God explained what happens when we die when he spoke to the first man, Adam. Because Adam was disobedient, God said to him: “Dust you are and to dust you will return.” (Genesis 3:19) Before God created Adam “out of dust from the ground,” Adam did not exist. (Genesis 2:7) Likewise, when Adam died, he returned to dust and ceased to exist.

3. Learn the true condition of the dead Around the world, people have different beliefs about what happens when we die. Of course, not all of those beliefs can be true. What beliefs about the condition of the dead are common in your area?

Find a Location Near You What Happens at Our Meetings? Jehovah’s Witnesses hold meetings for worship twice each week. (Hebrews 10:24, 25) At these meetings, which are open to the public, we examine what the Bible says and how we can apply its teachings in our life. Most of our services include audience participation, much like a classroom ...

The Bible’s definition of the soul is simple, consistent, and unencumbered by the complicated philosophies and superstitions of men. But what happens to the soul at death? To answer that question, we must first understand why we die. [Footnote]

When you die, ‘you will return to the dust,’ the Bible says. However, it also shows that death is not necessarily the end of everything.