The Second Death, Not Annihilation!

Hebrews; 9:27
(And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment,)

There are two things that we are not going to escape from while living here on earth, paying taxes and dying. God has appointed all men to die once, but then you may die twice. The choice will be yours to make while you are still alive. You don't have a choice about the first death which is our physical death, but you do have a choice to make about the second death. Maybe you are asking "what does he mean by a second death"?

The Bible teaches that we will die physically because of Adam and Eve's sinning in the garden of Eden. They disobeyed God and sinned and the consequences of that disobedience was physical death. That one act of disobedience left all of mankind with a decision to make. Will we come to God for forgiveness of our sins, or not? That one decision we make will determine if we die once or twice. If we do decide to ask Jesus for forgiveness of our sins, then we will die once physically but He will raise us up to eternal life in Heaven with Him.
John; 3:16
(For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.)

Now if we make the decision not to ask for forgiveness because we refuse to believe what God has written in the Bible, then we will die twice. We will die once physically, and the second time will be spiritually. You will be separated from God for all eternity. This doesn't mean that you will be non-existent. The bible clearly teaches that it is eternal punishment in hell. The punishment of hell last for eternity and is unmistakably taught through out Scripture.
Daniel; 12:2
(And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, Some to everlasting life, Some to shame and everlasting contempt.)
Matthew; 25:41
("Then He will also say to those on the left hand, 'Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels;)

You don't have to worry about the second death if you will humble yourself and come to Jesus for forgiveness. Jesus is waiting for you to repent and turn from your sin and believe in Him. If you do this, you will be saved and have everlasting life. Jesus has already the price for sin when He died on the cross. But you must come to Him to receive forgiveness and eternal life. Don't wait another day, we never know when it is our last chance for forgiveness. Once you die, there is no second chance, you either will be present with the Lord or waiting for The Great White Throne Judgment!

God Bless You!