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NDERF 10029 Joe NDE 19
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1joe_nde.html
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1998-2001
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Joe experienced severe chest, back and arm pain on April 20, 1990. While washing dishes at 3 PM, his eyes felt like they were blowing out of his head and he collapsed after calling 911. He was taken to University Medical Center where physicians operated from 3:30 PM to 11 PM. A priest gave him Last Rites and doctors said only a miracle would save him. When they restarted his heart, it stopped again. As they used defibrillator paddles, Joe rose up from lying position and was looking down at the medical team. He entered a tunnel traveling at tremendous speed. At the tunnel's end, he found himself among palm trees and gold railings where God stood in a white robe with gold band, brown hair, beard and piercing blue eyes. God said "Go back Joe, it's not your time." His heart started beating with great strength. He spent one month in ICU, critical for 2.5 weeks. After recovery, he kept his promise to God never to drink, smoke or use drugs again. He lived on the streets for 18 months until receiving disability, maintaining his sobriety throughout.
--- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Direct encounter with God depicted in traditional biblical imagery (white robe, gold band). The divine command to return because "it's not your time" reflects God's sovereignty over life and death. The complete life transformation, keeping promises to God, and maintaining faith through severe trials demonstrates genuine spiritual renewal. The miraculous healing testified by medical staff aligns with divine intervention. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The description of God with physical features is consistent with biblical theophanies and visions.
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Cardiac arrest during emergency surgery, operated 3:30-11PM, priest gave Last Rites, doctors said miracle needed
Specific details of divine figure appearance and exact words spoken, tunnel experience with unique details
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