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Join the discussion as we cover lesson 2, Death in a Sinful World. We’ll examine the enemy’s strategy against Adam & Eve that is still just as effective today.
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One powerful manifestation of this lie is seen in the common belief in the immortality of the soul. This notion was the basis of many ancient religions and philosophies. In ancient Egypt, it motivated the mummification practices and the funerary architecture, such as seen in the pyramids.
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This theory also became one of the main pillars of Greek philosophy. For example, in The Republic of Plato, Socrates asks Glaucon: “Are you not aware that our soul is immortal and never perishes?” In Plato’s Phaedo, Socrates argued in a similar tone, saying that the “soul is immortal and imperishable, and our souls really will exist in Hades.” These philosophical concepts would shape much of the western culture and even post-Apostolic Christianity. But they originated much earlier, already in the Garden of Eden, with Satan himself.
At the core of the Edenic temptation, Satan assured Eve, “You certainly will not die!” (Genesis 3:4, NASB). With this emphatic assertion, Satan put his own word above the Word of God.
The satanic theory of the natural immortality of the soul has persisted, even in our modern world. Books, movies, and TV programs have all continued to promote the idea that, when we die, we simply pass into another conscious state. How unfortunate it is that this error is proclaimed in many Christian pulpits, as well. Even science has gotten involved. There is a foundation in the United States trying to create technology that, it claims, will enable us to contact the dead, whom they believe are still alive but exist as PMPs, “postmaterial persons.” With this error so prevalent, it’s no surprise that this deception will play a crucial role in the final events of human history.
| In what ways is this lie manifested in your own culture? Why must we rely on the Word of God over what our senses tell us? |
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The theme hymn for this quarter’s studies “On Death, Dying and the FUTURE HOPE” is
Hymn 214 – We Have This Hope.
Choice is something God gave to humankind at creation. Still, we may sing
Lord, I Have Made Thy Word My Choice – Hymn 273. May we make further wise choices,
with God’s abundant help.
Adam and Eve were deceived by the serpent (Monday), therefore, we can choose to request
Gracious Father, Guard Thy Children – Hymn 621 to have ‘freedom from the wiles of Satan” (verse 3).
We learn of immortality on Wednesday and that
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise – Hymn 21.
With the Consequences of Sin where “Eve broke her loyalty to God” we are able to walk
In the Garden – Hymn 487 and have God walk and talk with us. Ah, to cherish these times with our Gracious God.
The First Gospel Promise shows us the saving grace “that Christ implants in every human life”:
Amazing Grace – Hymn 108 and
Hymn 109 – Marvelous Grace all given by “His covering righteousness:
Hymn 412 – Cover With His Life.
To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/
Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.
2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
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