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    Absent in the Body, Present with the Lord: What Really Happens When We Die?
    Absent in the Body, Present with the Lord: What Really Happens When We Die?
    Absent in the Body, Present with the Lord: What Really Happens When We Die?
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    Absent in the Body, Present with the Lord: What Really Happens When We Die?

    By Carl Brice

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    This wonderfully blessed book is designed to comfort and encourage the people of the entire human race that death of the flesh is not only good, it is necessary if we want to be resurrected into the Kingdom of God. Since Jesus died on the cross for the sins of this world, death, hell, and the grave were all conquered at the foot of the cross. Our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ has given His followers the VICTORY to overcome this world and enter gracefully into the everlasting Kingdom of God. Death is an occurrence that most individuals still fear in todays world, especially when old age starts to creep in. It is a known fact that human beings will often fear the unknown. When we learn the truth about what really happens when we die, fear will suddenly leave. This extraordinary book will fully explain what happens when we die in the flesh and leave this earthly realm. Once we've learned the importance of stepping over into eternity, then we will know what a true blessing it is to enter into the presence of God!



    Jesus voluntarily gave His life on the cross so that you and I could enjoy everlasting life in Gods eternal Kingdom. Dont be left out!



    We invite you to visit our website at www.EdifyYourSpirit.com where there is a blessing waiting just for you!

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    Release dateJul 20, 2009
    ISBN9781449024437
    Absent in the Body, Present with the Lord: What Really Happens When We Die?
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    Carl Brice

    Minister Carl Brice is an insightful teacher of the gospel who currently resides in the city of Battle Creek, Michigan. A lover of God’s Word, Minister Brice enjoys teaching Sunday school at his church where he serves as the Assistant Superintendent. He is an insightful teacher who has demonstrated his anointed gift of bringing the Word of God alive to enlighten and empower others. Following 23 years of service with the Michigan State Police, Minister Brice was stricken with a life-threatening illness that led him to further heed the call of God. With the Lord’s help and direction, he launched a new career as a full-time author of Christian literature. He is the founder of Carl Brice Book Ministries where he allows God to use him in the development of Christian books. Minister Brice will continue to follow the path that the Lord has prepared for him as he presses toward the mark of the high calling. Time is running out for us all. God is sending forth laborers into His vineyard to harvest the lost souls for His Kingdom. The question remains, will you be one of the laborers sent, or one of the souls reaped during the harvest? Either way, you win!    Visit us at www.EdifyYourSpirit.com. 

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      Absent in the Body, Present with the Lord - Carl Brice

      Chapter 1

      What Happens to Us When We Die?

      Have you ever taken the time to think about what happens when we die? One thing is for sure; your flesh will return back to the ground to a state of dust from whence it came. Have you ever thought about what happens after that? The Bible tells us when our bodies die on earth, only our flesh dies off, not our soul and spirit. The Bible refers to this as the first death or death of the body. There is a second death that the Bible speaks about that some men will indeed face.

      The good news of the gospel tells us that Jesus saved His followers from death, hell, and the grave. These three enemies have no authority over the born-again, blood-washed Christian believers. The Bible lets us know that the Lake of Fire and Brimstone is called and referred to as the second death. Christian born-again believers have been saved and spared from this awful event scheduled to take place in the near future. Therefore, let us act accordingly when the time comes for our flesh to expire on earth. Remember that we have a personal relationship with the Savior of the world, and his name is Jesus the Christ.

      Even though our fleshly bodies expire on earth, we must never forget that our soul and spirit will live forever. In essence, death is not the end; it’s the new beginning of eternal life with God. This enemy called death and even hell will be destroyed in the End Times by Christ Himself. The Bible tells us that they both will be cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone. Death will be the very last enemy of God destroyed in this fiery lake.

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      And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:14–15).

      The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death (1 Corinthians 15:26).

      The Word of God tells us that once the flesh dies the spirit of man returns to God. The fleshly body returns to the ground in the earth from whence it came, and the spirit returns back to God who gave it. We must fully embrace this truth and continue to have faith and hope in the same.

      Scripture

      Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it (Ecclesiastes 12:7).

      When mankind does not read the Word of God, it is the same as rejecting the Lord, whether we realize it or not. If we go through life believing that when we are dead we are just dead, this kind of false thinking will cause us to have no restraint in our everyday living. Our behavior becomes unruly and very selfish, because we have no hope in the future. Anyone who chooses to reject the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ will eventually spend eternity separated from God.

      No one but God knows what truly goes on inside the heart of a man or woman. That is why we have to be very busy ministering the Word of God to all souls who are willing to receive what thus saith the Lord. We have to let the children of the earth know what special provisions God has made on their behalf. The world must know that Jesus is the prophesied Messiah sent from God. He paid the ultimate price for sin once and for all by voluntarily laying down His innocent, sinless life on the cross at Calvary. This great sacrifice was made for sinful individuals and a world contaminated with sin. This is God’s provision, not man’s doing. Therefore, while your loved ones live, make sure you tell them about the precious love of Jesus Christ and how His grace will save their souls.

      If you remember anything, remember this. Mankind and/or the many religions of this world have no heaven or hell to put you in. Only the true and living God of the universe who created the heavens and the earth has that kind of sovereign power. Do not be deceived or tricked into thinking that your soul is in good standing without the shed blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. There is no such thing as a good person among mankind. We as human beings should stop saying that about ourselves. Jesus said there is only one that is good, and that is God.

      When we think we are good, it keeps us from realizing just how much we are in need of a Savior. Once sin becomes a reality, the Holy Spirit of God shows us our true self. That’s when we realize just how filthy we are without the Savior’s blood. The Bible tells us that we are as filthy rags in the eyes of God. We must understand that all souls are born into this world with a sinful nature. We have all broken all of the Ten Commandments in our lifetime. This means that the wages of sin are still death, simply because God spoke it in His Holy Word.

      If it wasn’t for the shed blood of Jesus the Savior, we all would be worthy of death. The only way to cleanse our souls from the stain of sin is to get covered with the Holy Blood of Jesus. He is the one and only Lord and Savior of this world. Aren’t you glad that you have come to yourself and received Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord? Only God knows where death is waiting for each one of us. We as Christian believers have been given the authority to finish our course of service for the Kingdom of God. While serving in our purpose, there is no need for us to be concerned about death in the flesh. As long as we continue to serve the Lord and be about our Father’s business, death in the flesh will wait on us.

      Scripture

      The Apostle Paul said, But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24).

      For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwix two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you (Philippians 1:21–24).

      This is evidence that, as long as we honor our service to the Lord and minister to the lost souls, death cannot prematurely snatch us from this world. Paul the apostle taught us that he never put anything or anybody in front of what he had to do for the Lord. He let us know that there is a course we as servants must complete. We must minister the gospel of God’s grace to all that have an ear to hear.

      The Apostle Paul said, To live is Christ, and to die is gain. The apostle realized that as long as he remained in the flesh, he could perform his labor assignment given to him by Jesus Christ. This ordained service was more beneficial to mankind rather than the apostle. To die is gain, because the apostle would then be ushered into the presence of the Almighty God. This would be considered perfect fellowship with the Savior. The Apostle Paul found pleasure in living, because it was an opportunity for him to continue serving the Lord Jesus. Upon completion of his course set before him here on earth, Paul knew that the eternal Kingdom awaited him. This means he would step over into eternity with the Lord, which would be far better than this life.

      The bottom line is this; the only thing that really matters in life is when you can answer yes to this question. Do you know the Lord Jesus in the pardoning of your sins? When you have been guaranteed eternal life in Christ Jesus, your worries are over. The joy of the Lord will overshadow you. You will become a spokesperson for the Kingdom of God. You could not keep silent even if you wanted to.

      Then, you will begin to experience and share the love of God through His Holy Spirit. This is the same unconditional love that eventually saved each one of us out of sin. This type of love redirected our lives and placed us on the path of righteousness, even when the devil thought he had us bound. Therefore, worry no longer over death in the flesh knowing that Jesus has given us victory over death, hell, and the grave. Just like the grave could not hold our Savior and Lord, this same victory has been given to all that believe.

      Scripture

      For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God (1 John 5:4–5)?

      Those who believe in the Son of God will overcome this world. While performing the will of God here on earth, we must partake in the labor of love for His mighty Kingdom. Meanwhile, as we continue in our service to God, let us never stop looking up for the return of Jesus Christ our Lord.

      Life after Death

      There are still many souls on earth today who struggle with this particular question, Is there life after death? Despite everything you have learned thus far, there are individuals who are not privileged to the word of truth. They have chosen not to seek the Word of God. They do not understand that The Holy Bible holds all the answers both pertaining to life and death. The question to ask is this, What is the definition of life?

      According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, life is defined as a living being; esp. a human being, a time a person or thing is alive or exists, the existence of the soul (eternal life).

      Another definition is explained this way; that property of plants and animals that make it possible for them to take food, get energy from it, grow, adapt themselves to their surroundings, and reproduce their kind: it is the quality that distinguishes a living animal or plant from inorganic matter or a dead organism.

      Life is explained in many ways. Every living organism has the ability to receive food, produce some form of energy, and grow from a beginning stage to a mature stage of life. All these things are made and sustained by God whether mankind is willing to acknowledge it or not. The biggest question of today is whether or not there is life after death. The only ones who constantly ask this question are the unbelievers of this world. Since the world system is being influenced everyday by the enemies of God that explains why nonbelievers have difficulty when it comes to the concept of eternal life. Christian born-again believers fully understand what happens when the saints of God die in their flesh. These God fearing believers have chosen to place the Word of God above any and everything pertaining to life.

      If you were to stop strangers on the street and ask the question whether or not they believed in God, most individuals would probably say yes. Even though most of the responses would probably be yes, the churches are still having a problem filling their pews on Sunday morning. What this shows is that even when people say they believe in God, the question still remains, will you serve Him with your whole heart? Will you make Jesus Christ your Lord and personal Savior, or will heaven and hell remain a figment of your imagination? Just knowing that there is a God, and perhaps even knowing His Holy Word, does not amount to much by itself.

      Remember, the devil and all of his fallen angels who followed him knew and believed in God. They just chose to rebel on purpose. Therefore, if mankind wants to have a

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