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paxonel:
read again what i posted.
You mentioned Lazarus the friend of Jesus which is not the same Lazarus that goes to Abraham bosom

They are two different Lazarus

The is soul is the mind.
And you have to specify, it is the soul of the believer that doesn't die.
The soul of the unbeliever dies and is gone forever

1)So where did people who died before Abraham go to?

2)Since you claimed that death Is a blink of an eye to a believer, where did Lazarus who was Jesus friend go to when he died for 4 days?

3)Are you saying that when people die, they do not go to a particular location whether it is heaven or hell or earth?

4)you clearly stated earlier that the mind represents the spirit. Why are you changing mouth now that the mind is the soul? Is soul and spirit the same?

Truthseeker10:
1)So where did people who died before Abraham go to?

2)Since you claimed that death Is a blink of an eye to a believer, where did Lazarus who was Jesus friend go to when he died for 4 days?

The reason i declined responding to this your question :
I thought by now, since Jehovah witnesses spend a lot of time to read bible, you people should have seen that there are timing for every scriptures?
By extension, everything that happens in this world have specific time and seasons Ecclesiastes 3:1

Let me ask you the question : at what exact time was the new covenant established?
Before Christ resurrection or after Christ resurrection?

If you can answer that question, then you get the answers to your questions

3)Are you saying that when people die, they do not go to a particular location whether it is heaven or hell or earth?

1 Corinthians 15:37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

According to this parable, when you plant a seed it dies first inside the ground, but germinates to a new body plant, or tree.

ALL THESE HAPPENS HERE ON THIS EARTH, IT DOES NOT HAPPEN IN ANY MYSTERIOUS PLACE.
SO RESURRECTION IS A NATURAL PROCESS

4)you clearly stated earlier that the mind represents the spirit.

that is, according to how God sees the soul which is the mind. because God is a spirit.

Why are you changing mouth now that the mind is the soul?

I did not change any mouth!
I can look at someone(a Christian specifically) and what do i see?
I see the body and that body is the soul who has his brain, which is his mind.
But God doesn't see him that way.
Infact, God is not even looking at the brain or the body as the soul. Because these things will decay when the person dies. John 3:6

There is a spirit that comes with resurrection of Christ, and that is the holy spirit.
That is what God sees as the soul or the mind.
It is the mind because, from the end of person, it is that mind the person believes that Jesus was crucified and is resurrected for his redemption.
And that is what lives on, after the body dies

Is soul and spirit the same?

then i will ask you, are you asking this question according to how God view the soul or according to how humans view the soul?
Because at the end, it is God that judges, not humans.

You see the reason why i declined some of your questions?
Because i throught by now, you should know

paxonel:
The reason i declined responding to this your question :
I thought by now, since Jehovah witnesses spend a lot of time to read bible, you people should have seen that there are timing for every scriptures?
By extension, everything that happens in this world have specific time and seasons Ecclesiastes 3:1

Let me ask you the question : at what exact time was the new covenant established?
Before Christ resurrection or after Christ resurrection?

oga kindly tell us where people went to after they died before the covenant of Abraham. You were the one that brought Abraham covenant teaching in relation to the death of people. So please clarify your teachings.

1 Corinthians 15:37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

According to this parable, when you plant a seed it dies first inside the ground, but germinates to a new body plant, or tree.

ALL THESE HAPPENS HERE ON THIS EARTH, IT DOES NOT HAPPEN IN ANY MYSTERIOUS PLACE.
SO RESURRECTION IS A NATURAL PROCESS

Are you telling us here that when a person dies on earth, his body re-germinate from the soil? What happens to the spirit and soul after death?

that is, according to how God sees the soul which is the mind. because God is a spirit.
I did not change any mouth!
I can look at someone(a Christian specifically) and what do i see?
I see the body and that body is the soul who has his brain, which is his mind.
But God doesn't see him that way.
Infact, God is not even looking at the brain or the body as the soul. Because these things will decay when the person dies. John 3:6

There is a spirit that comes with resurrection of Christ, and that is the holy spirit.
That is what God sees as the soul or the mind.
It is the mind because, from the end of person, it is that mind the person believes that Jesus was crucified and is resurrected for his redemption.
And that is what lives on, after the body dies
then i will ask you, are you asking this question according to how God view the soul or according to how humans view the soul?
Because at the end, it is God that judges, not humans.

You see the reason why i declined some of your questions?
Because i throught by now, you should know

🤣🤣🤣what kind of explanation is this?

Oga are you teaching us here that humans are only made up of body and soul?
Are you teaching us here that humans only have spirit after their resurrection?

paxonel:
read again what i posted.
You mentioned Lazarus the friend of Jesus which is not the same Lazarus that goes to Abraham bosom

They are two different Lazarus

The is soul is the mind.
And you have to specify, it is the soul of the believer that doesn't die.
The soul of the unbeliever dies and is gone forever

Oga since you taught us that a believers death is just a blink of an eye, where did Lazarus who was the friend of Jesus go to when he died for 4 days?

Case close

Soul’s Eternal Conscious Existence & Consequences. Luke 16:19-31

Part 2 of 2. Analyzing Ezekiel 18: 4, 20, Malachi 4:1-3; & Luke 16:19-31.

1. Conscious Existence After Death.

In the parable: The rich man dies and is in torment in Hades, while Lazarus is comforted in Abraham’s bosom. Both are fully conscious—the rich man speaks, feels thirst, and remembers his life on earth. Lazarus is comforted, and Abraham converses with the rich man. This shows that death does not mean annihilation. The soul continues to exist and experience either comfort or torment immediately after physical death.

2. Eternal Separation and Irreversible Destiny.

Abraham says: “Between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.” This indicates a fixed, eternal state—no second chances after death. The rich man’s request for relief and for Lazarus to warn his brothers is denied, emphasizing that judgment is final.

3. Supports Eternal Hellfire.

The rich man is described as being in torment and in flames. While this is a parable, Jesus uses real concepts to teach eternal truths. The torment is conscious and ongoing, not momentary. This aligns with other passages like Mark 9:48 (“where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched”) and Revelation 20:10 (the lake of fire where the wicked are tormented forever).

4. Soul’s Immortality.

The rich man and Lazarus both exist after death without physical bodies (prior to resurrection), proving that the soul survives physical death. Later, at the Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11–15), both righteous and wicked will receive resurrected bodies—righteous for eternal life, wicked for eternal punishment. “Those in hell will have resurrected bodies suited for eternal punishment” (Daniel 12:2; Matt 10:28; 25:46; John 5:28-29; Revelation 20:11-15.

5. Eternal Soul at the Last Great Throne of Judgement.

“The soul who sins shall die” (Ezekiel 18.20-24). Death here refers to spiritual separation from YHVH, not annihilation. Spiritual death is a separation from YHVH (Genesis 2.17; Ephesians 2.1). If sin cause spiritual death, then repentance brings soul to life (Ezekiel 18. 21-22;32). The soul remains eternal and faces great white throne judgment. Final judgement occurs at Great White throne (Rev 20.11-15).

Revelation 20:11–15 describes the final judgment at the Great White Throne: “I saw the dead… standing before the throne… books were opened… and the dead were judged according to what they had done… If anyone’s name was not found written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” This shows the eternal fate of the soul—judgment and everlasting punishment or life.

What is Soul?

Soul is Nephesh in Hebrew and literally means breath or living being. Nephesh = Whole Person. In Hebrew, nephesh often refers to the entire living being. It is used in the Old Testament to describe Life itself (Genesis 1:30); A person as a whole (Genesis 2:7); Inner being or soul (Psalm 42:1). The use of the word Soul has total occurrences 754 times in the Hebrew OT. Translated as “soul”: 472 times (e.g., Exodus 12:4). Translated via 44 different English words/phrases (e.g., life, appetite, person) in the remaining 282 occurrences.

In Genesis 2.7, a soul (Hebrew: nephesh) refers to the whole person—body and life combined. Here, nephesh refers to the whole living being—body + breath = a complete person. It emphasizes the creation of humanity as a unified physical and spiritual entity. Nephesh is not an immaterial soul alone; it describes a living person with life force.

These examples illustrate that nephesh can refer to a human individual—not just as “soul” in an abstract sense, but as the person themselves or their life in the community or duty contexts. Key insight: Nephesh does not only mean an immortal, immaterial entity. It also often refers to the whole living being—a unified person. This is why in Ezekiel 18:4, “All souls are Mine” means all people belong to God. The focus is on spiritual consequence (separation from YHVH), not physical death or annihilation.

Next: Resurrected Bodies & Eternal Judgement in Hell: A Biblical Examination and Analysis

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SeraphEl:
Beware: Soul Annihilation is a Dangerous Doctrine: “The smoke of torment is forever” (Rev 14.11)

“The 2nd Death is Eternal Separation from YHVH NOT Annihilation.

The Soul (Hb: Nefesh) comprises of your mind, your will & your emotions. It can also represent the whole physical person. These aspects of the soul- person persist forever, and your spirit lives on eternally either in life or in fires of hell. This implies, you will retain your memory, ageless and timeless, writhing in agony forever. How? Just as spoken of in Scripture, all dead or alive will receive a resurrected body. This is the body for which your soul will inhabit and experience the burning and gnashing of teeth for all eternity. *More on this aspect of resurrected bodies coming.

“Eternal” Consequences is an Ongoing Experience. The Bible uses “eternal” for both punishment and life in Matthew 25:46: “These will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into life eternal.” If eternal life means endless existence, then eternal punishment must mean endless suffering. The parallel makes it clear that both states are equally endless.

Eternal Fire Is Unending. The smoke of their torment is forever (Revelation 14.11) : 9 Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, 10 he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. 11 And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they (=bodies/souls of the wicked) have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.”

Second Death does NOT mean Non-Existence. “Second death” in Revelation 20:14–15 refers to eternal separation from YHVH, not annihilation. Death here is relational, not merely physical. The wicked are cast into the lake of fire, which is described as unending and irreversible. Physical death is the first death, which all humans experience because of sin (Hebrews 9:27). The second death is the ultimate and irreversible judgment for those who reject God’s salvation.

Fire Consumes; but is unquenchable. Scripture calls hell’s fire “unquenchable” and says it “never shall be quenched” (Mark 9:43–48]. If fire simply consumed and ended, it would be quenched. Instead, the imagery emphasizes ongoing torment, not quick destruction.
Destruction does not mean cessation. Terms like “destroy” or “perish” often mean ruin, not cessation of existence. For example, 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9 speaks of “everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord,” which implies ongoing exclusion, not non-being.
Immortality of soul is for both righteous and the wicked. Immortality for the righteous does not mean the wicked cease to exist. The wicked experience the “second death” in the lake of fire, which is eternal separation and punishment (Revelation 21:8]. The fire is “unquenchable,” and the punishment is “everlasting.”

Leaving no root or branches (Malachi 4.1-3) speaks of the wicked not leaving any remnant on the new earth (after return of Christ). It does not mean, and it is not saying the soul of the wicked are annihilated.

Lake of Fire and Second Death. Revelation 20:14–15 – “Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire… anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” This is called the “second death,” which is final and irreversible. Revelation 21:8 – Lists those condemned to the lake of fire, emphasizing its permanence. Example of Eternal Judgment. Jude 1:7 – Sodom and Gomorrah are described as “suffering the vengeance of eternal fire,” showing that God’s judgment is everlasting, not momentary. Everlasting Destruction. 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9 –

The ungodly face “everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord.” The biblical evidence strongly supports that hell is real, eternal, and irreversible, not a temporary state ending in annihilation. The language of Scripture—eternal fire, unquenchable fire, everlasting punishment—consistently points to permanent separation from God rather than cessation of existence.

Key Points of the Case Against Annihilation

• The Nature of the Second Death is Relational, Not Just Physical: It is separation from YHVH’s presence forever (2 Thessalonians 1:8–9 – “everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord”). Once cast into the lake of fire, there is no escape or second chance (Rev. 14: 9-11; 20:15). Yeshua describes hell as a place where “their worm shall not die, everlasting, and neither shall their fire be quenched” (Isaiah 66:24; Mark 9:43–48), implying ongoing experience.

• Death = Separation: In Scripture, death often means separation rather than extinction. Physical death separates body and soul; spiritual death separates man from YHVH; the second death is eternal separation from YHVH’s presence and blessings.

• Not Annihilation: If the second death meant non-existence, terms like “unquenchable fire” and “everlasting punishment” would lose meaning. Instead, these terms emphasize permanence and ongoing reality.

• Eternal hell underscores the urgency of salvation and ongoing sanctification; those who endure to the end will not pass thru 2nd death (Rev 2:11).

Next: Ezekiel 18, Malachi 4.1-3, & the parable of the rich & Lazarus in Luke 16: Spiritual Death, Conscious Existence & Eternal consequences

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Will those in hell receive bodies? A Biblical Examination.

Scriptural Exegetical Studies Shows “Those in hell will have resurrected bodies suited for eternal punishment.”

A common theological question concerns the nature of resurrection and eternal destiny: If souls are eternal and believers receive glorified bodies suited for the new heaven and new earth, do those who face eternal judgment also receive bodies? While Scripture does not state explicitly that “Those in hell will have resurrected bodies suited for eternal punishment,” Scripture clearly teaches that both the righteous and the wicked will be resurrected bodily, and both destinies involve the whole person—body and soul.

This article compiles the key passages that form the basis of this doctrine and explains the difference between resurrected bodies and glorified bodies.

Biblical Foundation for the Resurrection of All People

1. Daniel 12:2 — Two Resurrections

“Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt.”
This shows that both groups experience a bodily resurrection—one for life, the other for judgment.

2. John 5:28–29 — Resurrection of Life and Resurrection of Judgment

Yeshua taught: “All who are in the graves will hear His voice and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.” This establishes two destinies, both involving bodily resurrection.

3. Revelation 20:11–15 — The Wicked Judged After Resurrection

At the Great White Throne judgment, “the dead” stand before YHVH: To "Stand" Before YHVH, requires a physical body.

• “The sea gave up the dead…”
• “Death and Hades gave up the dead…”
• “They were judged…”

Finally, “Anyone not found in the Book of Life was thrown into the lake of fire.” This scene requires that the wicked be resurrected bodily in order to stand before YHVH in judgment.

4. Matthew 10:28 — Body and Soul in Final Punishment

Yeshua warns: “Fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.” This again confirms that final punishment involves the whole body of person, not merely the soul.

5. Matthew 25:46 — Everlasting Destinies

“These will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into life eternal.”

Eternal punishment, when combined with Yeshua’s teaching that both body and soul are involved (Matthew 10:28), implies a bodily existence during eternal judgment.

On The Biblical Teachings of “Eternal Hell & Conscious Punishment” .

“Their worms that never die” — What does that imply?

When Yeshua quotes Isaiah 66:24 and speaks of “their worm does not die” (Mark 9:48), He is not describing disembodied souls. Worms do not feast on spirits. Worms consume physical bodies. [/b]This detail is important because Scripture is making a point about the physical reality of end time judgment.

Here’s what that phrase implies:

[b]1. Worms imply something physical remains

A worm can only feed on something material. So, the phrase “their worm does not die” implies:
• A corporeal body is present
• The body is not consumed completely
• The decay process never reaches completion

It is an image of unending corruption — not annihilation.

2. Isaiah’s original context makes this clear
Isaiah 66:24 describes a post judgment scene where corpses are visible: “…they will look on the corpses of the men who transgressed against Me…” Then Isaiah adds: “…their worm will not die, and their fire will not be quenched…” This isn’t metaphorical language about “souls suffering.” It explicitly mentions corpses, which is physical.

3. Yeshua quotes Isaiah word for word

In Mark 9:48, Yeshua intentionally uses the exact same imagery:
• Worm that does not die
• Fire that is not quenched

These are physical pictures of ongoing judgment rooted directly in Isaiah’s prophecy. Yeshua is not changing the meaning; He is affirming it.


4. It communicates an unending state, not literal worms forever eating the same flesh

The point of the imagery is perpetuity — a condition that never ends. Just as: Unquenchable fire means fire that cannot be put out. Undying worm means corruption that never ceases

The imagery conveys: A judgment that never finishes. A condition that never resolves. A physical reality that mirrors a spiritual truth. This points toward the resurrection of the wicked, who are raised bodily for judgment (Daniel 12:2; John 5:29). A body is necessary for this imagery to remain coherent.

So yes — the worms imply a body. The biblical language is not describing bodiless suffering.

It is describing:

• Bodily resurrection
• Physical judgment
• Endless corruption symbolized by worms
• Endless destruction symbolized by fire

And it aligns perfectly with the prophetic framework of bodily resurrection followed by divine judgment.

SeraphEl:
On The Biblical Teachings of “Eternal Hell & Conscious Punishment” .

“Their worms that never die” — What does that imply?

When Yeshua quotes Isaiah 66:24 and speaks of “their worm does not die” (Mark 9:48), He is not describing disembodied souls. Worms do not feast on spirits. Worms consume physical bodies. [/b]This detail is important because Scripture is making a point about the physical reality of end time judgment.

Here’s what that phrase implies:

[b]1. Worms imply something physical remains

A worm can only feed on something material. So, the phrase “their worm does not die” implies:
• A corporeal body is present
• The body is not consumed completely
• The decay process never reaches completion

It is an image of unending corruption — not annihilation.

2. Isaiah’s original context makes this clear
Isaiah 66:24 describes a post judgment scene where corpses are visible: “…they will look on the corpses of the men who transgressed against Me…” Then Isaiah adds: “…their worm will not die, and their fire will not be quenched…” This isn’t metaphorical language about “souls suffering.” It explicitly mentions corpses, which is physical.

3. Yeshua quotes Isaiah word for word

In Mark 9:48, Yeshua intentionally uses the exact same imagery:
• Worm that does not die
• Fire that is not quenched

These are physical pictures of ongoing judgment rooted directly in Isaiah’s prophecy. Yeshua is not changing the meaning; He is affirming it.


4. It communicates an unending state, not literal worms forever eating the same flesh

The point of the imagery is perpetuity — a condition that never ends. Just as: Unquenchable fire means fire that cannot be put out. Undying worm means corruption that never ceases

The imagery conveys: A judgment that never finishes. A condition that never resolves. A physical reality that mirrors a spiritual truth. This points toward the resurrection of the wicked, who are raised bodily for judgment (Daniel 12:2; John 5:29). A body is necessary for this imagery to remain coherent.

So yes — the worms imply a body. The biblical language is not describing bodiless suffering.

It is describing:

• Bodily resurrection
• Physical judgment
• Endless corruption symbolized by worms
• Endless destruction symbolized by fire

And it aligns perfectly with the prophetic framework of bodily resurrection followed by divine judgment.

If your explanation above is correct about what happens to the body of wicked people, How do you explain Jesus's words below about what happens to the body and soul?

Matthew 10:28

King James Bible
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell