How much does one know of God when dead?

Answer

"For in death there is no; remembrance of Thee." Ps. 6: 5.
NOTE-There is not even a remembrance of God. As already seen, the Bible everywhere
represents the dead as asleep. If they were in heaven or in hell, would it be fitting to represent them thus?
Was Lazarus, whom Jesus loved, in heaven when the Savior said, "Our friend Lazarus sleeps"? John 11:11.
If so, calling him to life was really robbing him of the bliss of heaven that rightly belonged to him. The
parable of the rich man and Lazarus, recorded in Luke 16, was given to teach, not consciousness in death,
but that in the judgment riches will avail nothing unless rightly and beneficently used, and that poverty will
not keep one out of heaven.

How did Christ suggest that His disciples follow His example in teaching gospel truth?
Did Jesus ever make use of ordinary means in performing His miracles?
Whom did Christ say the Holy Spirit would glorify?
How should parents bring up their children?
What is of more importance than any outward ceremony?
What are the \"better promises\" upon which the new covenant was established?
Does God delight to afflict any?

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