Body – the Tabernacle we dwell in – Our identity to each other Soul – The real person that dwells within the Body Spirit – Our connection to God
Adam was created a Triune Being (in the image of God). When he sinned, he died, spiritually (cut off from direct communion with God) and some 900 years later, he died physically (Genesis 2-3). Sin entered into mankind thru Adam. (Romans 5:12-15) Since then, each person born is still a Triune Being (Body-Soul-Spirit) but the spirit is dead(separated from God).
⇒“Quickened – to be made alive”
Ephesians 2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Ephesians 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) Colossians 2:13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 2 Timothy 4:1I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick (saved) and the dead (unsaved) at his appearing and his kingdom; Only God can separate the soul from the spirit. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Ecclesiastes 12:7 Then shall the dust (body) return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. The Lord Jesus saidHe that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. (John 3:36)
It appears from the Scripture, man is born with a body, a soul, and a dead spirit. If he dies in this condition his body is disposed of on earth, his soul goes to Hell (separated from God), and his dead spirit returns to God. (Compare Luke 16:19-31) When man gets saved his spirit is made alive, and when he dies, his body is disposed of on earth, his soul and spirit go to be with God, Heaven.
The Lord Jesus speaking to His disciples shortly before His crucifixion said “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
Only one way to Eternal Life – through the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul is the Apostle to the Gentiles (Romans 11:13). What did he teach about going to Heaven, Being Saved, SALVATION? (Note: as you read and study about salvation remember it is a NOW and FUTURE event; NOW when you believe the gospel and a FUTURE event at the time of death or Rapture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 and Romans 10:9) Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; … Romans 5:9-10Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. There are 8 more verses in Romans concerning one salvation: 8:24, 9:27, 10:1, 10:9-13, 11:11, 11:14, 11:26 and 13:22 1 Corinthians 1:18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. There are 7 more verses in 1 Corinthians concerning one salvation: 1:21, 3:15, 5:5, 7:16, 9:22, 10:33 and 15:2. And is mentioned 4 times in 2 Corinthians1:16, 2:15 and 7:10 with the key verse being 2 Corinthians 6:2 For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. There are 4 verses in Ephesians the key being it’s by the GRACE of GOD: Ephesians 1:13, 2:5, 2:8 and 6:17. Paul mentions salvation 3 times in Philippians1:19, 1:28, 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.(note: you cannot EARN salvation, but you should live holy) Paul reminded worried Thessalonian believers of their salvation: 1 Thessalonians 2:16, 5:8-9, 2 Thessalonians2:10 and in 13. And he reminds Timothy of his salvation and calling: 1 Timothy 1:15, 2:4, 4:16 and 2 Timothy 1:9, 10 and 3:15. And to Titus, Paul sums up the Grace of God and salvation: Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Salvation is NOW, in this life, when you believe the gospel and a FUTURE event at the time of death or Rapture. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 and Romans 10:9
11For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Psalm 118:22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 12Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. Romans 14:10-12 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Judging Romans 14:13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way. 1 Corinthians 2:13-16 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Malachi 4:1 For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. 14If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon,he shall receive a reward.
Malachi 3:3 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness. 15If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 1Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: Ephesians 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 2By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 10:9-13 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Without a foundation there can be no Crowns or Rewards
1 Corinthians 3:11-15Foundation and Rewards For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 1 Corinthians 3:11 ⇨ The Foundation Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 1 Corinthians 3:14 ⇨ The Reward Matthew 10:41He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward. 19:28-29And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And … shall inherit everlasting life. Incorruptible Crown ⇨ 1 Corinthians 9:25 For keeping “your own” body under control. 1 Corinthians 6:19, 7:23 you belong to God Romans 6:12, 12:1 keep free from sin Crown of Rejoicing ⇨ 1 Thessalonians 2:19 Jude 1:24 Our salvation Ephesians 2:6, Phil 3:20 Our home Crown of Righteousness ⇨ 2 Timothy 4:8 To them that love his appearing 1 John 3:7 Hebrews 9:28, 11:6 Seek Him Titus 2:13 Look for Him Crown of Life ⇨ James 1:12 To them that love Him and overcome temptation Revelation 2:10 Faithful unto death 1 Peter 1:6, 1 Corinthians 10:13 Crown of Glory ⇨ 1 Peter 5:4 Philippians 4:1 Teacher’s Crown, Those we bring to Christ Crown of Gold ⇨ Revelation 4:4 Revelation 4:10 CROWNS AND REWARDS
WATCH OUT – They can be LOST
2 John 8, Revelation 3:11 Reward of Inheritance Colossians 3:4 Matthew 19:29 For Service All will give an account of works Romans 14:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Philippians 2:7, Revelation 22:12
Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Romans 5:14Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. Romans 6:9Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 7:24O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? 1 Corinthians 15:21For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 1 Corinthians 15:26The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. 1 Corinthians 15:54-56 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 2 Timothy 1:10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: 2 Corinthians 5:6Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: Philippians 1:23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 2 Corinthians 5:8We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
DEATH! Not a question of WILL I die, but WHEN and WHAT will happen to me? According to the Holy Scripture, Death is not the END, but the BEGINNING of Eternity. Where will you spend it? With God, or Separated from God! The choice has to be made, in this life, and by EVERY individual.
Romans 10:9-13That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
And many today are still spouting the same words…. Job 7:1Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? are not his days also like the days of an hireling? Job 7:21And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away my iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be. Job 10:21Before I go whence I shall not return, even to the land of darkness and the shadow of death; Job 14:2He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. Job 14:7-12For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant. But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he? As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up: So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep.
Psalm 39:4LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am. Psalm 144:4Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away. Psalm 146:4 His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. Ecclesiastes 2:14-18 The wise man’s eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all.Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is vanity. For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise man? as the fool. Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit. Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me. Ecclesiastes 3:2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; Ecclesiastes 3:19-21 For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again. Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth? Ecclesiastes 5:15 As he came forth of his mother’s womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand. Ecclesiastes 9:3-10This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead. For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion. For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun. Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works. Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment. Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
In the Old Testament they believed in life after death: Job 19:25-27For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me. Isaiah 26:19Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead. Daniel 12:2And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Hosea 13:14I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.
Before the Lord Jesus died on the cross, The Unbeliever died, body was buried, soul & spirit went to Sheol, Hades, Hell, Tartarus. — The believer died, body was buried, soul & spirit went to Paradise. Luke 16:19. As the Lord Jesus hung on the cross, He made a promise to the thief (Luke 23:43) “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise“. The Lord Jesus died and his body was put into a tomb, His soul and spirit went to paradise (with the thief).During the next 3 days and nights the Lord preached to them in Paradise (1 Peter 3:19 (By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;).) Then he came out of the tomb, appeared to Mary (John 20:11-17) and then ascended to heaven (vs 17). He also took Paradise and all of those in Paradise with him. The location of Paradise was in the center of the earth: Matthew 12:40 (For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.), Ephesians 4:9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?). He went there to set free those who dwelt there:
