What happens when we die? Are we judged immediately and our soul sent to Heaven or Hell or what?

Will we see all three persons of the Trinity (separately) when we get to heaven?  If so, in what form(s)?

Part of Hebrews 4:12 reads, "Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit... ." In regard to the soul vs. spirit, does the the Lutheran doctrinal view uphold the trichotomist (body, soul & spirit) or the dichotomist view (body & soul/spirit)?

In 2 Peter 3:13, does the word "new" refer to something totally new or something that has been overhauled. I am interested in the Greek meaning of the "new heavens and a new earth," whether it will be something we have seen before but is refurbished, or whether it shall be something uncomprehended before and totally new.

Does accountability mean for all, or does it refer only to the dead in Christ?  I would appreciate an answer with reference to Matt. 12:36.

What does the Bible teach about the resurrection from the death (both Christ's and ours)? Is it just a "spiritual" resurrection or is it a physical resurrection?"

Recently, both my sister and father have died (separately). While I truly believe that Jesus died for our sins, those who accept Him as their personal Savior, I have been troubled as to where my sister and father are now. Are they asleep until the end of the world? Are their bodies asleep, but their souls with God? Or, are they in Heaven with God now?

What does the Bible mean when describing marriage saying that the souls of the bride and groom will become one? Does this literally mean that the souls of the two individuals are united for eternity? Will husband and wife know each other in heaven?

Can you sin in heaven? My first thought is that one cannot. But then I wonder if God takes away our free will when we get to heaven? I can't imagine why we would want to sin in heaven--we'll be perfect and the place we are will be perfect. But then I think of Adam and Eve before the fall--they were perfect, made in God's image, and they lived in a perfect place. Yet they had free will and sinned.

Will I have my personality when I get to heaven?  Will I like everyone in heaven, given all the different personalities?  Will I have a body?

What is meant by the Jews being God's chosen people? What is their eternal future? Does a Jew who dies without Christ as their Savior spend eternity in hell? Should we, as Christians, pray for their conversion?

Does The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod believe in the rapture?

In our Bible study today we discussed if there are degrees or levels in heaven and hell. It was also suggested that hell is not eternal. Are there scriptural references to support these points?

I recently attended a Bible study in which we discussed the fate of those who never had the chance to hear about God. What happens to such people?

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