THE
CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
WEEK
46 – SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 18, 2018.
TOPIC: LIFE
AFTER DEATH
Review of Previous Week’s
Lesson (5 Minutes)
a. What did you learn
last week?
b. How did you apply it
to your life?
Main Text: Revelation
20:11-15
Memory Verse: If
anyone’s name was not found written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the
lake of fire. – Revelations 20:15
Introduction
Humans are usually faced
with the questions: “Where did I come from?”, “What am I doing here?”, “Where
am I going from here?” Our answers to these questions have various implications
for our lives here on earth. Christians can be assured that death is not
something to be feared. Instead, death becomes our point of entry into heaven.
One of the tenets of The Church of Pentecost is ‘The Second Coming and Next
Life’ which deals with the subject. This clearly shows that the Church’s belief
is that, life does not end here on earth but continues after death (John
5:28-29 and 2 Peter 3:11, Heb. 9:27). Our study today takes a brief look at
what will happen to people after they die.
Questions for Discussion
1. What type of throne
was seen by the writer? Verse 11
2. Which groups of the
dead are described in verse 12?
3. How were the dead
judged? Verse 12
4. What is the difference
between the first resurrection and the second death. Verses 5 and 6
5. How should believers
prepare for the Next Life?
Conclusion
The Akans of Ghana have a
saying, “the ladder of death hangs on the neck of all human beings”. Death is
the inevitable physical end of all humans. Our study today, however, reminds us
that everything does not end at death. We shall all be judged after death based
on the way we live in this life. Those whose names are not found in the Book of
Life will be thrown into the lake of fire. This is termed the Second Death. The
only condition for people to have their names written in the Book of Life is to
believe on Jesus Christ and accept Him as their personal Saviour and Lord. It
is also necessary for them to live a holy life as a proof of the inward
transformation that took place after the new birth.
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THE
CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 HOME CELL OUTLINE
WEEK
46 – SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 18, 2018.
TOPIC: HELL
IS REAL
Review of Previous Lesson
(5 Minutes)
a. What did you learn
from the previous lesson?
b. How did you apply it
to your life?
Main Text: Luke
16:19-31
Memory Verse: Then
he will say to those on his left hand, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed,
into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.’
– Mathew 25:41
Introduction
Many dispute the reality
of Hell because they cannot imagine how a loving and caring God would send
people to a place of eternal torment. The eternal destination of sinners as
described by Jesus is neither a mere threat nor fiction. It is real. Words such
as “Gehena”, “the pit”, “Abyss” have been used in the bible to describe Hell.
The unsaved and workers of iniquity will go to Hell. Jesus spoke about Hell and
its torments vividly. We shall therefore discuss one of Jesus’ descriptions of
what happens in Hell.
Questions for Discussion
1. What happened to the
rich man when he died? Verse 22-23
2. Can you describe the
suffering of the rich man? Verse 24
3. Why did Jesus tell
this story?
4. What would make a
person go to Hell after judgement? Gal. 5:19-21
5. What have you learnt
from today’s study?
Conclusion
The rich man went to Hell
after death because he did not repent, (Luke 16:30) and not because of his
riches. God does not take pleasure in the death of the wicked. He desires that
the wicked repents and turns to Him (2 Peter 3:9). However, in His just nature,
He cannot leave sin unpunished. He therefore sent His son Jesus to pay the
penalty of sin so that by faith in Him, men would be justified and receive
eternal life (John 3:16). Those who reject this salvation are doomed for
eternal damnation (Mark 16:16, Heb. 2:3). Their eternal home will be Hell where
there is unimaginable suffering. The fire of Hell never dies and there is no
way out or chance for repentance (Mark 9:43-49). Christians who indulge
wilfully in sin and do not repent can go to Hell (Gal. 5:19-21). Jesus told
this story to warn all about the fearful and painful torture that awaits people
who reject the door of salvation or refuse to repent.
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READ
THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE
Week
46 (Sunday 18th November to Saturday 25th November, 2018)
- Sunday: Acts 1-2
- Monday: Acts 3-4
- Tuesday: Acts 5-6
- Wednesday: Acts 7-8
- Thursday: Acts 9-12
- Friday: Acts 13-16
- Saturday: Acts 17-19
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