_6. Man's Spirit is Immortal;_ for it existed before coming to
earth (see Preexistence under 2) and it will exist after the body is
lain down.
LUKE 16: 19-31.--Jesus teaches this in the parable of the rich man and
Lazarus.
I PETER 3:18-20.--Christ, while His body lay in the tomb, visited the
spirits in prison. The spirit of the thief went with Him.
LUKE 24:37-39.--There are spirits: "A spirit has not flesh and bones,"
said Jesus.