The Intermediate State and Resurrection

Study Notes

The certainty of physical death creates a degree of dread in every human.
Physical death is the end of physical existence, but for the immaterial parts of humans, death is the gateway to a new type of existence.
The Word of God speaks certainly about the intermediate state, which starts at physical death in Sheol-Hades and ends with resurrection.
The lesson aims to provide biblical proof of the existence of the intermediate state and the importance of Christ's resurrection to our resurrection.
The lesson also compares God's diverse functions in Sheol-Mades before and after the resurrection and ascension of Christ.
The proof of the intermediate state lies in resurrection, and there is ample biblical evidence for a future resurrection of the dead.
The Pharisees and early believers in John 11:24 also believed in the resurrection of the dead.
Paul discusses Christ's resurrection's importance to our resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15.
The intermediate state is the period where the soul-spirit abides between death and resurrection.
Christ's second coming is a future event, and the resurrection will occur when He returns.
False theories that deny the existence of an intermediate state include soul-sleep, annihilation of existence, denial of resurrection, and immediate individual resurrection.
The importance of the gospel is that Christ died for all humans who were subject to physical and spiritual death because of Adam's sin, including Old and New Testament saints.

The Intermediate State and Resurrection

The certainty of physical death creates a degree of dread in every human.
Physical death is the end of physical existence, but for the immaterial parts of humans, death is the gateway to a new type of existence.
The Word of God speaks certainly about the intermediate state, which starts at physical death in Sheol-Hades and ends with resurrection.
The lesson aims to provide biblical proof of the existence of the intermediate state and the importance of Christ's resurrection to our resurrection.
The lesson also compares God's diverse functions in Sheol-Mades before and after the resurrection and ascension of Christ.
The proof of the intermediate state lies in resurrection, and there is ample biblical evidence for a future resurrection of the dead.
The Pharisees and early believers in John 11:24 also believed in the resurrection of the dead.
Paul discusses Christ's resurrection's importance to our resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15.
The intermediate state is the period where the soul-spirit abides between death and resurrection.
Christ's second coming is a future event, and the resurrection will occur when He returns.
False theories that deny the existence of an intermediate state include soul-sleep, annihilation of existence, denial of resurrection, and immediate individual resurrection.
The importance of the gospel is that Christ died for all humans who were subject to physical and spiritual death because of Adam's sin, including Old and New Testament saints.

Understanding Physical Death in Christianity

Physical death is an intruder in God's original plan and the Bible provides the only satisfactory explanation of its origin, operation, and termination.
Spiritual death causes physical death and the differences between the scope and duration of physical and spiritual death are emphasized.
Basic conditions of earthly life make physical death a more feared experience for some people than for others.
Responsibility for physical death lies with humanity as man's disobedience to God led to physical death entering the world.
Physical death is a fact of human experience, but death is not the end and the Scriptures provide the only satisfactory eschatological explanation for death.
Without life, there could be no death, and with life, there must be death. Resurrection follows physical death.
The origin of physical death was man's sin and its result can be understood by looking at his condition during each phase of his existence.
Adam was created sinless, good, and holy, with the power of choice but was not created to sin.
Adam became a sinner and suffered spiritual death, and then he and his race were subject to physical death.
Man is now a sinner with a pervasive tendency toward sin, subject to spiritual death, and in need of salvation.
Revelation tells of executions during the Tribulation, warfare between Christ and the beast, and fire from heaven that will destroy Satan's forces.
The righteous shall be resurrected unto reward, but the wicked shall be resurrected unto punishment. Death will continue at least until the end of the Millennium.

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Test your knowledge on the Intermediate State and Resurrection with this informative quiz! Explore the biblical evidence supporting the existence of the intermediate state and learn about the importance of Christ's resurrection to our own. Discover the diverse functions of God in Sheol-Hades before and after Christ's resurrection and ascension. Challenge your understanding of false theories that deny the existence of an intermediate state and grasp the significance of the gospel in overcoming physical and spiritual death. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of