We obviously disagree on that point. I see Hb. 9 as talking about physical death. John 11:25 Jesus says even if you die you live and we do. I John 5:13 says we not only have eternal life but we can know that we have it. I don't see anyway around that, and I'm sure I don't fully understand your position. But let us agree to disagree.
Yes, that would be obvious. It's amazing to me how people of your ilk can just slide into death as being either physical or spiritual when the Bible makes it very clear that the spirit NEVER dies. That's right, Jesus does say that, so you will die. When will you have Eternal Life then? Can't be before your die, so it has to be after. I know I have Eternal Life WHEN Jesus returns. I know it because FAITH is the evidence of things NOT seen, it is NOT the evidence of what we actually have.
Sorry but that old cliche is a cop out and I don't use it when it comes to Biblical issues. As far as I am concerned, the Bible says what it does and you do NOT.