aching. Quiet moments bring the thought: <em>What happens when my heart stops beating?</em></p>

<h3><strong>Why Death Feels So Heavy</strong></h3>
  <p>We instinctively know life is precious, and we resist the idea that everything just ends. That sense—that life should mean more, that love should last beyond the grave—isn’t an illusion. The Bible says it’s written into us:</p>
  <div class="scripture">“God has set eternity in the human heart”<span class="ref">— Ecclesiastes 3:11</span></div>
  <p>If death were simply nothingness, why would we fear it so deeply or mourn so bitterly? The truth is, death wasn’t part of our original design. It entered the world because humanity sinned and turned from God, cutting ourselves off from the source of life <span class="ref">(Romans 5:12)</span>.</p>

<h3><strong>Two Destinies Beyond Death</strong></h3>
  <p>The Bible explains that when we die, our story doesn’t end. Death is not a wall, but a doorway. And on the other side, there are only two paths:</p>
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    <li><strong>Life with God forever</strong> — peace, joy, and wholeness beyond imagination.</li>
    <li><strong>Separation from God forever</strong> — an existence without His light, love, or presence.</li>
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  <p>That separation is what the Bible calls hell—not just fire, but a forever “without God.”</p>

<h3><strong>Why Jesus Matters in This Question</strong></h3>
  <p>Here’s where Christianity is unique. Jesus didn’t just talk about life after death—He <em>proved it</em>. He died and rose again. Hundreds witnessed Him alive afterward <span class="ref">(1 Corinthians 15:3–6)</span>. He broke through death, so He alone has the authority to say:</p>
  <blockquote><em>“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die.”</em> (John 11:25)</blockquote>
  <p>This means death doesn’t have to be the end, or even the worst thing we face. In Christ, it becomes the doorway to eternal life.</p>

<h3><strong>Hope That Starts Now</strong></h3>
  <p>You don’t need to clean yourself up or earn God’s approval. Eternal life isn’t about being “religious” or “good enough.” It’s a gift of grace. Romans 10:9 says, <em>“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”</em></p>
  <p>That promise is for you. No matter your past. God’s invitation is open.</p>

<h3><strong>An Invitation for You</strong></h3>
  <p>If you want the kind of hope that outlasts death, you can take that step today. A simple prayer, spoken honestly, can change everything:</p>
  <blockquote><strong>“God, I don’t have all the answers, but I know I need You. I believe Jesus died and rose for me. I turn from going my own way and I put my trust in Him. Please forgive me, give me new life, and help me follow You. Amen.”</strong></blockquote>

<p>Friend, you don’t have to be afraid of death. In Christ, you can face it with peace. For those who belong to Him, the end of this life is not goodbye, but the beginning of forever.</p>
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