Scripture Reading: Job 14.

Memory Verse: “Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth–those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.” John 5:28-29

Article 4. STATE OF THE DEAD
We believe that death is a condition of “unconsciousness” (sleep) to all persons, both the just and the unjust, a condition which shall remain unchanged until the great resurrection at Christ’s second advent, at which time the righteous will receive eternal

Scripture Reading: Revelation 20:7-15

Memory Verse: “And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.” Matthew 5:30

Article 4. STATE OF THE DEAD
We believe that death is a condition of “unconsciousness” (sleep) to all persons, both the just and the unjust, a condition which shall remain unchanged until the great resurrection at Christ’s second advent, at which time the righteous will receive eternal life, while at their appointed

Scripture Reading: Romans 3:9-23.

Memory Verse: All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6

Article 5. MAN’S CONDITION
We believe man was created for immortality, but through sin he forfeited his divine birthright, and because of sin, death entered into the world, and passed upon all men. Only through faith in Jesus Christ can we become partakers of His divine nature and live forever. (Romans 2:7; 1 Corinthians 15:22, 51-54; 2 Timothy 1:10; 2 Peter 1:4)

Introduction:
“Sin