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Study 08 of 49

The Wages of Sin

Death, its two kinds, and what Christ tasted for every man

Hands-free narration of this study — good for the car.

Synopsis

Scripture calls death both a sleep and a second death. The first is the common lot from which resurrection delivers; the second is the final separation from the Source of life. Christ on the cross tasted the second death for every man, which is why His cry was one of forsakenness, not merely of pain.

Key points

  • The first death is a sleep; the second is the wages of unpardoned sin.
  • Death is the natural result of separation from the Source of life, and also God's judicial sentence.
  • Christ tasted the second death so that no believer will ever face it.

Key texts

  • Romans 6:23
  • Hebrews 2:9
  • Revelation 20:14
  • Matthew 27:46
  1. Comprehension

    1. Distinguish the first death from the second death.

  2. Scripture

    2. Read Hebrews 2:9. What death did Christ taste, and for whom?

  3. Doctrinal Clarity

    3. Why was Christ's cry of forsakenness the heart of His suffering?

  4. Contrast

    4. Contrast death as natural consequence with death as judicial penalty. Are both true?

  5. Scripture

    5. Read Romans 6:23. Why is one side called wages and the other a gift?

  6. Doctrinal Clarity

    6. If Christ tasted the second death for all, why do any perish?

  7. Application

    7. How does a right view of death change your fear of dying?

  8. Application

    8. How would you comfort a mourner with the biblical view of death?