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The Soul Is Eternal

The soul is necessary for existence of a human being. It is the eternal, nonmaterial (spiritual) part of a person through which he or she understands, reflects, feels, and desires.

Spirit properly means wind or breath. In 2 Thes.2:8 it means "breath," and in Eccles.8:8 the vital part in man. It also means the rational, immortal soul by which man is distinguished from animals (Acts 7:59; 1 Cor. 5:5; 1 Cor. 6:20; 1 Cor. 7:34), and the soul in its distinct state (Heb.12:23). A spirit is also an apparition (Job 4:15; Luke 24:37, 39), an angel (Heb.1:14), and a demon (Luke 4:36; 10:20). In Rom.1:4, 1 Tim. 3:16, 2 Cor. 3:17, 1 Pet.3:18, it indicates the divine nature.

The spirit is also called the inner man. This is what we will discuss; the soul or spirit within us. Some people try to separate the soul and spirit of man. They say that the spirit is the seat of intelligence with which we reason and understand (Pro.20:27; 1 Cor. 2:11), and the soul is the seat of our emotions with which we feel love, hate, joy, sorrow (Heb.10:38; 1 Sam.18:1; Job 14:22). The body is the seat of our five senses. 1 Thes. 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. [KJV] I believe that the spirit, soul, and body refer not so much to the distinct parts of a person as to the entire being of a person. I think this is Paul’s way of saying that God must be involved in every aspect of our lives. We cannot separate our spiritual lives from everything else. We cannot obey God only in spiritual ways and live for Him only one day each week. Christ must control all of us, not just a "religious" part.

Rom.7:22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: (KJV) Since the believer is under grace, and his will is to desire holiness, he truly delights in the law of God. God’s Law demands holiness, and the new man within us, God created in true holiness.

Ephes. 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; (KJV) Strength from the Spirit of God is in the inner man. It is strength in our soul; the strength of faith, to serve God. The law of Christ is written in our hearts, and the love of Christ fills our hearts, because Christ lives there. Where His Spirit dwells, there He dwells. The love of God in Christ is in our souls!

Mat.18:8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. (KJV) We must remove all stumbling blocks that cause us to sin, no matter how small. Jesus does not mean to cut off a part of our body; He means that any person, program, or teaching in the church that threatens the spiritual growth of the body must be removed. For the individual, any relationship, practice, or activity that leads to sin should be stopped. Jesus says it would be better to go to Heaven with one hand than to Hell with both. Sin affects more than our hands; it affects our minds and hearts.

Mat.19:29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. (KJV) Jesus assured the disciples that anyone who gives up something valuable for His sake will be repaid many times over in this life, maybe not in the same form. For example, a person may be rejected by his/her family for accepting Christ, but he/she will gain a larger family of believers.

Mat.25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: (KJV) God will separate His obedient followers from pretenders and unbelievers. The real evidence of our belief is how we act. To treat all persons as if they are Jesus is no easy task. But one day there will be a final separation: the souls of the faithful ones will go to be with Him. The souls of the wicked (unbelievers) will go to Hell for eternity.

Mat.25:46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. (KJV) The wicked (unbelievers, hypocrites) will go into eternal punishment, but the righteous (believers) will go into eternal life."

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (KJV) God loved the world (people) so much that He gave us His only Son, so that EVERYONE who believes in Him will never perish but have eternal life in Heaven above.

John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. (KJV) Everyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Those who refuse to believe in the Son will NEVER experience eternal life, for God’s holy wrath remains upon them.

John 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. The water (Holy Spirit, John 7:39) Jesus gives us takes away all our thirst. It becomes a endless spring within us, giving us eternal life. (KJV)

John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. (KJV) All those who listen to Jesus’ Words and believe in God who sent Him have eternal life. It begins the moment you accept Christ. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.

John 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. (KJV) We should not be so concerned about perishable things like food. We should really consider eternal life that only the Son of Man, can give us. For God the Father has sent Him for that very purpose.

John 6:40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. (KJV) It is God the Father’s will that all who SEE His Son and BELIEVE in Him should have eternal life, and that Jesus should raise us up at the last day.

John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. (KJV) Jesus tells us very clearly: I assure you, anyone who believes in me already has eternal life.

John 12:50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. (KJV) Our Lord publicly proclaimed, that EVERY ONE who believed on Him, and was His TRUR disciple, did not believe on Him only, but on the Father who sent Him. When we SEE Jesus, the glory of the Father, we learn to love, obey and trust in Him. We must look to Him daily; this Saviour who came as a Light into the world, then we are more and more freed from the darkness of ignorance, sin, and misery. We learn that the command of God our Saviour is everlasting life. But on the other hand, all those who despise, reject or neglect Jesus, will most certainly be condemned to an everlasting Hell. The soul is eternal and will live in one of two places: Heaven OR Hell! We are clearly instructed in God’s Word how to achieve eternal life;. It’s your decision IF you obey or not.

Romans 6:22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. (KJV) Since we are free from the power of sin and have become servants of God, we should do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life.

Galatians 6:8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. (KJV) Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful desires will harvest the consequences of evil and death. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. Again I tell you, the soul is eternal and will live in ONE of two places: Heaven or Hell --- your choice!

2 Thes. 1:9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; (KJV) ALL those who reject and refuse Jesus will be punished with everlasting destruction, FOREVER separated from the Lord and from His glorious power and all that is good.

2 Thes. 2:16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, (KJV) Only our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loved us and in their special way can give us everlasting comfort and good hope. Without Christ you are doomed!

I have brought forth many Scripture verses on eternal life. It is absolutely certain that your soul will live forever! IF you do not accept Christ as your Saviour and Lord, you will be doomed to an eternity in Hell. This weighs heavily on my mind and heart. God does NOT want any to perish in Hell, and neither do I. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. [KJV] The Lord isn’t really being slow about His promise to return, as some people think. Some think that because He has not returned, they can’t believe Him no matter what He says. God CANNOT lie (Titus 1:2). It’s just that His time clock is far different than ours! 1000 of our years is like ONE day to God (2 Pet.3:8). The reason He has not returned yet is because He is being patient. He does not want anyone to perish, so He is giving everyone more time to repent.

Some Scriptures on Hell

The future home of ALL unbelievers. Psalm 9:17; Pro.5:5; 9:13-18; 15:24; 23:13-14; Isaiah 30:33; 33:14; Mat.3:12; 5:29-30; 7:13-14; 8:11-12; 10:28; 13:30; 13:38-42; 13:49-50; 16:18; 18:8-9; 18:34-35; 22:13; 25:28-30; 25:41; 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Luke 3:17; 16:23-26; 16:28; Acts 1:25; 2 Thes. 1:9; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6; 1:23; Rev. 2:11; 9:1-2; 11:7; 14:10-11; 19:20; 20:10; 20:15; 21:8.

• A place of torment. Luke 16:23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. [KJV]

• The place of future punishment and everlasting destruction. 2 Thes. 1:9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; [KJV]

• Everlasting punishment. Mat.25:26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed.[KJV]

• Everlasting fire. Mat.25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: [KJV]

• Everlasting burnings. Isaiah 33:14

• A furnace of fire. Matthew 13:42, 50

• A lake of fire. Rev. 20:15

• Fire and brimstone. Rev. 14:10

• Unquenchable fire. Matthew 3:12

• Devouring fire. Isaiah 33:14

• A PLACE prepared for the devil. Matthew 25:41

• Punishment of, is eternal. Isaiah 33:14; Rev. 20:10

• The wicked shall be turned into. Psalm 9:17

• Human power CANNOT keep you from it. Ezekiel 32:27

• The body suffers in. Matthew 5:29; Matthew 10:28

• The soul suffers in. Matthew 10:28