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NDERF 2526 Tim NDE 4927
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1tim_nde_4927.html
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During major emergency surgery in 1993 for perforated diverticulitis that destroyed much of his large and small colon, Tim rose above the operating table and observed everyone frantically working to save him. Initially confused, he recognized his own face and realized he had died. He was pulled through the ceiling of the operating room and the roof of the hospital, ascending swiftly.
He found himself in bright cloudy light with silhouettes waiting to greet him. He saw his departed twin sister, grandmother, grandfather, and rows of deceased uncles and aunts. Amidst this incredible light of love, a male voice from the left side of the light spoke kindly but powerfully, saying "Tim, it's not your time, you must go back, it's not your time to be here." Tim argued extensively for what seemed like forever, not wanting to return and feeling thrilled to be with his departed loved ones. Each time he gave a reason to stay, he received the same response about it not being his time. Finally realizing he couldn't win this argument with what was clearly a divine authority, Tim thought of his husband of twenty years waiting in the hospital. As soon as he thought "okay," he was immediately back in his body, awakening to a harsh, noisy, overly intense world. The experience left him without fear of death, though he now has advanced cancer and fears the dying process might not be as painless next time. He describes returning as feeling like being born again from a warm cozy place to a hard cold noisy world. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical accounts including encounters with deceased relatives in a realm of light, hearing a divine authoritative voice determining his life span, and the overwhelming sensation of divine love. The voice's declaration "it's not your time" reflects God's sovereignty over life and death as described in scripture. Unbiblical elements: The extended argument with the divine voice about returning suggests resistance to God's will rather than submission. The mention of a same-sex marriage partner reflects a lifestyle that conservative evangelical theology considers contrary to biblical teaching.
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Emergency surgery with heart stoppage during operation, clinical death confirmed
Rose above operating table observing medical team, pulled through ceiling and roof, encountered deceased relatives, heard divine voice
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