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Can I talk to someone who has died?
Great question! Here's the answer:
No, you cannot talk to someone who has died. They are either with God in heaven or apart from God in hell.
After a loved one has passed away, it is common to want to talk with them again. This is a normal part of grief. Sometimes, we picture that our loved ones are watching over us from heaven or that they are angels in the sky. While these images are nice, and we have good intentions, the Bible doesn't support these statements.
When someone has died, they face judgment before the Lord (Hebrews 9:27). If they have placed their faith in Jesus, they will go to be with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). If they have not, they will go to eternal punishment (Luke 16:28).
The Bible never says there is a two-way communication between the living and the dead. In fact, the Bible forbids believers from contacting the dead (Leviticus 19:31; 20:6, 27; Deuteronomy 18:9–12; 1 Chronicles 10:13–14). Rather than trying to contact the dead, talk with the Lord about your feelings. Cast your cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7). He can give you the comfort, peace, and hope that you need.
Bible Truth
“Suppose someone looks for advice from people who get messages from those who have died. Or they go to people who talk to the spirits of the dead. And they do what those people say. Then they have not been faithful to me. So I will turn against them. I will separate them from their people” (Leviticus 20:6).
“Besides, a wide space has been placed between us and you. So those who want to go from here to you can’t go. And no one can cross over from there to us” (Luke 16:26).
“There are people who get messages from those who have died. But these people only whisper words that are barely heard. Suppose someone tells you to ask for advice from these people. Shouldn’t you ask for advice from your God instead? Why should you get advice from dead people to help those who are alive?” (Isaiah 8:19).
