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The Mystic Realm of Death

One of the most deceptive doctrines of Babylon is the doctrine of the immortality of the soul. This teaching suggests that humans don't actually die, but instead our souls are merely transferred to a new dimension of living, whether it be purgatory or an immediate afterlife.

This doctrine has permeated the religious world with its false promises and claims. The truth of the matter is that when we die, our souls enter the sleep of death, and will not be resurrected until Christ returns.

Soul immortality is a dangerous doctrine. If we believe in soul immortality, it becomes easy to accept other false ideas such as spiritism, reincarnation, and necromancy.

Soul immortality also offers a false hope, because it allows for multiple chances to qualify for salvation—whether through purgatory, praying to dead saints, or purchasing indulgences for those who have already died. We should not tolerate any of these doctrines or practices because they are all rooted in a false perception of death.

Learn more about the Biblical perspective on death, and some of the false doctrines that have distracted people from the truth:

Death: Understanding the Terminology
Learn the Hebrew words for some of the concepts surrounding death in the Bible.
A Biblical Understanding of Death
Not everyone agrees on the definition of death—or what happens in the afterlife.
The Resurrection of Lazarus
Jesus resurrected Lazarus after he had been dead four days. What does this mean for our understanding of what happens after we die?
Spiritism
Communication with the dead has been a common topic in fiction, and also within the New Age movement. What does Scripture teach about the spirits of the dead?
Hell and Purgatory
What happens in the afterlife? Many people are confused about what the Scriptures mean on this topic.
An Immediate Afterlife?
The story of the thief on the cross has made many believe that heaven is immediate. But what was really said on Golgotha that day?
The Parable of Lazarus
Luke 16 contains a controversial story that many have misunderstood.