Christian ideas of the soul

Question 1

Immortal

Answer 1

Explanation: The soul will never die, body dies but the soul doesn’t
Evidence: ‘the body is sown as perishable it is raised as imperishable’ (1 Corinthians 15:42+44)

Question 2

In the likeness of God

Answer 2

Explanation: soul made like God who is eternal
Evidence: ‘God created man in his own image’ (Genesis 1:27)

Question 3

Sacred

Answer 3

Explanation: Body is sacred as it possesses a soul
Evidence: ‘God breathed into his nostrils, the breath of life, and the man became a living being’ (Genesis 2:7)

Question 4

Resurrection

Answer 4

Explanation: There is life after death shown by the resurrection. Their mortal body dies, spirit survives
Evidence: ‘It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body’ (1 Corinthians 15: 42+44 new testament)

Question 5

Conflict

Answer 5

Explanation: The body and soul are in conflict. Body want to satisfy its desires and pleasures whilst the spirit wants to please God
Evidence: ‘When i went to be good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being i delight in God’s law’