Did he really Rest In Peace?by Darion Mortley

Did he really Rest In Peace?

It’s customary for the world to say R.I.P(Rest In Peace) in reference towards their loved one, who’s soul has left their body. R.I.P is a blessing or expression of hope that the deceased person, is at peace.Let us ask ourselves a question, is that person whom we hope is at peace after death, truly resting in peace? Brethren, this mortal shell we call flesh is housing our immortal soul. We are a living soul(Genesis 2:7). Our soul looks just like us and will keep living until the day of our physical death. Upon the day of our pending death (Hebrews 9:27-38) our soul will go into an eternal realm. For man, the destination of their soul is determined whether or not they have accepted Jesus Christ. For those who have rejected Christ, their soul will enter into the eternal lake of fire. For those who have accepted Christ, their soul will enter into the heaven of rest. Heaven is a wonderful place! Those who live in heaven will experience eternal Joy! The Bible says in Revelation 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Hell is an eternal realm of torment. One who rejects that wonderful gift of God is cast into the lake of fire. 
Those who reject God can never truly Rest In Peace. The Bible says “Revelation 14:11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.”
My friend would you like to “Rest In Peace”after death? Well here’s how!
1. There is no such thing as a perfect person, the Bible says in Romans 3:23”For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. The curse of sin came upon us through the first sinner Adam. The Bible says in Romans 5:12“Wherefore, as by one-man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”
3. We can’t work our way to heaven. The Bible says in Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
4. Our sin has a price which is eternal hell. The Bible says in Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
5. Hell lasts forever. The Bible says in Revelation 14:11“And the smoke of their torment ascended up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever received the mark of his name.”
6. Jesus Christ paid for our sins on the cross with His blood. The Bible says in romans 5:8-9 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.”
7. Believe on Jesus Christ only for salvation. The Bible says, in John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
8. Call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to save you. The Bible says, in Romans 10:13 ” For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
9. What to pray “ Dear Jesus I know I’m a sinner and that my sins will take me to hell. I believe that Jesus Christ shed His precious blood and died for my sins. Please save me and take me to heaven when I die, in Jesus name I pray, amen”