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The Immortal Soul and the Plan of God
Sermonette by Craig SablichNominal Christianity is grounded in the belief that man has an immortal soul, a doctrine that contradicts the Bible and the plan of God for mankind.
God of the Living
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaJesus proclaimed that God was not the God of the dead but the living, identifying Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were physically dead and in their graves.
You Shall Surely Die
Sermonette by Craig SablichScripture presents two opposing claims about death: God's warning, "You shall surely die," and Satan's deception, "You shall not surely die." The belief that humans are inherently immortal and consciously live after death has influenced many cultures and Christian teachings, yet Scripture consistently teaches that the dead are truly dead and await resurrection. Jesus compared death to sleep, Solomon said the dead know nothing, and Paul taught that immortality is God's gift. Jesus alone is said to have ascended to heaven, while death remains "the last enemy" to be destroyed. Thus, the Christian hope is not escape from death but resurrection: God will call the dead from their graves and restore life through Christ. This truth also calls us to test dreams, visions, and experiences by Scripture rather than tradition. Ultimately, Satan's lie obscures the glorious hope God offers—resurrection and eternal life through Christ.
The Peacemakers
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen people are not in a right relationship with God, peace is impossible. Sin (the breaking of the law or covenant) automatically breaks the peace.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Six): Sardis
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe letter to the church in Sardis reads like an obituary, warning us who are alive but lacking zeal to repent and become serious about our calling.
1 Peter 3:19
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughThe idea of purgatory, Hades, or Hell has a long history, predating Christianity by centuries. Roman Catholicism adopted the whole framework into its theology.