All his money and fear made no difference, and Krupp died. If Krupp had become a Baptist, or even a Pentecostal, he still would have died. Eventually, we will all face it. He gives insight into how we should face death, and life. A. Not always the Bible view.
Death is a great unknown.
It is a unique experience for each of us. B. Paul preferred death. For Paul, it means a closer union with Jesus. This life involves a few intense moments with Jesus. Heaven will be continuously intense.