70 likes | 397 Views
The Value of a Soul. What is a Soul? The inner person that is distinct from the body (Matt. 10:28). Generally synonymous with the spirit (Gen. 2:27, KJV; Eccl. 12:6-7; James 2:26). Sometimes distinguished from the spirit (Heb. 4:12; 1 Thess. 5:23). When distinct…
E N D
The Value of a Soul What is a Soul? • The inner person that is distinct from the body (Matt. 10:28). • Generally synonymous with the spirit (Gen. 2:27, KJV; Eccl. 12:6-7; James 2:26). • Sometimes distinguished from the spirit (Heb. 4:12; 1 Thess. 5:23). When distinct… • The spirit reflects the image of God. • The soul is the animate part of human beings. • It is eternal (Eccl. 3:11; 2 Cor. 4:17-5:3)
The Value of a Soul What is the Value of a Soul? • The soul is more valuable than any material thing (Mark 8:34-38). • How do we assign value in earthly things? • Beauty or uniqueness. • Durability or rarity. • Material things are worthless if you’re dead. • Even your life will be worthless if you lose your soul.
The Value of a Soul What is the Soul’s Destiny? The body will die, but the soul will face judgment (Heb. 9:27-28). We will be rewarded or punished for what we have done in the body (2 Cor. 5:9-11). Man can kill the body, but God can destroy the soul (Matt. 10:28; Rev. 20:11-15).
The Value of a Soul How is the Soul Saved? • We must make this choice • Obeying God leads to life (Heb. 10:37-38; Rev. 22:14-15; 2 Thess. 1:6-10; John 8:51 Save the most valuable thing you possess by obeying the gospel today!