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Is Rev. 14:9-11 speaking of torment after death, or of torment while they are still living?

Is Rev. 14:9-11 speaking of torment after death, or of torment while they are still living?

Isa. 9:18-21,

"18 For wickedness burneth as the fire: it shall devour the briers and thorns, and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke.
19 Through the wrath of the LORD of ho…

In the Book of Revelation, does soul (psyché) describe the immaterial portion of human beings that survive death?

In the Book of Revelation, does soul (psyché) describe the immaterial portion of human beings that survive death?

The word “soul” in Revelation 6:9 is often interpreted as referring to the immaterial portion of human beings that survives death. The Greek word psuché is found seven times in the Book of Revelation. Quoted from the NASB:

“The souls (psu…

Did God the Father raise Christ from death (Acts 2:24), or did He have the power and ability to do that Himself (Jn. 10:18)?

Did God the Father raise Christ from death (Acts 2:24), or did He have the power and ability to do that Himself (Jn. 10:18)?

With regard to His death and resurrection, Jesus stated (the Gospel of John):

John 10:18, NASB: "No one has taken [My life] away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority t…

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