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What does the Bible say about the immediacy of judgment after death?

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The Bible teaches that after death, individuals face immediate judgment—believers enter paradise, while unbelievers face punishment.

In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Jesus illustrates that upon dying, Lazarus went to Abraham's bosom, a place of comfort, while the rich man was immediately in torment in hell (Luke 16:22-23). This indicates that the final state is determined at the moment of death, affirming that there is no purgatory or second chance after this life. Hebrews 9:27 states, 'It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment,' showing the finality of our earthly lives and the immediacy with which we will face God's judgment. This truth should lead us to a zealous pursuit of faith in Christ during our lifetime.
Scripture References: Luke 16:22-23, Hebrews 9:27

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