156: What is “Soul Sleep?” Is it Biblical?
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The concept of “soul sleep” is the idea that humans are completely unconscious or unaware of their surroundings between their physical death and the end of this age when the dead are resurrected for the final judgment.
This concept has been embraced by many different religious groups over the centuries, including the Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Seventh-Day Adventists.
In this episode, Kenny explains this concept in depth and points out the clear Biblical reasons why this doctrine is not supported by Scripture.
Highlighted Verses
2 Corinthians 5:8
Matthew 17
Kenneth E. Ortiz (M.Div.) is a professor and recruiter at Bethlehem College and a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul, MN. He has 15+ years of vocational ministry experience. He’s also a podcaster, author, and Ph.D. student. Kenneth lives in Bloomington, MN with his wife Malaina, they have one daughter.
