Are We Sown In Corruption From Birth?
November 20th, 2017 | Resurrection | No Comment
Are We Sown in Corruption From Natural Birth?
In the previous article, we established that sowing occurred in death, not in birth or creation. In this study of Are We Sown in Corruption?, we examine what corruption is in the resurrection texts and the results of being sown into it. So first let's define the term. Once defined, we can begin to reason from that definition and draw conclusions.
Corruption Defined
The Greek word, phthartos (corruptible) means perishable things, that which is perishing, used of metals which rust, as gold and silver, (1 Peter 1:18) contrasted with the eternal salvation through Christ's blood.
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The Law of Moses and Colossians 2-14
July 19th, 2011 | Eschatology | No Comment
When Did the Law of Moses End?
This is the 4th study on the law of Moses and Colossian 2:14, where we continue with the relationship of baptism, resurrection and the end of the Law. See the previous study on Colossians 2 where we discussed baptism and resurrection. The implications of that study have an important significance for the end of the Law of Moses. It is suggested by many, particularly in the church of Christ that the Moses' law ended when Jesus died on the cross.
Often they cite Colossians 2:14 as an example of the law being nailed to the cross ...
Baptism and Resurrection in Colossians 2
July 15th, 2011 | Eschatology | No Comment
Baptism and Resurrection
In our previous study, we focused on baptism and resurrection in Romans, pointing out the eschatological future of resurrection. Common church of Christ beliefs are that baptism was both a burial and resurrection. In many of their presentations, they cite the mode of baptism as the dying and rising with Christ using texts such as Romans 6:3-4 and Colossians 2 as proof.
However, as we've shown in the former study on baptism and eschatology, baptism and resurrection are not synonymous in Romans 6. Nor is it synonymous in Colossians 2. The distinction between baptism and resurrection is once again ...
Baptism and Eschatology in Romans 6
July 14th, 2011 | Eschatology | No Comment
Baptism and Eschatology
Young Adults Study Baptism and Eschatology
The connection between baptism and eschatology is significant, especially during the pre-parousia reign of Christ. It is assumed some, especially those who teach that baptism in the New Testament suggested the idea of a burial and resurrection.
However, that is not accurate. It is clear from the texts in both Romans 6 and Colossians 2 that the emphasis of baptism is "burial" as implying immersion into Christ.
However, the rising up from the waters of baptism is not what is indicated as the resurrection. This is a significant point on the discussion of baptism and ...
Flesh and Blood Shall Not Inherit the Kingdom of G...
November 5th, 2010 | Eschatology | 4 Comments
The Kingdom of God and Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15 is butchered by most interpreters, especially the text regarding inheriting the kingdom of God, (v. 50). In this writing, I want to suggest another angle from which to consider the meaning of inheriting the kingdom so that the focus is not on human bodies coming out of graveyards. This view distorts the chapter and runs far amiss of what the apostle had in mind.
Flesh and Blood and the Kingdom of God
As we examine the context of 1 Corinthians 15:50, we should question why Paul uses the concept of "flesh and blood" as ...