Focus on the Family with Jim Daly What Happens After We Die?
Oct 13, 2025
Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor emeritus of Moody Church and author of One Minute After You Die, dives into profound questions about life after death. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating eternity and shares compelling stories, including a touching account of a dying girl seeing loved ones in heaven. Lutzer tackles tough topics like the justice of hell and human accountability, urging listeners to understand the hope of salvation through Christ. He highlights heaven's personal nature and reassures believers that the best is yet to come.
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Eternity Puts Life In Perspective
- Eternity dwarfs earthly life and should reshape our priorities today.
- Erwin Lutzer urges listeners to live this one life for the Lord knowing eternity awaits.
Gate Is Open Story
- A dying girl told her pastor, "the gate is open," and named people entering before her.
- The pastor later learned those named had died the same day, illustrating heaven's nearness.
Hell Seen Through Justice
- Hell reflects divine justice and varies according to what people knew and did with it.
- Lutzer emphasizes hell's permanence stems from ongoing guilt, not ongoing punishment to pay a debt.
