I believe that we don't go to Heaven when we die, but, kinda like what you said: I believe there is a "holding" place for Judgment of the righteous and wicked in Hades.
#1jesusfreak wrote:
"I also, believe that those who except Christ as their Lord and Savior and do his will in everything that they do or at least try got to heaven. I believe those who do not except Christ as their Lord and Savior and do not surrender their lives over to God will suffer the consequences of going to hell and burning for eternity"
1. I do believe that if someone confess Jesus as their Lord and Savior both in Life (repentance in truth) and Heart that they will be forgiven for their sins, on the contrary, I believe also that a person must maintain this walk of faith until the End (End meaning: Their Death and/or Christ's return)
I believe that a person that doesn't believe stands condemn already (John 3:16). So having that said, when it comes to the warnings of Hell, that Jesus (most of the time) is referring to believers not unbelievers.
let me know what you think.