•    Use eSword to search for the phrase “immortal soul”.
If you need help using eSword refer to the eSword website tutorials.

    •    You’ll probably find the phrase “immortal soul” doesn’t occur, so try searching for just “immortal”. You should find one reference in 1Timothy. To whom does this refer? Who is immortal?

    •      Try widening the search by changing the criteria to “Regular expressions”. This will include longer words based on the search word.

    •    What do the results tell you about immortality?

    •    Is it something we already have, or is it something we need to be given?

    •    Is there anyone who already has it?

    •    How many already have it?

    •    What conclusions can you draw from your search?

Now you know what the Bible teaches about the immortal soul, and what it doesn’t teach, what are the implications of your new found knowledge? Perhaps you’d like to look into it further. Why not try working through the “Bible Surprises” part 2 on “The soul”.