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For 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 sin is death but the gift of God is permanent life in Christ Jesus”. Death is payment for the work but life cannot be earned, it is only gifted by God. This teaching is divided into three subheading. 1. The fate of the wicked, 2. The unquenchable fire of God, 3. Permanent destruction vs eternal suffering This teaching will be looking to show through scripture that the destiny of the wicked is death, and that death being the salary for sin is complete and utter destruction, a destruction that has permanent results, meaning it is final and there is no chance of life ever again. This post will look to dispel the belief that the wicked will burn and/or be tormented forever and ever into eternity in Gehenna. It will seek to show that the destruction of the wicked is complete and that the obliteration which is the result, will be permanent. Psalm 37:10 - “yet a little while and the wicked will be no more; indeed you will look carefully for his place but it shall be no more” and thus accordingly, the wicked will be wiped out forever with no trace or evidence of their existence. References 1. The fate of the wicked Defining death – Romans 6:23; Gen. 2:16-17; 3:19, 22-23 Complete annihilation – Psalm 21:9; Psalm 37:1-2,9-12,20,22,28,34,38; Psalm 73:18-19,27; Psalm 94:12-13,23; Psalm 112:9-10; Isaiah 1:27-28, 31 (LXX); Nahum 1:8-10; Malachi 4:1,3; Luke 13:3-5; Philippians 3:18-19; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9; 2 Peter 2:1,3,6,12; Malachi 4:3; Jude 1:7 2. Unquenchable fire Leviticus 9:24; Numbers 11:3-4; 1 Kings 18:38; Jeremiah 17:27; Isaiah 1:27-28,31 (LXX); Matthew 3:11-12; Isaiah 10:16-19; Gehenna Fire – Matthew 10:28; Mark 9:43-44; Isaiah 66:22-24; Weeping and gnashing of teeth - Matthew 13:41-43; Psalm 37:9-12; Psalm 112:9-10; Gehenna restored – Jeremiah 31:38-40 3. Permanent destruction or eternal suffering Isaiah 9:6-7; Contradictions – Exodus 40:13-15 (see Hebrews 7:11-12); Deuteronomy 15:12,16-17 Continuous time without interruption until time beyond – Genesis 13:15; Exodus 14:13; 1 Samuel 1:22; Extreme superlatives – Daniel 7:18 LXX; Psalm 84:4 LXX; Psalm 119:44 LXX; Revelation 20:10; Luke 1:32-33

Following 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 scripture that would suggest otherwise if one reads them with a particular theological view point. This section “the state of the dead – Common objections” is intended to exhibit the intended reading of those passages, creating a unified doctrine with the rest of scripture. In this teaching the following objections are discussed, 1. Saul talking to dead Samuel 2. God of the living Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, 3. Paul wishing to be absent from the body and present with the Lord, 4. The souls of martyrs under the altar 5. Luke 16 – The rich man and Lazarus, 6. Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration, 7. Jesus and the Thief on the cross, and 8. Jesus preaching to the breaths in prison References 1. Saul talking to dead Samuel – 1 Samuel 28-31 Séance forbidden by God – Leviticus 20:6 All pagan worship and practices are offered to demons – Lev. 17:7; Deut. 32:17; 1 Cor. 10:20-22; Rev. 9:20 2. God of the living Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - Matthew 22:23-32/Mark 12:18-27/Luke 20:27-38 Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are dead – Gen. 25:8; Gen. 35:29; Gen. 49:33 3. Paul wishing to be absent from the body and present with the Lord – 2 Corinthians 4:7-5:11 4. The souls of martyrs under the altar Soul = Blood – Genesis 9:3-4; Blood for atonement - Leviticus 17:10-14, Deuteronomy 12:23-25 Blood sprinkled on mercy seat and poured under the altar – Leviticus 4:7,18,25,30,34; 5:9; 8:9; 9:9 Cry for justice – Gen. 4:10-11, Luke 11:50-51, Hebrews 12:24, 5. Luke 16:19-31 – The rich man and Lazarus Warning to religious leaders – Matthew 21; Isaiah 5; Psalm 80 Rich man (Levitical priesthood) in purple and fine linen – Mark 15:17, Exodus 39:27-29 Lazarus (Jesus) – Psalm 22:16-19; 40:6-17 Destruction of Levitical priesthood – Isaiah 50:6-7 Jesus a poor homeless beggar - 2 Corinthians 8:9; Matthew 8:20 Jesus bore diseases and infirmities – Matthew 8:16-17 Dogs (Sympathetic gentiles) – Matthew 15:22-28 Jesus ascension to Heaven (Lazarus carried to Abraham’s bosom) – Acts 1:9-11 Abraham’s Bosom – Genesis 16:5; Genesis 17 Rich man died and in torment (Levitical priesthood destroyed) – Matthew 23:37-24:2; Luke 19:41-44; Luke 21:20-24; Luke 23:26-31; Deut. 32:19-22; Isaiah 28-29; Isaiah 50:11; Malachi 1:6-3:12 Five brothers of Levi – Genesis 30 Lack of belief should one (Christ) rise from the dead – John 14:19-20; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Literal interpretation contradicts Job 21:22-30 and Rev 20:11-15 6. Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration – Matthew 16:27-17:13/ Mark 8:38-9:13/ Luke 9:26-36 In glory, the resurrection – John 7:39; Romans 8:18-19; 1 Corinthians 15:43; and Colossians 3:4 A vision “hórama” – Acts 10 (Peter’s vision); Acts 16 (Paul’s vision of Macedonia call); Acts 9 (Ananias vision of the Lord) Fulfillment of prophecies – Psalm 2; 2 Pet. 1:16-19 7. Jesus and the Thief on the cross – Luke 23:39-43 Paradise literally garden – Genesis 2:9, Isaiah 51:3, Rev 2:7 8. Jesus preaching to the breaths in prison – Acts 2:27, Ephesians 4:7-10 and 1 Peter 3:17-22 Angels in prison – 2 Peter 2:4 The dead know nothing – Ecclesiastes 9:5-6 and verse 10

There 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 this topic “The state of the dead – conscious or asleep” has been divided into three sub-headings, 1. The creation of man, 2. Are the dead conscious or asleep?, and 3. Hades/Sheol, is there consciousness? References References 1. The creation of man Genesis 2:7 – Dust + breath (spirit) = Soul Animals also called souls – Genesis 1:20,21,24,30; Genesis 9:4-5,12,15; Revelation 8:9; Revelation 16:3 Leviticus 17:11 – Soul = Blood Death is the cessation of life and return to dust– Genesis 2:16-17; 3:19; Job 34:14-15 Hope of continuous existence in the resurrection and not in an immortal soul – Psalm 17:15; Job 14:11-14 2. Are the dead conscious or asleep? Lazarus asleep – John 11:11-14 David’s desire to be awoken from sleep in death – Psalm 13:3 The messenger spoke to Daniel about the dead awakening from sleep – Daniel 12:2 Paul’s speech about those asleep in death – Acts 13:36; 1 Corinthians 15:20 Peter’s teaching on death and sleep – 2 Peter 3:3-4 Man and animals alike in every way, difference in where their breath goes after death – Ecclesiastes 3:18-21; Luke 23:45-46; Acts 7:59; Death loses its victory in the resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15:50-54 3. Hades/Sheol, is there consciousness? A silent place of sleep – Psalm 115:17-18; Psalm 6:3-5; Psalm 146:1-4; Ecclesiastes 9:5-6 and verse 10 Tartoros, a confinement for disobedient angles – 2 Peter 2:4 Gehenna, a physical place in southwest Jerusalem – Jeremiah 7:30-33; 19:1-15; 31:31-41; Gehenna, where the body of sinners will be burnt – Matthew 5:29-30; Isaiah 66:24; Mark 9:42-48

www.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 anointed as King 2. Jesus’ rule and extent of his authority, looking at prophesies and his birth right as a son of David, 3. All must bow before Jesus who is King and 4. Jesus the King with great judgement under his wings References 1.Jesus anointed by God Special anointing oil (Exodus 30:22-33) Better high priest (Hebrew 7:15-19) Anointed by God to be King (Psalm 2, Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 2:29-36, Acts 4:24-30, Acts 10:36-38, Luke 4:18, Isaiah 61) 2. His rule and extent of Authority Davidic covenant - 2 Samuel 7:10-16, Jesus’ lineage to David - Luke 3:31, Revelation 22:16, Acts 2:29-36 Jesus’ reign prophesied - Daniel 7:9-27, Genesis 49:8-12, Revelation 5:5, Matthew 21:1-9, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 2, Psalm 45 3. All must bow before the King All power and authority given to the son and all must worship him Let God’s angels worship him (Heb 1:5-6, Deuteronomy 32:43(LXX)) Demons also subjected to him (1 Pet 3:22) All on earth (Philippians 2:9-11), Kings worship (Psalm 2:12), Zechariah 14; 4. Jesus the King with great judgement under his wings The Day of The Lord - Matthew 24:29-30, Revelation 6:12-17, Isaiah 66:15-16, Isaiah 2:10-12, Isaiah 13:6-9, Joel 2:1-2, Amos 5:18-19, Zephaniah 1:14-18, Isaiah 63:1-6, Salvation on The Day of The Lord - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10, Amos 9:11-15, Joel 3:16-21, 1000 years Reign - Revelation 20:4-6 Judgement after Thousand year reign – Revelation 20:7-15, John 5:26-29

www.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-headings. 1. The Passover lamb 2. The perfect atonement sacrifice, ‎3. A new covenant for the people, and 4. Resurrection and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. References 1. The Passover lamb 2. ‎The son of man as the perfect sacrifice (atonement) The Lamb of God that takes away the sin of men (John 1:29,36) - A better High priest a. Day of atonement, first for himself and family, then for everyone (lev 16); Hebrews7:26-28 i. Life is in the blood - Leviticus 17:10-14 ii. Offering better things Hebrews 8:1-6; 9:23-26; 10:5-10 iii. Services reformed from the old to new Hebrews 9:6-10 iv. The blood able to perfect forever (Hebrews 9:11-14; 10:1-4, 11-18 3. A new covenant for the people 4. The resurrection and eternal life through faith

www.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 became a better substitute for Adam, Jacob (i.e. Israel) and Solomon. I have divided this Part 2 in three subheadings: 1. The birth of the Son, 2. The Son of God is completely human, and 3. The Son as the second Adam, the second Jacob and the second Solomon References 1. Birth of the Son Luke 1:30-35 – Angel appears to Mary 1 Corinthians 1:23-24; 1 Corinthians 2:2-5 – Christ the power of the highest Justin Martyr, First Apology, ch. Xxxiii Theophilus, To Autolycus, Bk. II, ch. X Irenaeus, Book III, ch. x, ii Tertullian, On the Flesh of Christ, XIX 2. The Son of God is completely human Philippians 2:5-8 – He emptied himself of divinity and took on flesh John 5:19-47; John 8:16-34; John 3:2; John 14:10; Acts 2:22; Acts 10:38 - All power was supplied by God Heb 4:14-15; James 1:14; – He shared our weaknesses Isaiah 7:14-16 (LXX); Matthew 1:23; Luke 2:46-52 - He had to learn Mark 11 – He did not know everything 3. The Son as the second Adam, the second Jacob and the second Solomon Second Adam - Genesis 1:26; Psalm 8:4-6; Hebrews 2:8-9 Second Jacob - Genesis 17:7-8; Leviticus 18:1-5; Matthew 5:17-20 Second Solomon - 2 Samuel 7:10-16; 1 Kings 11; Matthew 21:9; Psalm 118; Luke 1:30-35 References 1. Birth of the Son Luke 1:30-35 – Angel appears to Mary 1 Corinthians 1:23-24; 1 Corinthians 2:2-5 – Christ the power of the highest Justin Martyr, First Apology, ch. Xxxiii Theophilus, To Autolycus, Bk. II, ch. X Irenaeus, Book III, ch. x, ii Tertullian, On the Flesh of Christ, XIX 2. The Son of God is completely human Philippians 2:5-8 – He emptied himself of divinity and took on flesh John 5:19-47; John 8:16-34; John 3:2; John 14:10; Acts 2:22; Acts 10:38 - All power was supplied by God Heb 4:14-15; James 1:14; – He shared our weaknesses Isaiah 7:14-16 (LXX); Matthew 1:23; Luke 2:46-52 - He had to learn Mark 11 – He did not know everything 3. The Son as the second Adam, the second Jacob and the second Solomon Second Adam - Genesis 1:26; Psalm 8:4-6; Hebrews 2:8-9 Second Jacob - Genesis 17:7-8; Leviticus 18:1-5; Matthew 5:17-20 Second Solomon - 2 Samuel 7:10-16; 1 Kings 11; Matthew 21:9; Psalm 118; Luke 1:30-35

www.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 seen God - John 1:18; John 6:46; John 8:56-59; 1 John 4:12 God is invisible - Col. 1:15; 1 Tim. 1:17; 1 Tim. 6:16; Heb. 11:27; Angel of God leads Israel out of Egypt – Numbers 20:16, Isa. 63:9 Angel of God delivers law to Moses - Acts 7:37-39, Malachi 3:1 Brings Israel into the promise land – Judges 2:1 4. The Logos known as God Philippians 2:9-11 – The Father has made his Son God Hebrews 1:1-2,5,8-9 - The Father through David calls Him God Psalm 45 – David calls Him God 1 John 5:20 – John Calls him God Titus 2:11-13 – Paul calls him God 5. The Son of God, the captain of the Lord’s army, The Lord of hosts. Archangel Michael – Daniel 10:13,21; Daniel 12:1; Jude 1:9; Revelation 12:7 His eyes are like a flame of fire - Rev. 1:14 His head are many crowns - Zech 6:11-12 LXX He was clothed in a robe having been dipped in blood - Isaiah 63:1-6 His name is called Logos of God - John 1, Hebrews 4:11-13 He will shepherd them with an iron rod - Psalm 2:9 He treads the vat of the wine of the fury and wrath of God - Joel 3:13, Rev. 14:17-20, Isaiah 63:1-4 Captain over God’s army - Joshua 5:13-15 Angels not to be worshipped - Revelation 19:10, 22:8-9, John 9:35-38, Colossians 2:18-19 Jesus, The Lord of Hosts - John 12:35-41, Isaiah 6, Isaiah 53 –

www.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 series specifically this Part 1a and 1b (in another audio), will focus on His divinity that is, the divine makeup of the Son of God, how he become known as the ‘Son’ and his role particularly in the Old Testament. Part 2 of this series will then expound on his becoming flesh, taking the form of humanity and the various implications that flow from it. Part 3 of this series will then discuss the authority of the Son of God as giver of life through his blood, specifically the theological aspects of it and the consequential implications for those joined to him through faith. Then finally, Part 4 of this series will consider his power and authority as judge and king over all creation on the throne of David in the age to come. References 1. The only begotten Son Tim Warner, ‘The Son of God as “The Beginning” in Proverbs 8’, Justin, Dialogue with Trypho, ch. Lxii Proverbs 8:22-30 (LXX) Colossians 1:15-18 Hebrews 1:2 Revelation 3:14 John 3:13 John 1:1-3 Luke 11:49 Matthew 23:34 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 Proverbs 30:4 2. The Son as the logos at creation Tim Warner, ‘Who or What is the “Logos” in John’s Prologue’, Justin, Dialogue with Trypho, ch. Lxii Justin Martyr, First Apology, ch. Lxiii John 1:1-18, Hebrews 1:1-2, 5, 10-12, Colossians 1:15-18 (the Word as creator) John 1:29-31 (John the Baptist testifies Jesus as the Word) Revelation 19:13 (The Logos identified as the Lamb and the King in Psalm 2) Hebrews 4:12-14 (The Logos as the Judge over mankind)

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, Isaiah 5:1-7 and Revelation 20:6 2nd Objection - ‘kingdom of Heaven’ means kingdom in heaven Rebuttal: Matthew 19:23-24 Kingdom of heaven and Kingdom of God interchangeable Matthew 5:3,5 – The meek shall inherit the earth Matthew 6:10 – Let thy Kingdom come and thy will be done on earth 3rd objection Matthew 6:19-21 Rebuttal: Revelation 22:12, Isaiah 40:10-11, 62:11-12 and Matthew 16:27 - Christ will bring those rewards 4th objection - the new Jerusalem. Revelation 21:1-3 Rebuttal: See Part 2 Jerusalem redeemed and married with Children 5th objection - the thief on the cross. Luke 23:42-43 Rebuttal: Paradise literally garden - Genesis 2:9, Isaiah 51:3, Rev 2:7 7th objection – Martyrs under the altar. Revelation 6:9-11 Rebuttal: Gen. 9:3-4 – Blood = soul Lev. 17:10-14, Deut 12:23-25 – Blood/soul for atonement Lev. 4:7, 18, 25, 30, 34; 5:9; 8:9; 9:9 – Blood poured at base of altar Gen. 4:10-11, Luke 11:50-51 – cry for justice

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 and salvation proclaimed to her Isaiah 54:1-15 (Galatians 4:21-31) – Jerusalem elevated and free with her free children. Revelation 21:8-21 –Jerusalem with precious gems and stones Isaiah 60:1-3 (Rev.21:24), v4-5, 10-12 (Zechariah 14:16-19 - feast of tabernacles year to year), v15- 16, 18-22 (Rev. 21:23, 27; 22:5) – Gentiles and Kings bless and bow to zion Isaiah 62:1-5, 10-12 – Zion established and given a new name Isaiah 66:7-11, 18-24 – The lord reigning in Zion, all the nations are gathered

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 1. Inheritance and the Promises Abraham – Gen. 13:14-15, 17:7-8 (unconditional) Isaac – Gen. 26:1-5 (unconditional) Jacob – Gen. 28:1-4, 10-13 (unconditional) Israel – Exo. 6:1-8, Lev. 18:1-5, Deut. 30:15-20 (conditional) David – 2 Samuel 7:8-16, Psa. 89:3-4,27-37 Solomon – 1 Kings 9:4-9 (conditional) Christ – Psalm 2 Promises still pending - Acts 7:2-5; Hebrews 11:13-14, 39 God does not lie - Hebrew 6:17-18; Paul͛s defense – Acts 26:6-8 2. Restoration and redemption Peter͛s preaching – Acts 2:22-36; 3:19-21; Psalm 16:5-11 Isaiah 35:1-7 Romans 8:16-25 United with Christ in baptism – Romans 6:1-4, Galatians 3:26-29 and Colossians 2:11-15 3. The resurrection Abraham – Hebrews 11:19 Job – Job 19:25-27, 42:17 (LXX) David – Psalm 16:5-11 Prophets e.g. Ezekiel in Ezekiel 37 Martha – John 11:21-27 Jesus – John 5:25-29 Paul – Acts 24:14-16 Who is Abraham͛s seed – Galatians 3:6-29, Romans 4:13-18