Top 12 Biblical Objections to Near-Death Experiences ANSWERED (Steve Miller)

Top 12 Biblical Objections to Near-Death Experiences ANSWERED (Steve Miller)

June 26, 2026 · 1h 10m

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Dr. Steve Miller addresses twelve common biblical objections to near-death experiences raised by Christians.

Many Christians dismiss the evidence from near-death experiences on biblical or theological grounds by quoting Hebrews 9:27, citing soul sleep, worrying about new age associations, or treating any extra-biblical vision as automatically suspect. But are those objections actually warranted by Scripture? Dr. Steve Miller returns to walk through twelve of the most common biblical and theological objections Christians raise against NDEs.   CHECK OUT: Logos Bible 60 Day Free Trial ( https://logos.com/mcdowell)   00:00 Intro 01:10 How should Christians approach NDE and deathbed accounts? 10:13 The Billy Graham and Dr. Randy Steer accounts 17:46 Objection #1 — Some NDEs report false doctrines 21:40 Objection #2 — NDEs lead people to new age teachings 28:23 Objection #3 — Hebrews teaches we die only once 34:15 Objection #4 — Unbelievers should experience judgment, not love 39:35 Objection #5 — NDEs are more consistent with new age than Christianity 45:00 Objection #6 — Visions are no longer needed after the New Testament 47:47 Objection #7 — Experiencers see their own gods 49:51 Objection #8 — The Bible teaches soul sleep 59:42…

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Books & works: Hebrews 9:27

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