Whither Have the Dead Gone?
by Ray Prinzing

"I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive fore evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death." [Revelation 1:18].

When faced with the question which we have used as "theme" of this message, our first reaction could be summed up in the words of the Samaritan woman, "Sir-- the well is deep, and through hast nothing to draw with." But as we began to search the scriptures, and the Holy Spirit begins to quicken our understanding with glimpses of truth, we find precious hope and comfort concerning the realms beyond this earthly state.

The subject is indeed of interest, and might we say, a ray of light on these things can prove to be most valuable, for, as it has been aptly stated by one, "It is not possible to know if this life is truly a happy and prosperous one till we know how it terminates."

In presenting this brief message, we do not mean to be dogmatic, but rather desirous only of sharing what the Spirit has made real to our own heart.   We realize it is but the first step in probing into these mysteries of the unknown, but may the Spirit of Truth guide us, and open up to our understanding more and more of those things which have been hidden from the unsanctified gaze of the wise and prudent, and yet are now revealed unto babes.  "I thank Thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because Thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.  Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in Thy sight." [Matthew 11:25-26].

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