What is life really? Pastor Heath Lambert explains that life is both a physical and spiritual reality - given by God, lost through sin, and restored through Jesus Christ. This foundational teaching clarifies what it means to be truly alive.

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction and the question

0:36 - Not philosophical, but basic and relevant

1:19 - Life is two things in Scripture

1:36 - Part 1: Life as physical reality

1:47 - Four categories: Non-living, organic, animated, reasonable

3:23 - Part 2: Life as spiritual reality

3:49 - Human beings: Physical body plus spiritual life

4:37 - Genesis 2:7: Dust plus breath equals living creature

5:26 - Both physical and spiritual life lost through sin

5:40 - Genesis 2:17: Warning about the tree

6:10 - Spiritual and physical death happen at different times

6:34 - Adam and Eve die spiritually immediately, physically later

7:14 - Life restored through Jesus Christ

8:18 - 1 Corinthians 15:22: In Adam all die, in Christ all made alive

9:06 - John 11: Believers live even though they die

9:23 - Final answer: Life from God, lost through sin, restored in Christ

Key Topics Covered

- Not Just Philosophy - Why this basic question matters practically

- Physical Life Categories - Non-living creatures, organic life, animated life, reasonable creatures

- The Daffodil and the Coyote - Examples of different levels of physical life

- Human Uniqueness - Why humans are more than just physical or animated

- Spiritual Life Defined - God's spirit in our physical body creating human life

- Genesis 2:7 Formula - Dust plus divine breath equals living creature

- Unspeakably Precious - The value of human life combining both aspects

- Life Lost Through Sin - Genesis 2:17 warning about death

- Two Deaths at Different Times - Spiritual death immediate, physical death eventual

- Born Spiritually Dead - Why we come into existence separated from God

- The Adam Connection - All humanity born into Adam's death

- Life Restored in Christ - 1 Corinthians 15:22 promise of resurrection

- Spiritual Life First - Believers made alive immediately before God

- Physical Life Later - The promise of resurrected bodies at Christ's return

Scripture References

Genesis 2:7 - God formed man from dust and breathed life into him

Genesis 2:17 - Warning about eating from the tree and death

1 Corinthians 15:22 - In Adam all die, in Christ all made alive

John 11:25 - Believers will live even though they die

Ephesians 2:1 - Born dead in trespasses and sins

About The Ten Commandments Book

Heath Lambert's new book "The Ten Commandments: A Short Book for Normal People" is now available. This accessible guide explains how God's commands apply to modern life without requiring theological education. Perfect for personal study, evangelism, or gifts to friends, neighbors, and family.

Order now and download a free chapter at fbcjax.com/tencommandments

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