Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Genesis 2:16-17Mortality originated in the fall Psalms 90:3,5See also It is the decree of God Genesis 3:19; 6:3Ecclesiastes 3:20 See also It is universal 1 Corinthians 15:222 Samuel 14:14 Job 30:23 It is inevitable Ecclesiastes 3:2Romans 6:23 Romans 5:12 See also It is a judgment from God Romans 5:15-19Hebrews 9:27 See also It leads to judgment 2 Corinthians 5:10Romans 8:20-21 Mortality extends to the creation Ecclesiastes 3:19Human beings likened to the animals Psalms 90:5-6; 103:15-16Isaiah 40:6-7 Human beings likened to the grass 1 Peter 1:24James 1:10 Job 10:8-9 The natural reaction to mortality A sense of oppression 1 Corinthians 15:32See also Carefree abandon Isaiah 22:13Job 20:6-11 The godly reaction to mortality Psalms 22:29; 89:48Humility Ecclesiastes 3:21-22Luke 12:25 Trust Psalms 90:12The pursuit of wisdom Isaiah 55:6See also Saving faith Psalms 39:4-82 Corinthians 6:2 Romans 6:12; 7:14-25 The struggle with sin Ecclesiastes 12:7Death is not the end See also The spirit returns to God Philippians 1:23Daniel 12:2 1 Corinthians 15:53-54 The body will be raised See also Isaiah 25:8Romans 8:11 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 2 Corinthians 5:4 John 11:25-26 See also Eternal life through Jesus Christ Matthew 25:462 Timothy 1:9-10 1 John 5:11-12 Revelation 22:3-5 Matthew 25:46 Revelation 14:11; 20:10,15 Eternal punishment for the wicked See also 1310 God as judge2324 Christ as Saviour 2424 gospel, promises 4464 harvest 6020 sin 6145 deceit 6154 fall, the 6644 eternal life 9020 death 9135 immortality 9240 last judgment 9410 heaven |
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