Dear Eddie, I've been a Christian my entire life and I've always known that when I die, I'm going to go to Heaven. And as much as people talk about

What is the human spirit? What does the Bible say about the nature of the human spirit? How is the human spirit related to the body and soul?

Do we have two or three parts? Body, soul, and spirit? Is humanity dichotomous or trichotomous?

You can lose your wallet. You can lose your dreams. You can lose your health. You can even lose your life. But you cannot afford to lose this.

Is the human soul mortal or immortal? Does every human being have an eternal soul? Or, do we receive eternal souls when God saves us?

Certainly there is more to humans than a complex brain architecture from which a mind would seem to emerge. However, this reader has two difficulties.

To depart from Scripture at any point is neither safe nor right. Thus Estabrooks discussion of my paper (Joubert 2011) in which he expressed his difficulties with my defense of the soul is welcome.

Are we just another animal? We can argue about DNA, brain size, and upright stature, but Genesis 1 emphasizes an infinitely greater privilege that sets mankind apart.

For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they ... The Bible says that those without Christ are dead while still physically living. .... the spirit does not receive salvation nor condemnation (Ecclesiastes 12:7 KJV

Ecclesiastes 12:7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

Study: State of the Dead (SD) Intent of Study: Man does not possess immortality. Only God does. Focus It: "He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath n...

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