1. Lecture for 27 June: Intermediate State  Intermediate State of dead represented by:  Sheol, primarily in OT (translated, “the grave”)  Hades, NT equivalent of Sheol (Two Views)

2.  Intermediate State of dead represented by:  Sheol, primarily in OT (translated, “the grave”)  Hades, NT equivalent of Sheol - Two Views: 1. View 1: (Luke 16:19-31) a. Before Jesus’ Ascension, divided into two places: o Abraham’s Bosom, with great gulf fixed o Place of Torment b. After Jesus’ Ascension: o Only one Place of Torment for unsaved dead (Eph 4:8-10) o Paradise/Presence of the Lord for believers (2 Cor 12:1-4; Rev 4-5)

3.  Intermediate State of dead represented by:  Sheol, primarily in OT (translated, “the grave”)  Hades, NT equivalent of Sheol - Two Views: 2. View 2: a. Believers of both OT and NT go to the Presence of the Lord/Paradise b. Unbelievers go to Place of Torment/Hell

4.  Intermediate State of dead also represented by:  Tataros for fallen angels of 2 Pet 2:4,  Gehenna (NT preview of Lake of Fire),  Abyss/Bottomless Pit (Satan bound for Millennium) (continued)

5.  Eschatological Resurrections associated w/Parousia, related to Intermediate State (leading to Eternal State) in 1 Cor 15 & Rev 20  Order of resurrections in 1 Cor 15:20-24 o Jesus as firstfruits @ His resurrection o Resurrection of Church @ Rapture o Resurrection of Tribulation Saints/OT Saints @ Second Coming o Resurrection of unbelievers @ end of Millennium/Great White Throne

6.  No biblical basis for Purgatory

7. For next time:  Read Geisler, pp. 1247-1281, 1301-1316;  Study for devotion:  Dan 12:2;  Matt 25:31-46;  Rev 20 - 22