By what figure does the Bible represent death?

Answer

"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that you sorrow not,
even as others which have no hope." 1 Thess. 4: 13. See also 1 Cor. 15: 18, 20; John 11: 11-14.
NOTE-In sound sleep one is wholly lost to consciousness; time goes by unmeasured; and the
mental functions which are active during consciousness are suspended for the time being.

What replies does Inspiration return to these inquiries?
Did God's chosen people receive Christ when He came?
How freely was the Holy Spirit bestowed upon Him?
18. What effect did Christ's miracles have upon the individuals restored, and the people who witnessed them?
14. What scripture for ever precludes the idea that the dead come back to earth to communicate with the living?
What did Christ say would be the experience of His people in this world?
What does God's Word then become to the believer?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle