Soul

"And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul" (Genesis 2:7, King James Version).

Ever since man became a soul some 6,000 years ago, there's been considerable debate and confusion over what the word actually means. The Bible has the answer; the resources below will point you to it.

Sing to the Lord in the Honor of Joy!
A blog post by Amanda Boyer
Sing to the Lord in the Honor of Joy!

In the book of Acts, there is an incredible story about two of God's servants, Paul and Silas.

Posted September 26, 2011 | 4 comments
Family of Destiny
Darris McNeely
Steve Myers
Gary Petty

Where will you spend eternity? Floating idly on clouds in heaven or as part of God's creative, active family? Don't miss this!

Posted January 30, 2011 | 0 comments
Ancient Pagan Belief in Heaven

The idea that souls go to heaven at death originated in pagan religion, not the Bible.

Posted January 24, 2011 | 0 comments
Will a Loving God Punish People Forever in Hell?

Millions believe that God is loving and merciful, but also that He has condemned millions to suffer torment for all eternity. Is something wrong with this picture, or is the problem a distorted belief about hell?

Posted January 24, 2011 | 0 comments
The Moment After You Die
Darris McNeely
Gary Petty

What happens after death? Whatever you think you know can be challenged from the one source that gives the real answer.

Posted January 9, 2011 | 22 comments
Ancient Pagan Belief in Heaven

The idea that souls go to heaven at death originated in pagan religion, not the Bible.

Posted December 20, 2010 | 0 comments
What About Reported Life-After-Death Experiences?

Is life after death experiences possible?

Posted December 19, 2010 | 0 comments
The History of the Immortal-Soul Teaching

Despite widespread use of the phrase immortal soul, this terminology is found nowhere in the Bible. Where did the idea of an immortal soul originate?

Posted December 19, 2010 | 0 comments
Do Some Bible Verses Teach That We Have an Immortal Soul?

Some believe that various scriptures support belief in an immortal soul. Let's consider some of these passages and understand what they really say.

Posted December 19, 2010 | 0 comments
What is the "spirit in man"?

Several verses in the Bible talk about a spirit of man that is described much differently from what many religions envision as an immortal soul. What is this spirit in man?

Posted November 10, 2010 | 0 comments

Videos in Soul

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The Moment After You Die

What happens after death? Whatever you think you know can be challenged from the one source that gives the real answer.

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Dancing with the Dark Side - An Interview with a Former Witch

Wicca, divination, sorcery. The occult is in the midst of society. The Bible says to avoid and resist it. Learn how.

Soul Sermons

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The Rapture: Is It Biblical?
Presented by Ken Martin

There is a commonly held belief that the saints will be raptured away. What does the Bible have to say about the rapture theory?


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Posted February 3, 2001 | 1 comments |
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Do We Go To Heaven?
Presented by Peter Eddington

And belief in the immortality of the soul was an important aspect of ancient thought. Espoused by the Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, Aristotle--long before Christianity. In fact, the Christian belief in an immortal soul actually comes from ancient paganism. It was merged falsely with Christianity.


Posted February 17, 2001 | 0 comments |
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Related Booklet

Heaven and Hell: What Does the Bible Really Teach?

Heaven and Hell: What Does the Bible Really Teach?

Few things could be more important than what happens to us when this life ends. Most people believe the Bible teaches that we will go to either heaven or hell at death. They might be surprised at what it really says!

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