Principal Point of Faith #3: The Nature of Man Apply It! — about Our Mortal Nature 1. Why do you think God made us mortal? 2. If he had made us with an immortal spirit, what huge problem would He have? 3. If we have an immortal soul, what is the purpose of the resurrection? … [Read more…]
Principal Point of Faith #3: The Nature of Man Why I Don’t Believe I Have an Immortal Soul … 1. Popular Christianity says only that “the Bible assumes the belief in the immortal soul” —because it is not stated anywhere 2. The idea came from the Greeks Plato said the “soul” was “self-moving and indivisible” … [Read more…]
Principal Point of Faith #3: The Nature of Man Definitions to Remember (from Strong’s Greek & Hebrew Dictionary) The Three Most Frequently used Hebrew Words Translated as “Man” in the Bible: 1. Enosh Strong’s Reference #<H520> Translated in KJV as: man 520, certain 10, misc 34 [Total Count: 564] From <H605> (‘anash); properly a mortal … [Read more…]
Principal Point of Faith #3: The Nature of Man Terms to Define Define these terms, and add any other terms you would like to remember, as discussed in this lesson. Term: Definition: life death mortal immortal corruptible incorruptible soul sleep resurrection Remember: The Bible NEVER ONCE describes the “soul” or “spirit” as immortal, or … [Read more…]
Principal Point of Faith #3: The Nature of Man 1. What does the Bible teach about our nature? (definition of nature as used here: “physical constitution; inherent, essential likeness”) (a) The Bible says the human race (man, mankind, humankind) is mortal, i.e., subject to sickness, decay and death. “Can a mortal be more righteous than … [Read more…]