Separation from God—now overcome. Physical death remains, but it no longer separates us from life with God.
What is
Death
TGNN teaches that death in Scripture often means spiritual separation, not just physical dying. Since 70 A.D., death has lost its power—no longer a barrier between humanity and God.
ExplanationDeath is commonly seen as the end of physical life, but TGNN emphasizes the biblical use of death as separation—especially separation from God. Under the old covenant, spiritual death resulted from sin, and Sheol symbolized the waiting place where souls were held apart from full access to God’s presence.With the fulfillment of prophecy and the resurrection of Christ, this separation was overcome. In 70 A.D., Sheol was emptied, judgment completed, and death rendered powerless (1 Corinthians 15:54–55). Physical death still occurs, but it is no longer something to fear or something that cuts people off from God.In the fulfilled age, death is not a punishment—it is a transition. Spiritual life is now accessible here and beyond, through trust in God and the Spirit’s presence.
