Eschatology 3
Life After Life After Death
Sunday September 21, 2008
The Resurrection of the Body
The Apostles Creed
A Hard Concept For Many ...
· Some Early Christians Denied 1 Co 15:12
· Some Re-Interpreted 2 Ti 2:17-18; 2 Th 2:1-2
· Some Greeks Found it Strange Acts 17:18-21
· Some Sneered Acts 17:32
· Some Jews Mocked Luke 20:27-40
Bodies and Souls
Resurrection of Body vs Immortality of Soul
Seeds and Plants
Resurrection of Body vs Resuscitation or Reanimation
· Immortality of Soul Defines Death
· Resuscitation Delays Death
· Resurrection Defeats Death
Life After Life After Death
Resurrection of Body vs Going to Heaven When You Die
· Two Stage Process
· Resurrection of the Body (Life After Life After Death)
o Joh 11:24; 1 Co 15:52
· Between Death and Resurrection (Life After Death)
o Luke 23:43; John 14:2; Phi 1:23; 2 Co 5:8
So What?
Overall Philosophy – Engagement and Spirituality
Picture of God – Good Creator, Promise Keeper
| Take it Home! When you hear the phrase ‘Life After Death’ what comes to mind?Have the ideas shared about resurrection challenged any of your previous assumptions about the Christian hope? How so?What practical difference has your understanding of the Christian hope made in your day to day life?What difference should it make?Take It Home – Take this home and use these questions to think about the ideas shared today. It is even better if you can use these questions in a conversation with someone else. |