Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6100 Aspects of sin » 6203 mortality The human state of being subject to death and decay. God did not create human beings to be like this; mortality is the consequence of sin and is countered by the gospel promise of eternal life in Jesus Christ. Mortality originated in the fall It is the decree of God Psalm 90:3,5 See also Genesis 3:19; Genesis 6:3 It is universal Ecclesiastes 3:20 See also 1 Corinthians 15:22 It is inevitable 2 Samuel 14:14; Job 30:23; Ecclesiastes 3:2; Romans 6:23 It is a judgment from God Romans 5:12 See also Romans 5:15-19 It leads to judgment Hebrews 9:27 See also 2 Corinthians 5:10 Mortality extends to the creation Human beings likened to the animals Human beings likened to the grass Psalm 90:5-6; Psalm 103:15-16; Isaiah 40:6-7; 1 Peter 1:24; James 1:10 The natural reaction to mortality A sense of oppression Carefree abandon 1 Corinthians 15:32 See also Isaiah 22:13 The godly reaction to mortality Humility Job 20:6-11; Psalm 22:29; Psalm 89:48; Ecclesiastes 3:21-22 Trust The pursuit of wisdom Saving faith Isaiah 55:6 See also Psalm 39:4-8; 2 Corinthians 6:2 The struggle with sin Death is not the end The spirit returns to God Ecclesiastes 12:7 See also Philippians 1:23 The body will be raised Daniel 12:2; 1 Corinthians 15:53-54 See also Isaiah 25:8; Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44; 2 Corinthians 5:4 Eternal life through Jesus Christ John 11:25-26 See also Matthew 25:46; 2 Timothy 1:9-10; 1 John 5:11-12; Revelation 22:3-5 Eternal punishment for the wicked Matthew 25:46; Revelation 14:11; Revelation 20:10,15 See also
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