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Perpetuity of existence. The doctrine of immortality is taught in the Old Testament. It is plainly implied in the writings of Moses (Gen 5:22, Gen 5:24; Gen 25:8; Gen 37:35; Gen 47:9; Gen 49:29, comp. Heb 11:13–16; Ex 3:6, comp. Matt 22:23). It is more clearly and fully taught in the later books (Isa 14:9; Ps 17:15; Ps 49:15; Ps 73:24). It was thus a doctrine obviously well known to the Jews.

With the full revelation of the gospel this doctrine was “brought to light” (2 Tim 1:10; 1 Cor 15:1–58; 2 Cor 5:1–6; 1 Thess 4:13–18).