It is not, however, for us or anyone to answer the query which our Lord refused to answer, viz., “Are there few that be saved?” (Luke 13:23) The most we are privileged to do is to point out that “a ransom for ALL” has been given by our Lord and the promise that in “due time” ALL shall come to a knowledge of this great truth and to opportunity to attain everlasting life from him, the great Light who shall yet…
Mankind’s Hope for Everlasting Life The boldest and ablest scientists and evolutionists have attempted to show that man’s life was not a gift from the Creator. Theoretically they have brought man and all the lower animals up, by evolution process, from a microscopic germ; yea, from protoplasm, which Prof. Huxley called “the physical basis of life“; and they fain would in some way ignore the Creator and Life-giver entirely: but, as a matter of fact, they have been unable to…
Two Greek words are translated immortality: (1) Athanasia, which Strong defines as “deathlessness.” This word is found in the following scriptures only: “This mortal must put on immortality [athanasia – deathlessness]” – referring to the first resurrection shared in only by the Church. 1 Cor 15:53 “When this mortal shall have put on immortality [athanasia – deathlessness]” – referring to the same first resurrection of the Church. 1 Cor 15:54 “Who only hath immortality [athanasia – deathlessness]” – referring to our Lord Jesus and excepting the Father from comparison, as always. 1 Tim 6:16 (2) Aphtharsia and aphthartos (from…
“Hopes of a future everlasting life are held out vaguely in the Old Testament; but immortality is not so much as mentioned. Indeed, the inspired Apostle declares of our Lord Jesus, that he “abolished death [broke its hold on man] and brought life AND immortality to light through the gospel.” (2 Tim 1:10) This shows two things: (1) That life in perfection, lasting life, is separate and distinct from immortality, indestructibility. (2) It shows that neither of these great blessings had been disclosed or made accessible previous to the…