How can there be ghosts if the bible says you either go to Hades or Abrahams bosom?

Answer 1

The Bible is very clear about where the spirit goes after death of the earthly body. The righteous go to Abraham's Bosom to await judgement day. The wicked go to Hades (Greek word for hell) and also wait for the judgement. People are not allowed to wander the earth, nor do they interact with those that are living.

So how to explain the thousands of people that see or experience other-worldly spirits, many of whom resemble dead relatives or friends. The bible is very clear on this also. The devil, Satan, ect., and his legion of fallen angels can take any form they want. They also know history of places and people who have previously lived on earth. They have all knowledge of earthly matters. It is not surprising then that they appear to people, giving the misconception that there is no reward or punishment for human behaviour. Human spirits don't linger at the place of their deaths or homes and/or buildings they used to live or frequent. The bible is adament that human spirits are retained until judgement in either of the two places mentioned. If you are experiencing anything paranormal, it has nothing to do with human spirits and everything to do with the 'father of all lies' the serpent we all know as Satan.

Additional Comments:

Scripture says the following:

Ecclesiastes 12:7New King James Version (NKJV)

7 Then the dust will return to the earth as it was,

And the spirit will return to God who gave it

The primary Greek word used for grave is 'hades' in Greek and 'sheol' in Hebrew. It simply means grave or pit. The two other Greek terms are 'tartarus' which is only used 1x and is a special place of restraint for the fallen angels. The other is 'gehenna' and pictures the Lake of Fire in the final Judgement of the damned or incorrigible who refuse Jesus' sacrifice for their sins.