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God's Plan and the False Immortal Soul Doctrine
'Ready Answer' by Craig SablichGod promises immortality to believers as a gift given at specific times, each in his own order. When mortal man puts on immortality, it aligns with God's Plan for humanity. Scripture reveals that all mankind who have died still lie in their graves, awaiting resurrection. The righteous will experience a resurrection to eternal life, while evildoers face a separate resurrection of condemnation for their sins. This points to distinct resurrections in God's timeline. To live forever, human beings must partake of the fruit of the Tree of Life, which is the fruit of God's Holy Spirit. Eternal life is not inherent within them until God grants the gift of His Spirit, sealing believers with the promise of eternal life in His Kingdom.
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.
Is Your Soul Immortal?
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughImmortality, as revealed in the sacred writings, is not an inherent possession of the soul or the human spirit. The soul, defined as our life or being, is not immortal by nature, for it is written that the soul who sins shall die. This truth underscores that life can cease, contradicting the notion of an everlasting essence within us. Moreover, the spirit in man, which grants us mind power and the capacity to reason, does not possess life or immortality of itself. It is a distinct entity, a spiritual record of our character and experiences, yet it requires the infusion of life from God to be functional. The scriptures clearly state that immortality is something we must put on, a gift to be received through the grace of God. It is not already within us, for if it were, why would we need to seek it? Eternal life is promised to those who pursue righteousness and godliness, fighting the good fight of faith to lay hold on it. The apostle declares that only He, the Sovereign, possesses immortality inherently, having gone through the process we too must follow. In Him was life, a life He is willing to bestow upon us as immortal life in the resurrection from the dead. Thus, true immortality awaits us in the Kingdom of God, not as a present possession, but as a future hope to be granted by His divine power.
Journey of the Monarch Butterfly
Sermonette by Ryan McClureWe must undergo a metamorphosis from a carnal, fleshly (relatively worm-like) existence to a glorious, dazzling offspring of Almighty God.
Dying—Once in a Lifetime (Part One)
'Ready Answer' by Charles WhitakerI Corinthians 15:51 and Hebrews 9:27 seem to contradict each other: Will some people never die, or will they die once like everyone else?
Eternal Torment?
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible does not teach that hell is a place of eternal torment. Instead, God will eradicate all sin and wickedness, not punish the wicked forever.
The Last Adam
Sermonette by Ryan McClureThe first Adam yielded to sin and brought death upon humanity; the last Adam beat sin and is on course to permanently destroy death.