The Bible teaches that upon physical death, the souls of believers go immediately to be with Christ (Heaven), while the souls of non-believers are separated from God awaiting final judgment (Hell). There will be a future bodily resurrection for all.

Most theologians and scholars affirm that the Bible does not contain genuine contradictions, though it does contain paradoxes and differences in perspective or audience. Apparent conflicts are often resolved through careful study of the context, language, and historical background.

Answer: The Bible teaches that after death, individuals face judgment. The righteous (those who have faith in Christ) will spend eternity in Heaven or the New Heavens and New Earth in God's presence. The unrighteous will face eternal punishment in Hell, described as a place of separation from God. Explanation: Heaven is described as a place of joy, peace, and perfection where there is no...

The return of Christ is a major focus in the New Testament. Answer: The Bible teaches that Jesus will return visibly and physically to earth to judge the living and the dead, establish His eternal Kingdom, and bring about the resurrection of the righteous. Biblical Explanation: Visible Return: The angels told the disciples, "This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will...

66 books (39 in the Old Testament, 27 in the New Testament). Note: Catholic and Orthodox Bibles include additional books in the Old Testament, often called the Apocrypha or Deuterocanonical books, totaling 73 or more.