Chapter 35 - OF THE STATE OF MAN AFTER DEATH, AND OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD

1 After death, a person's body returns to dust and decays. However, his soul, which is immortal and doesn't die or sleep, immediately goes back to God, who created it. The souls of those who are made righteous are made perfect in holiness and received into paradise, where they are with Christ. They see God face-
to-face in light and glory, waiting for the complete resurrection of their bodies. The souls of the wicked are cast into hell, where they remain in torment and utter darkness, awaiting the final judgment. The Bible recognizes only these two places for souls separated from their bodies.

2 On the last day, those saints who are still living will not die, but will be transformed. All the dead will be resurrected with the same bodies they had before, though these bodies will have different qualities. These bodies will be reunited with their souls forever.

3 At the end of time, Jesus will raise everyone from the dead. Unbelievers' bodies will be raised to be dishonored and judged, while believers' bodies will be raised to be honored and made like his own glorious, resurrected body.