LESSON SEVEN - Sin Earns Death
WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT WE OWE DEATH FOR OUR SIN?
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What is the punishment for breaking God’s law?
God’s punishment for sin is death. Ezekiel 18:4 (NASB) Compare translations and the original language
What does it mean that our soul will die?
Death is separation. Our sin separates us from God. We are separated from Him right now because of our sin. Isaiah 59:1-2 (NKJV) Compare translations and the original language
God is holy, and we are sinful. We are denied a right standing with God.
God warned Adam that he would die for disobeying Him. Genesis 2:17 (NKJV) Compare translations and the original language
God has given us a conscience, and we too ignore His warnings.
Adam’s disobedience cursed the entire human race with physical, spiritual, and eternal death. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 (KJV) Compare translations and the original language
God is so holy that it only took one act of disobedience to bring a curse on the entire world!
Physical death occurs when our spirit separates from our body. James 2:26 (NKJV) Compare translations and the original language
Physical death is more than mere inactivity of the brain or heart it is the departure of our true being from our body. We are more than body.
All humans and animals die physically because of Adam’s rebellion. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 19-20 (NASB) Compare translations and the original language
We begin to die from the moment we are conceived.
Spiritual death occurs when we are separated spiritually from the life of God. Ephesians 2:12 (ESV) Compare translations and the original language
We are surrounded by people who have no hope and do not have God’s help in this life.
All humans are born spiritually dead; that is, separated from a right standing with God because of Adam’s rebellion. Colossians 2:13 (ESV) Compare translations and the original language
In our natural state, we are stuck in our sin, alienated from God.
All humans die physically because of Adam’s sin. Afterwards, they will be judged. Hebrews 9:27 (ESV) Compare translations and the original language
Once we die, we do not get a second chance to be accepted by God.
When sinners die separated from God, their bodies go into the ground, while their souls go to Hades until the coming judgement. Luke 16:22-23 (NKJV) Compare translations and the original language
Hades is a place of constant torture as we await to judgement at the Great White Throne.
When we die physically, we await resurrection and judgement. Daniel 12:2 (KJV) Compare translations and the original language
All sinners will be resurrected and judged for their sin.
Eternal death occurs after we die. After being judged, we are then thrown into the Lake of Fire to be forever separated from God. Revelation 20:11-15 (NKJV) Compare translations and the original language
God takes no pleasure in the death of sinners.
The Lake of Fire is the full expression of the eternal wrath of God towards sinners who die in unbelief. It is called the second death. Revelation 21:8 (NKJV) Compare translations and the original language
The Lake of Fire is a real, literal place, but what makes the Lake of Fire so bad? It is being separated forever from all that is good, kind, and loving about God. It is experiencing His hatred and anger forever.
The Lake of Fire is an eternal death in a real eternal place of torment. Revelation 21:8 (ESV) Compare translations and the original language
In the Lake of Fire, there is only darkness, terror, torture, isolation, burning, thirst, and pain forever.
All humans have earned the wrath of God because of their sin. Colossians 3:6 (NASB) Compare translations and the original language
The only thing we deserve from God is His wrath. We need a Savior!
The wrath of God is His hatred and anger toward us for our sin. It is manifested through the punishment of death. Romans 1:18 (ESV) Compare translations and the original language
Our sin angers God.All humans owe death for their sin, inherited from Adam. Romans 6:23 (ESV) Compare translations and the original language
We deserve eternal death, but God offers us eternal life through Jesus. Praise Him!
All humans are born separated from God and are destined to receive the wrath of God because of sin. Ephesians 2:1-3 (NASB) Compare translations and the original language
This lesson paints such a sad picture, but there is hope explained in the next lesson.
Consider memorizing one of the following passages (in whichever translation you prefer) as a summary of this lesson: Romans 5:12 (NKJV) or Romans 6:23 (NASB) or Revelation 20:14-15 (KJV) or Revelation 21:8 (ESV).
We should avoid asking “yes or no” questions as they can be confusing or manipulative when sharing the Gospel.
As we seek to help others understand a Bible verse, we should ask questions like, “What do you think this verse means?”
While the “Bad News” about death must be explained when sharing the Gospel, it always must be spoken in the context of love, not with a judgmental or arrogant attitude.
When was the last time your ears heard your mouth tell someone about Jesus Christ? Do you know what to say?
There are five points about the Gospel that people must understand in order to be saved. You can read about them here.
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