Topic(s): Bible Authority, Eternity & Judgment

Todd Clippard

The word "soul" as used in the Bible often corresponds with the word "spirit." Man's soul is that non-perishable part of his makeup which shall receive the eternal reward or punishment for things done in the body.

John 4:24 says God is a spirit, therefore, God has no flesh and blood which is subject to decay. By His very nature, God is eternal (Psalm 90:2), thus no additional spiritual makeup is necessary for Him to live forever.

I suggest you obtain a copy of Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (with Hebrew and Greek Dictionary) and a Vine's dictionary to help you distinguish the differences (if present) in the words soul and spirit as used in the Bible. These reference works can be purchased online or in a bookstore for less than $20 each