Man 3 Parts

Berean Bible Church

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July 04, 2004

Introduction

Before we make some statements about the resurrection, we must state a few facts about the subject of Death.

1. Man is made up of three parts.

1Thessalonians 5:23 Spirit, soul and body

SPIRIT ………GOD CONSCIOUSNESS

SOUL ………SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS

BODY ………WORLD-CONSCIOUSNESS

Romans 1:9

Hebrews 4:12

Genesis 2:7

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

2. What happens at Death?

a)The spirit departs.

James 2:26

Genesis 25:8

Acts 7:59

b) The soul is called back to God.

Luke 12:20

Genesis 35:18

1 Kings 17:21

c) Therefore only the Body remains to be placed in the grave.

Genesis 3:19

Ecclesiasties.12:7 The body returns to dust,

The spirit returns to God

Berean Bible Church

The Resurrection

(adapted)

July 25, 2004

THE RESURRECTION.

When we talk about the Bible doctrine and therefore the Christian doctrine of resurrection, we of course think first about the resurrection of Christ.

As R.A. Torrey has written: "The resurrection of Jesus Christ is in many aspects, the most important FACT in history. If the resurrection stands, every essential doctrine of Christianity stands." And we would add, if the resurrection is not true then every Christian doctrine will prove to be false.

1. THE HEADQUARTERS FOR THE DOCTRINE IS 1 CORINTHIANS 15

The reasons Paul wrote:

a. Vs. 12 Some at Corinth were saying there was no resurrection.

b. Vs 35 Some were asking HOW are the dead raised up?

11. THERE IS GOING TO BE A RESURRECTION.OF ALL THE DEAD

John 5:28-29 "all" that are in the graves

1Corinthians 15:37-38 n you "sow seeds" there is a return.

ill. wheat reproduces wheat

oats " oats

potatoes " potatoes

bodies " bodies.

This is Paul's argument. Acts 23:6-8

Acts 24:14-15

Acts 17:31-33 (cf I Cor 1:18) Some mock today!

111. THERE IS GOING TO BE A BODILY RESURRECTION.

Daniel 12:2

Job 19:25-26

John 11:23-27

1 Corinthians 15:39-49

1V. THERE WILL BE A RESURRECTION OF THE JUST AND THE UNJUST.

Luke 14:14

V. THEME OF 1 CORINTHIANS 15 IS BODILY RESURRECTION.

1. 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 the physical resurrection of Christ.

2. 1 Corinthians 15:12 context proves it is physical

3. 1 Corinthians 15:20-21 context proves it is physical

4. 1 Corinthians. 15:26 the enemy here is physical death.

V1. THE DOCTRINE IS BASED ON THE FACT OF CHRISTS BODILY RESURRECTION

1. 1Corintinas 15:1-4 Scriptures witness the resurrection.

2. 1 Corinthians 15:5-7 The Apostles witness the resurrection.

3. 1 Corinthians 15:6 500 brethren at once witness the resurrection.

4. 1 Corinthians15:7 Paul himself witnessed the resurrected Christ.

V11. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION.

1. 1 Corinthians 15:11 Paul preached it.

2. 1 Corinthians 15:13-19 There is no hope without it.

V111. THERE IS AN ORDER TO THE RESURRECTION.

1. CHRIST is first.

a. 1 Corinthians 15:20-25. 2000 years ago, He was raised from the grave three days after His death.

b. He was seen on earth for 40 days.

Acts 1:3

c. He is the firstfruits.

1 Corinthians 15:20

Acts 26:23

Colossians 1:18

d. None others have been yet resurrected.1 Timothy 6:16

e. Lazarus (John 11) and others (Matt 27:52-53) must have been resuscitated

2. AFTERWARD they that are Christ’s at His Coming.

a. None will be resurrected before Christ comes.

b Matthew 27:52-53 Was but a restoration to natural life. It proved the power of the resurrection of Christ.

c. There will be a resurrection at the Rapture.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 "the dead IN CHRIST arise first.: verse 16

d. There will be a resurrection at the Return (Revelation) of Christ.

Daniel 12:13, Job 19:25-27, John11:23-27

Revelation 20:4-6

3. THEN Cometh the End 1 Corinthians 15:24

a. The end of the order of the resurrection.

b. After Christ has reigned, then the ungodly are resurrected.

c. Revelation 20:5

Revelation 20:11-15

1X CONCLUSION

The Harvest in Israel illustrates the plan of the resurrection.

1. Firstfruits- Christ. Lev 23:10

2. Harvest- The Church (NT saints)

3. Gleanings- O.T. and Tribulation saints.

4. Tares- The ungodly gathered out of the field to be burned. (I Cor 15:26)

Berean Bible Church

Departed Souls Spirits

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August 01, 2004

Departed Souls and Spirits Text: Luke 16: 19-31

REVIEW

1. Man has three parts

I Thess 5:23

2. Death separates the soul and spirit from the body.

Genesis 35:18 Soul

Acts 7:59 Spirit

cf Ecclesiasties.12:7

3. Only a body goes to a grave.

Illustration: John 19:38,40

The reasons Paul wrote:

a. Vs. 12 Some at Corinth were saying there was no resurrection.

b. Vs 35 Some were asking HOW are the dead raised up?

I WHERE GOES THE SPIRIT AND SOUL

1. Before Christ’s Resurrection, all were sent to Sheol(Hades), “the Place of Departed Spirits”

Sheol – Hebrew

Hades – Greek

K.J.V. both translated “Hell”

I I WHEN CHRIST DIED HE WENT TO PARADISE

1. Luke 23:39-46: with “me” in Paradise

2. Psalm 16:9-10

Acts 2:29-31

111 IN LUKE, JESUS REVEALED FACTS ABOUT HADES.

Notice: “Certain” in Luke 1:5, 5:12,17 to Luke 16:1, 19-31

Only a Parable?

Did Jesus lie?

What do we learn?

Sheol-Hades had 2 Parts:

TORMENTS ….. a gulf…………COMFORT

Lost……………………………………Saved

Hell………………………………….Paradise

Matthew 16:17-18 “Gates

1V WHEN JESUS DIED HE WENT DOWN TO PARADISE IN HADES.

a. Ephesians 4:8-9

Matt 12:39-40

b. Old Testament Saints did not go to heaven

Heb 10:4

I Sam 28:3,11

cf. Luke 9:30-31

V THE RESURRECTION MOVED PARADISE.

2 Corinthians 12:1-4

This explains Ephesians 4:8

VI NOW BELIEVERS GO TO HEAVEN.

2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Phil 1:21,23

I Thess 4:14

VII BEFORE THE RESURRECTION, SATAN HAD THE POWER OF DEATH.

Heb 2:14

VIII NOW CHRIST HOLDS THE KEYS.

Revelation 1:18

Romans 14:9

IX HELL WILL BE MOVED.

Revelation 20:14