Are believers who have died aware of what is happening on Earth? How do we know?

Q: Are believers who have died aware of what is happening on Earth? How do we know?

Yes. The 'great cloud of witnesses' of Hebrews 12:1 is not a figure for impersonal history but for the heroes of the faith—the believers of Hebrews 11 and all who have finished their race before us. Like spectators filling the stands of an ancient horseshoe-shaped arena, they surround and support us as we run. Though we cannot see their faces, we can hear their cheering echoing from the pages of Scripture and the record of their lives, and they urge us on to finish our race with honor.

Answered by Gene Cunningham, Basic Training Bible Ministries · from The Basics, Lesson 3–1: The Race—The Christian Life

Yes. The 'great cloud of witnesses' of Hebrews 12:1 is not a figure for impersonal history but for the heroes of the faith—the believers of Hebrews 11 and all who have finished their race before us. Like spectators filling the stands of an ancient horseshoe-shaped arena, they surround and support us as we run. Though we cannot see their faces, we can hear their cheering echoing from the pages of Scripture and the record of their lives, and they urge us on to finish our race with honor.

Also asked: How do we know that believers who have passed away are still involved in our lives? · Can Christians who have died be aware of the events unfolding on Earth? · Are deceased believers able to see or be aware of the activities taking place on Earth?

Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 3, Lesson 3-1 - The Race—The Christian Life (Review q3) · Read this lesson in the book →

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