Bible Doctrines #4: What Happens When We Die? Bible Answers

About this course

What happens when we die? Few questions spark more emotion, confusion, or disagreement than this one—and yet the Bible is far more clear than most people realize.This course explores the biblical doctrine of death, often called “soul sleep,” and contrasts it with the more common idea of an immortal soul. You’ll trace the doctrine through Scripture, identify where non-biblical teachings crept into the church, and discover how the state of the dead is deeply connected to the gospel message.With warmth, clarity, and pastoral care, Pastor Steve Hicks walks you through both the theology and the implications of the topic. You’ll learn how a biblical understanding of death protects you from spiritual deception, comforts you in grief, and gives you confidence in the coming resurrection.In addition to the main lecture, this course includes an extra Tough Questions discussion group that dives deeper into real-life objections—ghost stories, near-death experiences, grieving families, and doctrinal confusion.Whether you're a seeker, a Bible student, or a long-time believer, this course will strengthen your faith and give you tools to explain what you believe and why. It’s not just about death—it’s about hope, and gospel clarity. What could be more important in these last days?

Course objectives

• Strengthen faith by gaining biblical insights about death
• Equip participants to explain their beliefs about death
• Foster spiritual resilience against misconceptions about death