Lecture for 27 June:

Intermediate State

Intermediate State of dead represented by:

Sheol, primarily in OT (translated, “the grave”)

Hades, NT equivalent of Sheol (Two Views)

Intermediate State of dead represented by: Sheol, primarily in OT (translated, “the

grave”) Hades, NT equivalent of Sheol - Two Views:

1. View 1: (Luke 16:19-31)a. Before Jesus’ Ascension, divided into

two places:o Abraham’s Bosom, with great

gulf fixedo Place of Torment

b. After Jesus’ Ascension:o Only one Place of Torment for

unsaved dead (Eph 4:8-10)o Paradise/Presence of the Lord

for believers (2 Cor 12:1-4; Rev 4-5)

Intermediate State of dead represented by: Sheol, primarily in OT (translated, “the grave”) Hades, NT equivalent of Sheol - Two Views:

2. View 2: a. Believers of both OT and NT go to the Presence of the

Lord/Paradise b. Unbelievers go to Place of Torment/Hell

Intermediate State of dead also represented by:

Tataros for fallen angels of 2 Pet 2:4,

Gehenna (NT preview of Lake of Fire),

Abyss/Bottomless Pit (Satan bound for Millennium)

(continued)

Eschatological Resurrections associated w/Parousia, related to Intermediate State (leading to Eternal State) in 1 Cor 15 & Rev 20 Order of resurrections in 1 Cor 15:20-24

o Jesus as firstfruits @ His resurrectiono Resurrection of Church @ Raptureo Resurrection of Tribulation Saints/OT Saints @ Second Comingo Resurrection of unbelievers @ end of Millennium/Great White Throne

No biblical basis

for Purgatory

For next time:

Read Geisler, pp. 1247-1281, 1301-1316;

Study for devotion:

Dan 12:2;

Matt 25:31-46;

Rev 20 - 22