For the past several months, Chuck Swindall has presented an in-depth study about the doctrines

of our Christian faith.

It's called Growing Deep in the Christian Life.

Today on Insight for Living, he'll continue this effort as we examine what the Bible

teaches about our life beyond the grave.

These days, there's a lot of confusion about out-of-body experiences and even those who

claim to have returned from the other side.

So what's the truth about our eternal home?

Teaching from Luke 16, Chuck titled his message, an interview with One From Beyond.

One of the responsibilities of a minister of the gospel is to deal with those who are

dying and to assist those who are grieving as loved ones have passed on.

I recall early in my ministry fearing that part of my task because I, of course, had very

little experience in helping people through the time when their loved ones have gone

home and because I didn't know exactly what would be appropriate to say or to do.

And I want to encourage all who are preparing for ministry and especially you who are involved

in it professionally in vocational Christian service, to say that you don't always have

to have answers and facts to give to people.

Often the most significant ministry is your presence.

Just the confidence of your being there and your caring with them and for them.

However, there are times when information is extremely helpful.

Not a lot of it dumped on people like a truck but on occasion just a word or a brief explanation

or a quiet conversation in which confidence is provided for the one who is confused.

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