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)
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! The Value of a Soul