A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 9:27-28. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here:

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/rtr49kd22638e8u/Hebrews_09_27-28.pdf/file

The visual slides of this study can be found here:

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/jm7rnqhd84k21ct/Hebrews_09_27-28_SLIDES.pdf/file

Topics: Hebrews 9:27-28 and the ultimate destiny of humanity -- The biblical timeline of end-time events -- The return of Christ to bring salvation to those waiting -- The promise of a bodily resurrection for all believers -- Comparison of major theological views: Intermediate State, Purgatory, and Soul Sleep -- The impact of Einstein’s theory of relativity on the understanding of time and the afterlife -- Biblical passages that describe those who are dead as "asleep" -- The significance of Christ’s resurrection as the "firstfruits" or model for our own -- Reconciling Jesus' promise to the thief on the cross with the concept of a future resurrection -- The necessity of a body for maintaining full human identity -- Arguments against the "intermediate state" theory -- The biblical depiction of a single, universal Judgment Day -- The transformation of earthly bodies into glorified, imperishable bodies -- The beauty of the entire church being raised from the dead together at once..

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