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Scripture ElevatedThe Second Death - Permanent destruction or eternal sufferingFor the salary of sin is death but the gift of God is permanent life in Christ Jesus (Romans 6:23). What exactly is death according to this verse? Some say it is spiritual, but what does that mean exactly? Some also say it is punishment eternal and infinite, never ending and constant suffering. Others say it is complete and total obliteration and its results are permanent.
How does the Bible itself define death? To answer that question we must first understand death in light of life which is the opposite of death according to Romans 6:23 “For the salary of si...
2019-01-1142 min
Scripture ElevatedThe State of the dead_Common objectionsFollowing on from the topic “The State of the dead – Conscious or Asleep” which looked to show that man is an integrated whole consisting only of flesh and blood. He was dust and God inspired that dust and he became a living soul. He is not consisting of a physical body possessed by an immortal metaphysical soul. Rather he dies and the breath inspiring his body returns to God who will put it back at the end of the age when the dead are resurrected either to life or to destruction.
There are however a few passages in script...
2019-01-1146 min
Scripture ElevatedThe State of the dead_Conscious or AsleepThere is a long held belief that man has an immortal soul or perhaps better understood as a “ghost being” or a metaphysical form that goes on into perpetual life after the body dies or loses its animation.
To properly understand the state of the dead, be it a conscious or unconscious state, we must first develop an understanding on what man is made of. That is, we have to fairly examine the components that make up man and woman, which will lend itself to further exploration on what the Bible has to say about life after death. Thus...
2019-01-1131 min
Scripture ElevatedPart 4 The Son of God is King and Judgewww.scripture-elevated.com
Sometimes we neglect to grasp the reverence that exists in the word ‘Christ’. We use it so often that it has almost become a second name for Jesus. The word ‘Christ’ is transliterated from the greek word ‘Christós’ which is equivalent to ‘mâshı̂yach’ in Hebrew transliterated as ‘Messiah’ in English. These words simply mean ‘one who is anointed’ or in other words one who is chosen by God usually as high priest or king.
To help develop a concrete understanding of Jesus’ rule as King, this Part 4 is divided into four Subheadings. 1. Jesus ano...
2018-11-1437 min
Scripture ElevatedPart 3 The Son of God, gives life through his bloodwww.scripture-elevated.com
Abraham’s faith and obedience to the Lord is inspiring. More specifically when he was tested by the Lord in Genesis 22 to offer up his son Isaac as a sacrifice onto the lord. Abraham’s response to his son’s question, “look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” would later after thousands of years be a reality for God himself.
To help grasp a deeper understanding of Christ sacrifice on the cross and how eternal life flows from it, this Part 3 has been divided into four sub-h...
2018-11-1435 min
Scripture ElevatedPart 2 The incarnate Son of God as the Son of manwww.scripture-elevated.com
Part 1 of this series looked into the identity of the Son of God particularly in the Old Testament and his role in God’s creational plan, focusing on his involvement in creation as well as his involvement in God’s relationship with mankind. This Part 2 of the series will now begin to look into the incarnation of the Son of God and his transition from deity i.e. divine nature to human flesh. Also discussed in this Part 2 are the implications surrounding the Son’ decision to become flesh. More specifically the ways in which he bec...
2018-11-1436 min
Scripture ElevatedPart 1b The preincarnate Son of Godwww.scripture-elevated.com
Having discussed sub-headings 1. The only begotten Son and 2. The Son as the logos at creation, in "Part 1a - The preincarnate Son of God", we now discuss subheaadings 3. The preincarnate Logos as the angel i.e. the messenger of YHWH, 4. The Logos known as God, and 5. The Son of God, the captain of the Lord’s army, The Lord of hosts.
References
3. The preincarnate Logos/Son as the messenger of YHWH
Tim Warner, ‘Messenger of YHVH, who bears Gods name and speaks as God’
Tim Warner, ‘The Son’
No one has...
2018-11-1432 min
Scripture ElevatedPart 1a The preincarnate Son of Godwww.scripture-elevated.com
This podcast is intended to provide an exposition on the Son of God in scripture, to help the reader recognise and form a proper understanding on all that relates to the Son of God, who he is; what he did, does and is doing; his role in God’s ultimate plan; His status over all creation as God; His love, purpose and desire for mankind and creation; and much more…
Thus to form a clear understanding, this exposition of the Son is broken into four closely related series. The first part of the seri...
2018-11-1423 min
Scripture ElevatedPart 3 Common objections - Are we Going Up or Is God Moving In?Written version: https://scripture-elevated.com/2018/10/11/part-3-common-objections-heaven-or-earth-are-we-going-up-or-is-god-moving-in/
What are the common objections today in support of a belief in a heaven destination for faithful believers? Do these objections have a solid foundation strong enough to hold the whole structure? Can they be resolved or are they simply not worth engaging? What does the Bible have to say to these objections?
Major scriptures:
The 1st objection John 14:1-3
Rebuttal: Isaiah 56:4-8, Jeremiah 7:11, John 2:16 – Temple is house of God
Temple chambers – 1 Kings 6:5-7 and 1 Chronicles 9:26-27.
New priesthood – Matthew 21:33-44, I...
2018-10-1118 min
Scripture ElevatedPart 2 Jerusalem Redeemed and Married with Children - Heaven are We Going Up or Is God Moving In?Written version: https://scripture-elevated.com/2018/10/11/part-2-jerusalem-redeemed-and-married-with-children-heaven-or-earth-are-we-going-up-or-is-god-moving-in/
Following on from Part 1, what can be conclude? Do we know enough to conclude? Is there more about God's plan for his creation? What has God said concerning Jerusalem and is he done with that city? What is she (Jerusalem) going to look like in the end? Is she in slavery and for how long will she be under bondage? what will be happening in Jerusalem as we look into the horizon? What is going to be her new name?
Major scriptures
Isaiah 51:17 -52:3 – Jerusalem redeemed an...
2018-10-1123 min
Scripture ElevatedPart 1 Heaven or Earth - Are we going up or is God moving in?Written version: https://scripture-elevated.com/2018/10/11/part-1-heaven-or-earth-are-we-going-up-or-is-god-moving-in/
What is the gospel? Is it "Jesus died for sins in order for you to go to Heaven?" Is that what the Bible teaches or is that a new teaching? What has God said from the beginning and what has he said in the end? What is God doing in between creation and consummation of all things? What is the pristine Christian doctrine and does a departure from the doctrine disarm the power of the gospel?
Main scriptures:
Destiny of Man – Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17; Rev. 2:7, 22:14
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2018-10-1135 min