What happens to the soul after death according to scripture?

The Bible clearly teaches that every soul is eternal and will face judgment after death. In life, we are given the chance to respond to God's grace. After death, some will enter everlasting life with Christ, while others face judgment in hell. This reality underscores the importance of being spiritually alive in Christ during our earthly lives. Hebrews 9:27 reminds us that 'it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment,' emphasizing the necessity of making our lives count for God's glory as we prepare for eternity.