Study intended for sharing in a small fellowship or class of adults
The Bible makes it clear that God will one day judge all mankind – even those who believe and profess the Gospel of Jesus. In fact, God’s Word tells us of several different judgments God will pronounce. We consider first the judgment of true believers at the so-called Judgment Seat of Christ.
We consider the detailed possibilities concerning bodily resurrection taking Jesus’ own resurrection as our model.
Assuming that man is eternal and that bodily death is really the temporary separation of the body from the soul, the question then becomes when and where the body and soul are reunited. The answer to this question is inextricably tied to God’s judgment at the end of time. Therefore, we find there are two distinct resurrections – one unto eternal life in the presence of God and one unto eternal condemnation apart from God – based solely on whether a person believes in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and confesses Him as LORD.
Having examined the concept of mankind as a trinity – body, soul, and spirit, and knowing that the body is subject to death, we now need to seek an answer to the question whether the soul of man is mortal as well – dying with the body – or whether the soul has an immortal existence apart from the body.
In this second part of our series of studies on Death and Resurrection, we consider the concept of mankind as a trinity of body, soul, and spirit.
We consider the subjects of death and resurrection using the booklet “Death and Afterward” by Dr. Lehman Strauss as a framework for our discussions.
We consider the subjects of death and resurrection using the booklet “Death and Afterward” by Dr. Lehman Strauss as a framework for our discussions.
The subject of divorce has become mundane in society at large. Worldwide, just under half of all marriages end in divorce. Within the Church universal, divorce is somewhat less common, and the topic of divorce is more controversial than in broader society.
The relationship between genetically determined gender and individual gender perception and expression consumes a large proportion of thought and conversation in today’s society. Almost everyone has strongly held beliefs on the subject – often lacking firm foundation in fact. Most people’s thoughts and beliefs on the subject are instead driven by gut emotion rather than logical thought. Without the anchor of God’s Word, there is nowhere to turn for reliable information and direction concerning this divisive issue.