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NDERF 10099 Howard P NDE
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1howard_p_nde.html
1979
1979-08-03
2003
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Howard Pittman, a Baptist minister, died during surgery on August 3, 1979. Angels carried his spirit to the second heaven where he witnessed demons and their operations. He observed saints entering the third heaven through a protected pathway. At the gates of heaven, he pleaded his case before God, expecting praise for his years of service. Instead, God revealed his works were self-serving and unacceptable. Howard was told his faith was dead and he had labored in vain. After being sent back, he returned and refused to leave God's presence. God showed him mercy, revealing Himself as a loving Father. Howard experienced a complete life review and was embraced by divine love. Given the choice to return, he initially refused but was commanded to go back with a five-point message for humanity.
--- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience strongly aligns with biblical accounts including multiple heavens (2 Corinthians 12:2), divine judgment, life review, encountering God the Father, and receiving a prophetic message. The themes of dead works (Hebrews 6:1), self-righteousness being exposed (Isaiah 64:6), and God's mercy match scripture. The description of saints going home, guardian angels, and the throne of God align with biblical imagery. Unbiblical elements: The detailed description of demon specializations and the second heaven as completely loveless, while not contradicting scripture, goes beyond biblical descriptions. The concept of being able to refuse God's direct command multiple times is unusual, though God's patience is biblical.
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Died during surgery - clinical death mentioned but specific medical details unclear
Observed events in second/third heaven, saw saints entering heaven, but limited earthly veridical observations
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