Occ Deeper Well

This episode we answer these questions: 1. When a Christian dies, does his/her soul go to heaven immediately, as I have been led to believe my entire life, or when we die are we in a holding pattern until Jesus returns? And if we are in a holding pattern, are we conscious? What about those bodies that have been cremated? I want to believe that those who have gone before me are in Paradise with Jesus. But, I have heard references in OCC sermons that that is not the case. Where was Lazarus during the 4 days? 2. What are the purposes of the sacraments? Why does Scripture command these practices and give such a serious tone about applying them in a worthy manner? 3. Once you have been baptized and accepted Christ as your Savior, even if you convert to another religion, do you lose your salvation? I was always told that you can never lose salvation once baptized and accepting Christ. 4. Should tithing always go to a church or can it go to support an overseas missionary or another ministry? What if it's only