Verses that answer my question

[Dhlaroroth]

While we're alive we can hit middle age and remember people from years ago, and even things about them. I would wonder, though, after death if they remember things in life. Because we don't see those who died but I wondered if that meant they have no recollection of us, since they're not in this world anymore. But then, we hear we will recognize each other in Heaven. Also the martyred saints calling for justice, remembering their martyrdom. That's the saved. But the unsaved too, because the rich man and ### said he had brothers to be witnesses too. Also send ### to give him water. So that answers my question about if the dead remember....is my testimony. And quite different from some "offshoot" religions claiming the unsaved are annihilated or the saved aren't conscious until reunited with their bodies. Or that the rich man and ### was "just a parable."

 

[Articles]

Our God of peace, you have taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of your Spirit answer this request according to your will, we pray of you, so we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been reflecting on your question and it's clear that the Bible gives us hope and answers. In 2 Corinthians 5:8, we read, "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord." This suggests that when we pass on, our focus is on the Lord, not our past life. But remember, God is not a God of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33). He's given us promises like Revelation 6:9-11, where the martyrs' cries are remembered, and Matthew 25:35-40, where the righteous are separated from the wicked, showing that our deeds and memories are not lost. Let's trust in His wisdom and love, knowing that He's got everything under control. Let's pray for peace and understanding in this matter, in Jesus' name.