pg. pg. 11

12 Foundation 12 Foundation StonesStones

of Christian Faithof Christian Faith

12 Foundation 12 Foundation StonesStones

of Christian Faithof Christian Faith

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Foundation Stone #11:Foundation Stone #11:Resurrection from Physical DeathResurrection from Physical Death

pg. pg. 22Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore let us leave Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore let us leave

the elementary teachings about the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2 death, and of faith in God, 2 instruction about baptisms, the instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the deadresurrection of the dead, and , and eternal judgment. 3 And God eternal judgment. 3 And God permitting, we will do so. (NIV)permitting, we will do so. (NIV)

pg. pg. 33

所以，我们应当离开基督所以，我们应当离开基督道理的开端，竭力进到完道理的开端，竭力进到完全的地步，不必再立根基，全的地步，不必再立根基，就如那懊悔死行，信靠神、就如那懊悔死行，信靠神、各样洗礼、按手之礼、各样洗礼、按手之礼、死死人复活人复活，以及永远审判各，以及永远审判各等教训。等教训。

所以，我们应当离开基督所以，我们应当离开基督道理的开端，竭力进到完道理的开端，竭力进到完全的地步，不必再立根基，全的地步，不必再立根基，就如那懊悔死行，信靠神、就如那懊悔死行，信靠神、各样洗礼、按手之礼、各样洗礼、按手之礼、死死人复活人复活，以及永远审判各，以及永远审判各等教训。等教训。

pg. pg. 4412 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones

Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-3

1.1. Repentance from dead worksRepentance from dead works2.2. The mighty Law of The mighty Law of FaithFaith3.3. FaithFaith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ – towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ –

who He is, what He did, and what He plans to dowho He is, what He did, and what He plans to do4.4. Water Water baptismbaptism5.5. Holy Spirit Holy Spirit baptismbaptism6.6. BaptismBaptism of Fire of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by

laying on handslaying on hands8.8. Healing by Healing by laying on handslaying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by laying on handslaying on hands10.10. Spiritually dead Spiritually dead resurrectedresurrected11.11. Physically dead Physically dead resurrectedresurrected12.12. Eternal JudgmentEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone for absolutely everyone

12 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-3

1.1. Repentance from dead worksRepentance from dead works2.2. The mighty Law of The mighty Law of FaithFaith3.3. FaithFaith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ – towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ –

who He is, what He did, and what He plans to dowho He is, what He did, and what He plans to do4.4. Water Water baptismbaptism5.5. Holy Spirit Holy Spirit baptismbaptism6.6. BaptismBaptism of Fire of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by

laying on handslaying on hands8.8. Healing by Healing by laying on handslaying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by laying on handslaying on hands10.10. Spiritually dead Spiritually dead resurrectedresurrected11.11. Physically dead Physically dead resurrectedresurrected12.12. Eternal JudgmentEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone for absolutely everyone

pg. pg. 55

Q1: Q1:

What does “resurrected What does “resurrected from physical death” from physical death” mean?mean?

Q1: Q1:

What does “resurrected What does “resurrected from physical death” from physical death” mean?mean?

pg. pg. 66

Q1: Q1: What does “resurrected from What does “resurrected from physical death” mean?physical death” mean?

A1: This means the afterlife: A1: This means the afterlife: After a person dies on earth, After a person dies on earth, their soul continues to live their soul continues to live in the spiritual world. It in the spiritual world. It means that death is not means that death is not really the end of life.really the end of life.

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Q1: Q1: What does “resurrected from What does “resurrected from physical death” mean?physical death” mean?

A1: This means the afterlife: A1: This means the afterlife: After a person dies on earth, After a person dies on earth, their soul continues to live their soul continues to live in the spiritual world. It in the spiritual world. It means that death is not means that death is not really the end of life.really the end of life.

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pg. pg. 77John 11;21 “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if John 11;21 “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if

you had been here, my brother would not you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But I know that even now God have died. 22 But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.” 23 Jesus will give you whatever you ask.” 23 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” 24 said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” 24 Martha answered, “I know he will rise again Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” 25 Jesus in the resurrection at the last day.” 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26 and Whoever lives and though he dies; 26 and Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” 27 “Yes, Lord,” she told him, “I believe this?” 27 “Yes, Lord,” she told him, “I believe that you are the Christ, b the Son of God, that you are the Christ, b the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”who was to come into the world.”

pg. pg. 88

Q2: Q2:

Does this mean that Does this mean that everyone will live everyone will live forever?forever?

Q2: Q2:

Does this mean that Does this mean that everyone will live everyone will live forever?forever?

pg. pg. 99

Q2: Q2: Does this mean that everyone will Does this mean that everyone will live forever?live forever?

A2: A2: Yes, but there are two Yes, but there are two kinds of life: a life of kinds of life: a life of comfort and joy; and a life comfort and joy; and a life of pain and suffering.of pain and suffering.

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Q2: Q2: Does this mean that everyone will Does this mean that everyone will live forever?live forever?

A2: A2: Yes, but there are two Yes, but there are two kinds of life: a life of kinds of life: a life of comfort and joy; and a life comfort and joy; and a life of pain and suffering.of pain and suffering.

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pg. pg. 1010

Matthew 25:46 “Then they Matthew 25:46 “Then they will go away to eternal will go away to eternal punishment, but the punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”righteous to eternal life.”

pg. pg. 1111

Q3: Q3: The Bible sometimes The Bible sometimes

mentions the physically mentions the physically dead being raised back to dead being raised back to life by a prophet or by life by a prophet or by Jesus. Is this the same Jesus. Is this the same meaning?meaning?

Q3: Q3: The Bible sometimes The Bible sometimes

mentions the physically mentions the physically dead being raised back to dead being raised back to life by a prophet or by life by a prophet or by Jesus. Is this the same Jesus. Is this the same meaning?meaning?

pg. pg. 1212

Q3: Q3: The Bible sometimes mentions the The Bible sometimes mentions the physically dead being raised back to physically dead being raised back to life by a prophet or by Jesus. Is this life by a prophet or by Jesus. Is this the same meaning?the same meaning?

A3: No. Those people who A3: No. Those people who were dead and brought back were dead and brought back to life by a miracle to life by a miracle eventually died, again.eventually died, again.

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Q3: Q3: The Bible sometimes mentions the The Bible sometimes mentions the physically dead being raised back to physically dead being raised back to life by a prophet or by Jesus. Is this life by a prophet or by Jesus. Is this the same meaning?the same meaning?

A3: No. Those people who A3: No. Those people who were dead and brought back were dead and brought back to life by a miracle to life by a miracle eventually died, again.eventually died, again.

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pg. pg. 1313Luke 6:Luke 6:

(NIV)(NIV)

pg. pg. 1414

Q4: Q4:

When does the Bible When does the Bible begin to tell us that begin to tell us that people will live after people will live after death?death?

Q4: Q4:

When does the Bible When does the Bible begin to tell us that begin to tell us that people will live after people will live after death?death?

pg. pg. 1515

Q4: Q4: When does the Bible begin to tell When does the Bible begin to tell us that people will live after death?us that people will live after death?

A4: Very early. Enoch was A4: Very early. Enoch was the first person mentioned in the first person mentioned in the Bible as someone who the Bible as someone who didn’t die, but was directly didn’t die, but was directly taken into the presence of taken into the presence of God.God.

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Q4: Q4: When does the Bible begin to tell When does the Bible begin to tell us that people will live after death?us that people will live after death?

A4: Very early. Enoch was A4: Very early. Enoch was the first person mentioned in the first person mentioned in the Bible as someone who the Bible as someone who didn’t die, but was directly didn’t die, but was directly taken into the presence of taken into the presence of God.God.

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pg. pg. 1616Genesis 5:18 When Jared had lived 162 years, Genesis 5:18 When Jared had lived 162 years,

he became the father of Enoch. 19 And after he became the father of Enoch. 19 And after he became the father of Enoch, Jared lived he became the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters. 800 years and had other sons and daughters. 20 Altogether, Jared lived 962 years, and 20 Altogether, Jared lived 962 years, and then he died. 21 When Enoch had lived 65 then he died. 21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. years, he became the father of Methuselah. 22 And after he became the father of 22 And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. 23 years and had other sons and daughters. 23 Altogether, Enoch lived 365 years. 24 Enoch Altogether, Enoch lived 365 years. 24 Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.because God took him away.

pg. pg. 1717

Q5: Q5:

In what kind of places will In what kind of places will our souls live in after our our souls live in after our bodies die?bodies die?

Q5: Q5:

In what kind of places will In what kind of places will our souls live in after our our souls live in after our bodies die?bodies die?

pg. pg. 1818

Q5: Q5: In what kind of places will our In what kind of places will our souls live in after our bodies die?souls live in after our bodies die?

A5: The Bible talks about just A5: The Bible talks about just two kinds of places, but uses two kinds of places, but uses various names: Sheol, the various names: Sheol, the Pit, the Abyss, Darkness, or Pit, the Abyss, Darkness, or Hell and Abraham’s Bosom, Hell and Abraham’s Bosom, Paradise, or Heaven.Paradise, or Heaven.

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Q5: Q5: In what kind of places will our In what kind of places will our souls live in after our bodies die?souls live in after our bodies die?

A5: The Bible talks about just A5: The Bible talks about just two kinds of places, but uses two kinds of places, but uses various names: Sheol, the various names: Sheol, the Pit, the Abyss, Darkness, or Pit, the Abyss, Darkness, or Hell and Abraham’s Bosom, Hell and Abraham’s Bosom, Paradise, or Heaven.Paradise, or Heaven.

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pg. pg. 1919Luke 16:19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and Luke 16:19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and

fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 “The time came when the beggar died and licked his sores. 22 “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In hell, where he was in torment, he died and was buried. 23 In hell, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and 24 So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’ 25 “But Abraham tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’ 25 “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.’ 27 “He answered, ‘Then I beg you, cross over from there to us.’ 27 “He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my father’s house, 28 for I have five father, send Lazarus to my father’s house, 28 for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ 29 “Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses this place of torment.’ 29 “Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’ 30 “ ‘No, father and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’ 30 “ ‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ 31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to they will repent.’ 31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’ ”someone rises from the dead.’ ”

pg. pg. 2020

Q6: Q6:

After we die, is the place After we die, is the place we go to the final place?we go to the final place?

Q6: Q6:

After we die, is the place After we die, is the place we go to the final place?we go to the final place?

pg. pg. 2121Q6: Q6: After we die, is the place we go to After we die, is the place we go to

the final place?the final place?

A6: A6: Probably not. The Bible seems Probably not. The Bible seems to have a temporary place, where to have a temporary place, where people wait until the final judgment people wait until the final judgment day, and a permanent place, where day, and a permanent place, where people will spend all of eternity. people will spend all of eternity. Both places have two separate Both places have two separate areas, though – a beautiful place areas, though – a beautiful place and a terrible place.and a terrible place.

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Q6: Q6: After we die, is the place we go to After we die, is the place we go to the final place?the final place?

A6: A6: Probably not. The Bible seems Probably not. The Bible seems to have a temporary place, where to have a temporary place, where people wait until the final judgment people wait until the final judgment day, and a permanent place, where day, and a permanent place, where people will spend all of eternity. people will spend all of eternity. Both places have two separate Both places have two separate areas, though – a beautiful place areas, though – a beautiful place and a terrible place.and a terrible place.

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pg. pg. 2222Matthew 25:Matthew 25:31 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and

all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. 34 put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. 34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37 “Then the in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 40 “The we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 40 “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’me.’

pg. pg. 2323Matthew 25:Matthew 25:41 “Then he will say to those on 41 “Then he will say to those on

his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ 46“Then they will go away to not do for me.’ 46“Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”eternal life.”

pg. pg. 2424

Q7: Q7:

What do people do in the What do people do in the afterlife?afterlife?

Q7: Q7:

What do people do in the What do people do in the afterlife?afterlife?

pg. pg. 2525

Q7: Q7: What do people do in the afterlife?What do people do in the afterlife?

A7: A7: Feast, sing, worship, …Feast, sing, worship, …R7: MR7: M

Q7: Q7: What do people do in the afterlife?What do people do in the afterlife?

A7: A7: Feast, sing, worship, …Feast, sing, worship, …R7: MR7: M

pg. pg. 2626Matthew 8:11 I say to you that many will come Matthew 8:11 I say to you that many will come

from the east and the west, and will take their from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

Matthew 22:1 Jesus spoke to them again in Matthew 22:1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 “The kingdom of heaven parables, saying: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come.tell them to come, but they refused to come.

pg. pg. 2727

Q8: Q8:

What What don’t don’t people do in the people do in the afterlife?afterlife?

Q8: Q8:

What What don’t don’t people do in the people do in the afterlife?afterlife?

pg. pg. 2828

Q8: Q8: What What don’tdon’t people do in the people do in the afterlife?afterlife?

A8: A8: Be married or get Be married or get married, cry, hurt, die, …married, cry, hurt, die, …

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Q8: Q8: What What don’tdon’t people do in the people do in the afterlife?afterlife?

A8: A8: Be married or get Be married or get married, cry, hurt, die, …married, cry, hurt, die, …

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pg. pg. 2929Luke 20:34 Jesus replied, “The people of this Luke 20:34 Jesus replied, “The people of this

age marry and are given in marriage. 35 But age marry and are given in marriage. 35 But those who are considered worthy of taking those who are considered worthy of taking part in that age and in the resurrection from part in that age and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage, 36 and they can no longer die; for marriage, 36 and they can no longer die; for they are like the angels. They are God’s they are like the angels. They are God’s children, since they are children of the children, since they are children of the resurrection. 37 But in the account of the resurrection. 37 But in the account of the bush, even Moses showed that the dead rise, bush, even Moses showed that the dead rise, for he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, for he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ 38 He is not the God of the dead, but of the 38 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.”living, for to him all are alive.”

pg. pg. 3030

Q9: Q9:

Has anyone seen Heaven Has anyone seen Heaven and described it?and described it?

Q9: Q9:

Has anyone seen Heaven Has anyone seen Heaven and described it?and described it?

pg. pg. 3131Q9: Q9: Has anyone seen Heaven and described Has anyone seen Heaven and described

it?it?

A9: A9: Once, Moses and Elijah Once, Moses and Elijah visited for a short time. Then, visited for a short time. Then, of course, Jesus died, came of course, Jesus died, came back to life, and told us a few back to life, and told us a few things.things. Later, the apostle Later, the apostle John had many visions of John had many visions of Heaven and the future.Heaven and the future.

R9: R9: Matthew 17:1-9; Matthew 17:1-9; Revelation 4:2-11 Revelation 4:2-11

Q9: Q9: Has anyone seen Heaven and described Has anyone seen Heaven and described it?it?

A9: A9: Once, Moses and Elijah Once, Moses and Elijah visited for a short time. Then, visited for a short time. Then, of course, Jesus died, came of course, Jesus died, came back to life, and told us a few back to life, and told us a few things.things. Later, the apostle Later, the apostle John had many visions of John had many visions of Heaven and the future.Heaven and the future.

R9: R9: Matthew 17:1-9; Matthew 17:1-9; Revelation 4:2-11 Revelation 4:2-11

pg. pg. 3232Matthew 17:1-9 After 6 days Jesus took with him Peter, Matthew 17:1-9 After 6 days Jesus took with him Peter,

James and John the brother of James, and led them James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, Elijah, talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up 3 shelters— 1 for you, 1 for Moses and 1 for put up 3 shelters— 1 for you, 1 for Moses and 1 for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, a bright cloud Elijah.” While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” When they looked up, they saw no “Don’t be afraid.” When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. As they were coming down the one except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them, “Don’t tell anyone mountain, Jesus instructed them, “Don’t tell anyone what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”raised from the dead.”

pg. pg. 3333John 20:19-20 On the evening of that first John 20:19-20 On the evening of that first

day of the week, when the disciples day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.saw the Lord.

pg. pg. 3434Revelation 4:2-7 At once I was in the Spirit, and there Revelation 4:2-7 At once I was in the Spirit, and there

before me was a throne in heaven with someone before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. And the one who sat there had the sitting on it. And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow, appearance of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow, resembling an emerald, encircled the throne. resembling an emerald, encircled the throne. Surrounding the throne were 24 other thrones, and Surrounding the throne were 24 other thrones, and seated on them were 24 elders. They were dressed in seated on them were 24 elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. From white and had crowns of gold on their heads. From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder. Before the throne, 7 lamps were peals of thunder. Before the throne, 7 lamps were blazing. These are the 7 spirits of God. Also before blazing. These are the 7 spirits of God. Also before the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were 4 living creatures, and they were covered with were 4 living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. The first living creature eyes, in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle.eagle.

pg. pg. 3535Revelation 4:8-11 Each of the 4 living creatures Revelation 4:8-11 Each of the 4 living creatures

had 6 wings and was covered with eyes all had 6 wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under his wings. Day and night around, even under his wings. Day and night they never stop saying:they never stop saying:

““Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.”who was, and is, and is to come.”

Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the 24 elders fall who lives for ever and ever, the 24 elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever. worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and They lay their crowns before the throne and say:say:

““You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”and have their being.”

pg. pg. 3636

Q10: Q10:

What will happen to Earth What will happen to Earth in the future? Will there in the future? Will there always be people living on always be people living on it?it?

Q10: Q10:

What will happen to Earth What will happen to Earth in the future? Will there in the future? Will there always be people living on always be people living on it?it?

pg. pg. 3737

Q10: Q10: What will happen to Earth?What will happen to Earth?

A10: A10: First, it will be destroyed First, it will be destroyed by fire. Then there will be a by fire. Then there will be a new earth and a new heaven.new earth and a new heaven.

R10: R10: II Peter 3:II Peter 3:9-13; Revelation 21:1-5 9-13; Revelation 21:1-5

Q10: Q10: What will happen to Earth?What will happen to Earth?

A10: A10: First, it will be destroyed First, it will be destroyed by fire. Then there will be a by fire. Then there will be a new earth and a new heaven.new earth and a new heaven.

R10: R10: II Peter 3:II Peter 3:9-13; Revelation 21:1-5 9-13; Revelation 21:1-5

pg. pg. 3838II Peter 3:II Peter 3:9-13 The Lord is not slow in keeping 9-13 The Lord is not slow in keeping

his promise, as some understand slowness. his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. perish, but everyone to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. But in keeping elements will melt in the heat. But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.righteousness.

pg. pg. 3939Revelation 21:1-5 Then I saw a new heaven Revelation 21:1-5 Then I saw a new heaven

and a new earth, for the first heaven and the and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” He who was seated on the passed away.” He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”words are trustworthy and true.”

pg. pg. 4040

Q11: Q11:

How can a person enter How can a person enter the Kingdom of the Kingdom of Heaven?Heaven?

Q11: Q11:

How can a person enter How can a person enter the Kingdom of the Kingdom of Heaven?Heaven?

pg. pg. 4141Q11: Q11: How can a person enter the Kingdom How can a person enter the Kingdom

of Heaven?of Heaven?

A11: A11: Jesus gave many answers to this Jesus gave many answers to this question, but basically, those who question, but basically, those who overcome the world by believing every overcome the world by believing every word of Jesus Christ, having been truly word of Jesus Christ, having been truly born again, as demonstrated by their born again, as demonstrated by their love for God and their neighbors, will love for God and their neighbors, will live forever.live forever.

R11: R11: John 3:3-6,16; John 3:3-6,16; Matthew 25:Matthew 25:31-40; 31-40; Revelation 21:7 Revelation 21:7

Q11: Q11: How can a person enter the Kingdom How can a person enter the Kingdom of Heaven?of Heaven?

A11: A11: Jesus gave many answers to this Jesus gave many answers to this question, but basically, those who question, but basically, those who overcome the world by believing every overcome the world by believing every word of Jesus Christ, having been truly word of Jesus Christ, having been truly born again, as demonstrated by their born again, as demonstrated by their love for God and their neighbors, will love for God and their neighbors, will live forever.live forever.

R11: R11: John 3:3-6,16; John 3:3-6,16; Matthew 25:Matthew 25:31-40; 31-40; Revelation 21:7 Revelation 21:7

pg. pg. 4242John 3:3-6 In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you John 3:3-6 In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you

the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” “How can a man be unless he is born again.” “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time into “Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus his mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.perish but have eternal life.

pg. pg. 4343Matthew 25:Matthew 25:32-40 32-40 All the nations will be gathered All the nations will be gathered

before him, and he will separate the people one before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. “Then the King will say and the goats on his left. “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ … “The King prison and you came to visit me.’ … “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’you did for me.’

pg. pg. 4444Revelation 21:7 He who overcomes will Revelation 21:7 He who overcomes will

inherit all this, and I will be his God and inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son.he will be my son.

pg. pg. 4545

Q12: Q12:

Who will Who will notnot enter the enter the Kingdom of Heaven?Kingdom of Heaven?

Q12: Q12:

Who will Who will notnot enter the enter the Kingdom of Heaven?Kingdom of Heaven?

pg. pg. 4646

Q12: Q12: Who will Who will notnot enter the Kingdom enter the Kingdom of Heaven?of Heaven?

A12: A12: Bad people: those who Bad people: those who don’t believe in Jesus Christ don’t believe in Jesus Christ and have no love for others will and have no love for others will die forever.die forever.

R12: R12: Revelation 21:8; Matthew 25:45,46Revelation 21:8; Matthew 25:45,46

Q12: Q12: Who will Who will notnot enter the Kingdom enter the Kingdom of Heaven?of Heaven?

A12: A12: Bad people: those who Bad people: those who don’t believe in Jesus Christ don’t believe in Jesus Christ and have no love for others will and have no love for others will die forever.die forever.

R12: R12: Revelation 21:8; Matthew 25:45,46Revelation 21:8; Matthew 25:45,46

pg. pg. 4747Revelation 21:8 But the cowardly, the Revelation 21:8 But the cowardly, the

unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—their place will be in the fiery lake of their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second burning sulfur. This is the second death.”death.”

Matthew 25:45,46 “He will reply, ‘I tell you Matthew 25:45,46 “He will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ “Then they will go away to for me.’ “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”to eternal life.”

pg. pg. 484812 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones

Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-3

Next Lesson:Next Lesson:1.1. RepentanceRepentance from dead works from dead works2.2. The mighty Law of FaithThe mighty Law of Faith3.3. FaithFaith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ – towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ –

who He is, what He did, and what He plans to dowho He is, what He did, and what He plans to do4.4. Water Water baptismbaptism5.5. Holy Spirit Holy Spirit baptismbaptism6.6. BaptismBaptism of Fire of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by

laying on handslaying on hands8.8. Healing by Healing by laying on handslaying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by laying on handslaying on hands10.10. Spiritually dead Spiritually dead resurrectedresurrected11.11. Physically dead Physically dead resurrectedresurrected12.12. Eternal JudgmentEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone for absolutely everyone

12 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-3

Next Lesson:Next Lesson:1.1. RepentanceRepentance from dead works from dead works2.2. The mighty Law of FaithThe mighty Law of Faith3.3. FaithFaith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ – towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ –

who He is, what He did, and what He plans to dowho He is, what He did, and what He plans to do4.4. Water Water baptismbaptism5.5. Holy Spirit Holy Spirit baptismbaptism6.6. BaptismBaptism of Fire of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by

laying on handslaying on hands8.8. Healing by Healing by laying on handslaying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by laying on handslaying on hands10.10. Spiritually dead Spiritually dead resurrectedresurrected11.11. Physically dead Physically dead resurrectedresurrected12.12. Eternal JudgmentEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone for absolutely everyone