A new study series titled, "The Science of Sin and Salvation" presented by Robert Melashenko, MD, and Michael Webster, MD, at the Kettering SDA Church, starting September 21, 2013. The Science of Sin and Salvation

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The Science of Sin and Salvation
Robert Melashenko, M.D.
Michael Webster, M.D.

September 21 — Setting the Table - Dr. Melashenko
     Discussion of the assumptions, definitions (i.e. God’s Law), reference sources, and paradigm used as basis for the lectures. The Bible as a source of information explored.
September 28 — Introduction to Information Theory - Dr. Melashenko
     We live in an “Information Universe”, where everything is made of information—even ourselves. Introduction to the genome as the ultimate information system for human beings with correlations to Biblical statements. Introduction to Mobile Genetic Elements (MGE’s).
October 5 — Another Look at “Sin” I: Human Condition - Dr. Melashenko
     1. Aging
     2. Congenital Diseases
     3. Selfish Behavior
     4. Psychiatric Illnesses
     5. Cancer
     6. Somatic Illness
     7. “First Death”
October 12 — Another Look at “Sin” II: The Biome - Dr. Melashenko
     1. MGE’s in nature (plants, ocean, air, animals)
     2. Leprosy
     3. Alcohol and yeast
     4. Poisonous Snakes
October 19 — What Really Happened in the Garden? Information Theory looks at the “Fall” - Dr. Melashenko
     1. The “Real” temptation.
     2. Information Theory and the Knowledge of Good and Evil.
     3. Was there something in the fruit?
     4. “Between her seed and your seed”.
     5. The three curses.
     6. Cain’s curse
October 26 — Do you Believe the “Writings of Moses”? - Dr. Webster
     1. Asking really tough questions about Origins.
     2. The problems with “ancient” DNA.
     3. How to calibrate a genetic clock.
     4. The Down and Dirty.
November 2 — The Ten Commandments - Dr. Melashenko
     1. The “Law” revisited.
     2. Laundry list of “Don’ts”?
     3. A closer look at Adultery
     4. The Sabbath—is it arbitrary?
November 9 — The Plan of Salvation Part 1: His Life - Dr. Melashenko
     1. “In the fullness of time”.
     2. “Pre” or “Post” Fall nature?
     3. The temptations in the Wilderness
     4. The Parable of the Vine
     5. Does Christ’s Blood really “save” us?
November 16 — The Plan of Salvation Part 2: His Death and Resurrection - Dr. Melashenko
     1. The Story of Abraham and Isaac. God will provide a “Lamb”.
     2. Gethsemane—was it necessary?
     3. Why the Cross? What happened there?
     4. Was Christ’s death necessary for salvation?
     5. Christ tasted death for “every man”—how?
     6. The meaning of the Resurrection
November 23 — Game Theory and the Beatitudes - Dr. Webster
     1. The Dictator Game. Want to be a winner?
     2. The Beatitudes and depression.
     3. The twelve step programs. What is really going on?
     4. Laodicea, Simon and Mary. What’s Love got to do With it?
November 30 — “What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate” - Dr. Webster
     1. If Information is everything, how is your processor?
     2. Diet and Brain health.
     3. The Silver Tsunami.
     4. Diet, epigenetics, and behavior!
     5. Sadly, this is NOT new.
December 7 — Salvation - Dr. Melashenko
     1. Do we have a part to play in our Salvation?
     2. How and when are we “Changed”?
     3. Are temptations/trials necessary?
     4. What part does “Forgiveness” play—if any?
     5. Any need for an Investigative Judgment?
December 14 — The End of Sin and Sinners - Dr. Melashenko
     1. For those who turn down God: What about “Judgment” and “Punishment”?
     2. Why do the Wicked die?
     3. The “Second” Death—different from the “First”?
     4. Real Fire! (Maxwell’s Demon and the Landauer Principle)
     5. God’s Character Vindicated
     6. Why “Never again”?
     7. The “Grand Unifying Theory” of the Universe!

"The science of sin and salvation" makes it sound like an academic subject. Do you love God?
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The theme of redemption is one that the angels desire to look into, 1 Peter 1:12. It will be the science and the song of the redeemed throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity! Is it not worthy of careful thought and study now?

You are misinterpreting the words of Peter. He was not speaking about an academic subject but about an experience. Here is the full quote:

"To [those of old] it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering THE THINGS which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven— THINGS which angels desire to look into."

The prophets had prophesied (past tense) of the Church, the children of God from among all people rejoicing in salvation. The angels rejoice with us and are endlessly fascinated with news of us. Jesus himself said, "I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance." (Luke 15:7) And again, for good measure, "Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." (Luke 15:10)

It is not a science at all to them, but happiness at the prospect of sharing their home with us. In case you have not heard, I tell you, the angels of God love us, really, really love us. They were eyewitnesses to things we can only imagine and live, have always lived, in the full light of the wisdom and glory of God. They long for our redemption too. Only let us be kind, one to another, ever gracious and forgiving and we will finally see them face to face in the presence of our Father and Redeemer.
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Isaiah 53:4 Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

PAST TENSE. Yet is was future. Matthew 8:17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bore our sicknesses.

Of course, what does it mean he carried our SICKNESS?

Jesus Christ shared our home, our very nature: of the dust. When therefore he will be carrying many into glory and one should stop him saying, "Where are you taking these?" He will say in that day, "They are MY brethren! The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Are these not a brand plucked from the fire?" (Mat. 24:31)
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The first lecture is in:
https://kc.instructure.com/courses/871063

Lectures 1, 2 and 4 are posted. There has been an apparent technical glitch with lecture 3 which is an important lecture!

The lectures can be seen on YouTube here: http://is.gd/sss2013

For Audio only, see http://is.gd/sss2013audio