If God only hath immortality, why do souls say they are eternal?

Question

1 Timothy 6:15-17

15. Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

16. Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

17. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

Answer 1

The Bible plainly says that man "became a living soul..." at the creation of Adam. Read Ezekiel 18:4 and verse 20:
"The soul that sinneth it shall die!" But don't just take my word for it, look it up in your own Bible, and you will see the absolute PROOF that we are not possessed of an "immortal soul" at all, but that there is, in fact, a "spirit in man" of which the Bible speaks; that spiritual quality of the mind of we human beings which lifts us far above the animal plane; makes us human, made in the image and similitude of God, possessed of a conscience, able to build character, and creatures of free moral agency and volition.
The Bible plainly shows that, at death, there is no further consciousness! Solomon said, plainly, that he did not know whether the spirit returned to God, or went back down into the earth-but one thing he knew, as did David his father, there is no further consciousness in death!
What would God want with all of those "souls," anyway? Have you ever heard a sermon wherein the pastor tried to tell you what you will be doing the third year you are "up in heaven"? How about your thirtieth year, three hundredth year, or the end of your third millennium? Life on this earth can be fairly interesting-especially if it involves a good deal of education, travel, and a wide range of experience. As Solomon said, our eyes are never satisfied; our ears are never filled. our thirst and taste never truly sated. Just because we have seen one gorgeous sunset does not mean we want it to be our last, we are not yet tired of hearing the beautiful sounds of nature, of beautiful music, the voice of loved ones, the happy laughter of our own babies-in short, we human beings are never really through living so long as we can still enjoy life!
What if the Bible promises you, not "heaven" in some wraith-like condition of a "soul" wafting around shuffling through harp music for billions of years, but promises you, instead. the first one-thousand years of co-rulership with Jesus Christ busily straightening out the incredible evils that grip this planet?
What if the Bible issued to you such challenges as becoming a mayor, president, king or ruler over small or great countries? What if, once given the great wisdom, patience, understanding, vast knowledge and experience, you are also equipped with the spiritual POWER to carry out your edicts? What would you do? Would you see to it there was no more crime? Would you eradicate poverty? Would you do away with sickness and disease? Would you outlaw war? Would such an opportunity be desirable?
Believe it or not, Almighty God DOES offer you an opportunity to help straighten out this world in the millennial reign of Jesus Christ! And, believe it or not, God is going to outlaw war, yet, human nature will remain pretty much the same during the first one-thousand years of the rulership of God's kingdom on this earth!
No, the world is not a "soul farm" with thousands dying daily and going either to "heaven or to hell." YOUR OWN BIBLE TELLS YOU PLAINLY WHAT REALLY IS GOING TO HAPPEN!

Answer 2

Hello, Immortals definition: having absolutely no beginning or an end, the endlessness of... ,being imperishable, and/or to possess fame (kinda like the king of rock and roll-Elvis). Eternal is another word that can be used in lieu of immortal. These two words share the same meaning, its just a perfect example of good writing. Whomever wrote the bible sealing the Will of God in print did a fine job of avoiding the redundancy of a word repeated repeatedly in the studied scriptures of today.

Answer 3

There's so much wrong with this question that it can't possibly be saved.

Back in reality, there's no God, no souls, and nothing has immortality.

It's easy to answer these questions if you're willing to accept the truth.

Answer 4

"souls" can't talk.

In this passage Paul is illuminating the need for us to continue In our faith, not being distracted by the things of this world or the false knowledge that abounds.

1Ti 6:13 In the presence of God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a good confession before Pontius Pilate, I charge you
1Ti 6:14 to keep the commandment without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
1Ti 6:15 which God will bring about in His own time. He is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords,
1Ti 6:16 the only One who has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom none of mankind has seen or can see, to whom be honor and eternal might. Amen.
1Ti 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.
1Ti 6:18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
1Ti 6:19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the age to come, so that they may take hold of life that is real.
1Ti 6:20 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent, empty speech and contradictions from the "knowledge" that falsely bears that name.
1Ti 6:21 By professing it, some people have deviated from the faith. Grace be with all of you.

God is immortal and He gives that immortality to those who pledge their lives to Him, through Jesus. Not an immortality of life in this world, but in the next.

Joh 3:14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,
Joh 3:15 so that everyone who believes in Him will have eternal life.
Joh 3:16 "For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.
Joh 3:17 For God did not send His Son into the world that He might judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.
Joh 3:18 Anyone who believes in Him is not judged, but anyone who does not believe is already judged, because he has not believed in the name of the One and Only Son of God.

Answer 5

I think the distinction is a matter of the state of progression of souls. God has already reached a state of immortality wherein he can no longer die. Man's soul is eternal, but has not died and been resurrected yet.

Answer 6

Your question makes no sense. What is the difference between immortality and a soul eternal?

There is no difference they both refer to spirituality.

Answer 7

I can find bible quotes to present out of context to prove or disprove almost anything.

They are often meaningless in context, so removing them from their context is not likely to be real convincing to any one who actually thinks.

Love and blessings
don

Answer 8

Are we souls? So the body is part of the soul and without it, the souls would cease existing?

Answer 9

since souls are just products of the imagination, you can make them be anything you want

Answer 10

he also said if we believe we will have eternal life...