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The Value of One Soul. Matthew 16:26. Your Soul – Your Life. Soul (psuche): General term for life (Matt 2:20) Distinguishable from human spirit, Heb 4:12; 1 Ths 5:23 Immaterial, invisible, Matt 10:28 The value of your soul corresponds to the value of your life.
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The Value of One Soul Matthew 16:26
Your Soul – Your Life • Soul (psuche): General term for life (Matt 2:20) • Distinguishable from human spirit, Heb 4:12; 1 Ths 5:23 • Immaterial, invisible, Matt 10:28 • The value of your soul corresponds to the value of your life
The value of one soul Jesus and One Soul
We Must Value Each Soul Like Jesus Did • Do not predetermine someone’s reaction to the truth • Do not cast off certain ones as “worthless” • Remember to never neglect our opportunities to teach even one person the gospel and help even one to overcome sin (Gal 6:1-2; Jas 5:19-20)
Why is the Soul so Valuable?Matthew 16:26; Luke 15:8-9 • Made in the image of God Gen 1:26-27; 2:7 • Intellect, emotion, free will and conscience • Moral responsibility and accountability, Ezek 18:20 • Eternal life to every soul who believes, Jno 5:21, 24, 29; 6:54
Why is the Soul so Valuable? Matthew 16:26; Luke 15:8-9 • Christ died for every soul, Heb 2:9; Jno 3:16 • Sinful souls, Rom 5:6-8 • Died for the homeless, the immoral, the false teacher, the infidel… • Remove our prejudices, Jas 2:1-4
Why is the Soul so Valuable? Matthew 16:26; Luke 15:8-9 • Immortal, 1 Cor 15:53-54 • Resurrection, 1 Cor 15:20-22, 42-44 • Judgment, 2 Cor 5:10; Rev 20:11-15 • Eternal reward or eternal punishment, Rev 21:4-7; 20:15; 21:8 • Fear God! Matt 10:28
Why is the Soul so Valuable? Matthew 16:26; Luke 15:8-9 • Heaven’s joy • Heaven rejoices over the salvation of just one sinner, Luke 15:7, 10, 32
The Value of Your Soul Matthew 16:26 Luke 12:15-21