Sermons and Biblical Studies

532. Will Our Resurrection Bodies Rise with Us on the Judgment Day? See this whole subject fully set forth in 1Co_15:1-58. A vast amount of philosophic conjecture has been expended and many books have been written about it; but the fact remains that nowhere is it more clearly and comprehensively stated than in this chapter. … Continue reading “532 – Will Our Resurrection Bodies Rise with Us on the Judgment Day?”

531. What Does Death Do to the Body! When life ceases, the body as an individual organization is said to be dead; that is to say, death is the cessation of organic life. Matter, however, is indestructible ; when it loses one form it appears in another. The matter of which the body is composed … Continue reading “531 – What Does Death Do to the Body!”

530. What Is the "Second Death"? Spiritual, or "second death," implies "everlasting punishment" (Rev_21:8)'97the utter lack of all spiritual hope of restoration or reclamation. It means entire separation from God. Death, in the destructive sense, applies to the entire man and every part of his nature. We speak even now of men as "spiritually dead" … Continue reading “530 – What Is the "Second Death"?”

529. What of One Who Lives Nobly, yet Who Is Not a Christian? will not be as one who lived a purely selfish life, because he will not suffer those reproaches of conscience, which may be expected to torture the selfish man. If, however, he has heard the Gospel and rejected it we do not … Continue reading “529 – What of One Who Lives Nobly, yet Who Is Not a Christian?”

528. What Does "Damnation" Mean? Damnation, or condemnation, does not always imply the final loss of the soul. Thus the passage in Rom_13:2 clearly means condemnation from the rulers, "who are a terror to evil-doers." 1Co_1:11-29 means that the offender would be exposed to severe temporal judg- merits from God and to the censure of … Continue reading “528 – What Does "Damnation" Mean?”

527. Did There Exist a Belief in Immortality before the Christian Era? Although before the dawn of Christianity there were nations who undoubtedly had glimpses of immortality, it was not until Christ came, "bringing life and immortality to life" (2Ti_1:10), that the world began to realize the glorious future which was assured to those that … Continue reading “527 – Did There Exist a Belief in Immortality before the Christian Era?”

526. Were the Jews Taught to Look Forward to a Heaven or Hell? From the first mention of the tree of life in Paradise, the eating of which would make immortal, the idea of a continued existence has had a place in Jewish theology. Many passages might be quoted to show this belief. See the … Continue reading “526 – Were the Jews Taught to Look Forward to a Heaven or Hell?”

525. What Is Meant by Being "Baptized with the Holy Spirit"? The Holy Spirit is received at conversion, but the baptism with the Holy Spirit is a further enduement, an experience which comes usually at some time after conversion. The disciples were regenerated men when Jesus told them to tarry in the city of Jerusalem … Continue reading “525 – What Is Meant by Being "Baptized with the Holy Spirit"?”

524. What Are We to Understand by "Work Out Your Own Salvation"? Grace is inactive without our will, hence the order as to "work." "Fear and trembling" simply mean the holy reverence which accompanies obedience (see Eph_6:5; 1Co_2:3; 2Co_7:15); not slavish fear, like the terror of a mind in danger of condemnation, but 1 anxiety … Continue reading “524 – What Are We to Understand by "Work Out Your Own Salvation"?”

523. .What Did Paul Mean by "Caught Up to the Third Heaven"? Paul was familiar with the learning of his age, and was a "master" in literary expression. He sat as a pupil "at the feet of Gamaliel," who was celebrated in the Talmudist writings as one of the seven teachers to whom the title … Continue reading “523 – What Did Paul Mean by "Caught Up to the Third Heaven"?”