death: a sneak peak into the afterlife?

[~Shalhevet~]

I'm starting a new topic on this because maybe I will learn something that I don't know already. From another thread:

Where in the Bible does it say we can die, see heaven or hell and then return?

2Co 12:2

I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.

Joh 11:43

And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.

Did Lazarus die, see heaven then come back to talk about it in depth? I'm a bit confused by the scriptures above.

Is it possible for people to die, see heaven or hell, and then return to tell their stories? I've always been very skeptical about this kind of stuff. To be quite honest, I don't really believe it. Maybe you can change my mind or point me to further scripture? I won't say it's not possible because anything is possible with God. What are your thoughts on this subject?

Blessings.

[nebula]

All I know is that if such are not possible, a lot of people are either lying or are delusional.

[nebula]

Here ~Shalhevet~

What is your impression of this testimony?

Book claims heaven is real

[~Shalhevet~]

That video is only playing advertisements.

[nebula]

That video is only playing advertisements.

It comes on after the advertisement.

[~Shalhevet~]

That video is only playing advertisements.

It comes on after the advertisement.

It keeps playing advertisements over and over.

[nebula]

Hmm - I don't know why it's doing that to you?

OK, here's a different link:

http://www.cbn.com/700club/features/amazing/iCM6_colton_burpo.aspx

The written part gives a piece of the story, but the embedded video tells more.

[Ddavid from NC]

The so called "near death experience" calls into question God's sovereignty... Did God call up the wrong number?.....opps!....mistake go back. Or, does God favors some to the point that He gives them a sneak peek? If we are suppose to be developing faith (TRUST), why do we need proof of an afterlife? Isn't His promise good enough. Also neither the place of eternal punishment or eternal reward are in place yet according to a read of Revelation. So what is actually available for preview if someone should "crossover"?

[Guest man]

What is your impression of this testimony?

Book claims heaven is real

Colton Burpo's recollection of the events that took place contradict the Word.

[Guest man]

Is it possible for people to die, see heaven or hell, and then return to tell their stories? I've always been very skeptical about this kind of stuff. To be quite honest, I don't really believe it. Maybe you can change my mind or point me to further scripture? I won't say it's not possible because anything is possible with God. What are your thoughts on this subject?

You should always measure the testimony of those who say they've been there, against the Word. How does what they're saying line up with what's been said? Do you're research, take nothing at face value.