Scripture doesn’t talk about human beings having an immortal soul– something that existed prior to birth and living on consciously after death. Yet, in several places, the spirit in man or of man is mentioned as returning to God at death.
In the context of what happens after human death Ecclesiastes 12:7 concludes with the phrase, “And the spirit will return to God who gave it.” Many view this to support the concept of human beings having an immortal soul, but is this really what is referred to here?
Scripture doesn’t talk about human beings having an immortal soul– something that existed prior to birth and living on consciously after death. Yet, in several places, the spirit in man or of man is mentioned as returning to God at death.
by Aaron Dean
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In order to more fully appreciate what we believe, it may help to learn about the religious beliefs of others.
Galatians 3:10-13 is one of the most frequently misused passages in the Bible.
Jesus often spoke of the freedom humanity would find through Him, but many misunderstand what this freedom is.
Many believe a God of love would be bound by His own character and principles to prevent suffering in the world, so why doesn’t God intervene to prevent human anguish and pain?
Knowing the truth of God’s plan of salvation for all of humanity transforms our view of God.
Some see the God of the Old Testament as a God of wrath, while the God of the New Testament is understood to be a God of love.
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