Although this theological term is not so popularly known, it is a reality and
it is important to understand it. This concept describes, although in a different
way, the state of both believers and unbelievers after death and before resurrection to
eternal life or death. This is important, for by dying, physically,
man does not cease to exist or to be conscious. Moreover, man was
created as a living being and as such is not full if his soul is
separated from his body. But then what is the intermediate state in what it
consists of. The scriptures affirm that for unbelievers the intermediate state is a place
of temporary suffering where they expect shame and perpetual confusion or, in other words,
resurrection of condemnation, although it does not mean the same. In Hebrew
the word sun and in Greek Jades is used. In Revelation two thousand thirteen
we see Hades giving up his dead before the judgment of the great white throne,
where they are judged according to their works. However, for the believer
it is different, since the intermediate state implies being with the Lord, which
implies joy and satisfaction. Although it is not the eternal State and although in
one sense, the believer is not complete because he continues to await the day
of the resurrection of his body. Being with the Lord is a delight.
Stephen looked forward to it. Lazarus found a long- awaited rest and the
crucified thief with Jesus reached a paradise he never imagined