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NDERF 830 Arthur W NDE 22781
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1arthur_w_nde.html
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2006
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Arthur and his wife were visiting friends when a violent altercation erupted at a local pub. One patron was stabbed, prompting Arthur and his wife to flee. As they crossed the street, a vehicle driven by friends of the stabbed patron pursued them. Arthur pushed his wife to safety but was struck himself, flying over the car and landing on his head. He instantly found himself outside his body, hovering above the scene in a dark void while maintaining clear vision of events below. He observed his injured body, his wife standing protectively in the street, and the vehicle turning around for another pass. Realizing the imminent danger to both himself and his wife, who stood directly in the car's path, Arthur pleaded with God: "Please Dear God, No! Not Now!" focusing especially on his six-month-old son. He sensed a divine presence accompanying him in this state. Miraculously, he witnessed the car pass directly through the scene without striking anyone, defying physical laws. Arthur immediately returned to his body, experiencing severe pain from his injuries. His ex-wife Teresa can verify this account, particularly the inexplicable passing of the vehicle through the scene despite its speed and proximity.
--- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This account contains strong biblical elements including the out-of-body experience consistent with Paul's description in 2 Corinthians 12, the sensing of God's presence similar to Psalm 139:7-10, and answered prayer resulting in miraculous protection. The divine intervention preventing certain death parallels biblical accounts of supernatural protection. Arthur's awareness of a presence beyond the physical realm aligns with biblical teaching about the spiritual dimension. His concern for family welfare reflects biblical values of family responsibility. The transformation from moderate belief to certainty about God's existence mirrors biblical conversion experiences. Unbiblical elements: The description of returning to choose life after seeing a preview is not explicitly biblical but not necessarily contradictory. The void or darkness surrounding the scene is neutral - neither supporting nor contradicting Scripture. No reincarnation, universalism, or occult elements are present. The experience strengthens rather than undermines biblical faith.
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Severe trauma from automobile impact with head injury requiring medical attention next day
Multiple specific details including wife's position, car trajectory, miraculous passing through verified by witness
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