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The Biblical view of death

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From the Biblical point of view, the questions about death have these answers:

Why is there death?

God originally created a perfect universe (Genesis 1:31). There was no death until Adam disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit (Genesis 3). Because of Adam's rebellion (sin), God cursed His creation with death and suffering.

Is it someone’s fault that death exists?

Yes. The Bible is clear that death is a consequence of human sin. It’s our fault!

1 Corinthians 15:22
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.

Romans 5:12
Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned.

However, if, as some believe, God created the universe billions of years ago, then death is God’s fault because (according to that belief) He made the universe with death as a vital part of it long before humans appeared on the Earth. Death would not have come into the world through sin. This is a major reason why a belief in 'millions of years' and the Bible are not compatible. (See The god of an old earth for more information.)

Will there always be death?

Although there was no death in the beginning, we now suffer and sorrow in a world cursed with death. The good news is that the Bible tells of a future time when there will again be no death.

Revelation 21:4
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.

Revelation 20:14
Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

Will humans ever conquer death?

Humanly speaking, it is possible to extend life, but death is inevitable for us all.

Hebrews 9:27
And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.

However God has conquered death through His Son Jesus Christ. Jesus became a man and paid the price for man’s sin by dying on a cross. He conquered death by raising from the dead. Anyone who places their trust in the complete work of Christ has the hope of eternal life when their Earthly life is finished.

John 5:24
Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.

What can we do about death?

The best thing anyone can do is to be prepared for death. Be sure you know where you will spend eternity.

John 20:31
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

John 3:36
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him.

Once a person receives the free gift of eternal life, there is much more to do than just waiting for death. We can live our lives serving the One who created us and saved us. Christians can also live without fear of death. In fact they can look forward to death realizing an eternity in Heaven awaits them when their life on Earth is through.

Philippians 1:20b-21
… so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

The most important thing Christians can do is tell others about the way to Heaven.

Mark 16: 15
And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature."