A Study on Abolished Death
This Bible study explores the profound truth that death has been overcome, examining its origin, God's redemptive plan, Jesus' victory, and the new life available to believers.
1. The Nature of Death and Sin's Origin
1.1 The Entrance of Sin and Death
Verses: Romans 5:12; Genesis 2:17; Genesis 3:19
- Death entered the world through disobedience.
- Sin brought spiritual and physical death.
- Humanity's separation from God began with sin.
1.2 The Universal Reign of Death
Verses: Romans 3:23; Hebrews 9:27; Romans 6:23a
- All have sinned and fall short of God's glory.
- It is appointed for all humanity to die once.
- The wages of sin is death.
2. God's Plan for Redemption
2.1 The Promise of a Deliverer
Verses: Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6
- God immediately promised a way to overcome sin.
- The deliverer would be born of a virgin.
- This deliverer would be mighty God and everlasting Father.
2.2 God Manifested in Flesh
Verses: 1 Timothy 3:16; John 1:1; John 1:14; Colossians 2:9
- God Himself was manifested in the flesh.
- The Word, who was God, became flesh and dwelt among us.
- In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
3. Jesus' Victory Over Death
3.1 The Sacrifice for Sin
Verses: Hebrews 2:14-15; 1 Peter 2:24; 2 Corinthians 5:21
- Through death, He destroyed him who had the power of death.
- He bore our sins in His own body on the tree.
- He who knew no sin became sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
3.2 The Resurrection: Death's Defeat
Verses: Acts 2:24; Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
- God raised Him up, having loosed the pains of death.
- The Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us.
- Death is swallowed up in victory.
3.3 The Authority of the Victor
Verses: Revelation 1:18; Matthew 28:18; Philippians 2:9-11
- He holds the keys of Hades and of Death.
- All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him.
- Every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
4. The New Life in Christ
4.1 Repentance and Water Baptism
Verses: Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:12
- Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.
- We are buried with Him in baptism into death.
- Buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith.
4.2 Receiving the Holy Spirit
Verses: Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46; Romans 8:2
- They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues.
- The Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word.
- The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
4.3 Walking in Newness of Life
Verses: Romans 6:4; Galatians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 5:17
- We should walk in newness of life.
- I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
- If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.
5. The Future Hope
5.1 The Promise of Eternal Life
Verses: John 3:16; John 10:28; 1 John 5:11-12
- Whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
- He gives His sheep eternal life, and they shall never perish.
- God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
5.2 The Resurrection of the Just
Verses: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; John 5:28-29
- Christ is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
- The dead in Christ will rise first.
- All who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth.
5.3 Death Swallowed Up Forever
Verses: Revelation 21:4; Isaiah 25:8; 1 Corinthians 15:26
- God will wipe away every tear, and there shall be no more death.
- He will swallow up death forever.
- The last enemy that will be destroyed is death.