The Three Views of the Origin of the Soul

There is more than one view about the origin of the soul. And theologians discuss those views during Church history. But to be honest, Scripture never gives us an answer. Check this out!

[deannagalvan]

Continued Prayer for Michael Heiser and his family. My husband and I are forever grateful for his love of teaching the lay person of the body of Christ.❤️🕊

[MrX-zzvk]

"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you..." Jeremiah 1:5

[catherinewhite]

Such amazing insight. We will miss him do very much; God bless Dr Heiser and his family at this time.

[doctorlove]

How I love Dr. Heiser's lectures. God keep him. 🙏 A treasure trove of insights.

[lordbealampontomyfeet]

Ecclesiastes 12:7:
Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. (King James Version, hereafter cited as KJV)

[ZeldaU]

We're still praying for a miracle!! What great insight Dr Heiser has given to God's people. Pray for a miracle!!

[terrynaude]

The soul is found in the blood, ref Lev 17:11. Also study Isa 53, with regards to Jesus. This simply explains the significance of the sacrifice with blood. So much to learn and an enjoyable subject.
Blessings from South Africa.

[karricompton]

🙏🙏🙏 God has blessed us so much through your ministry!

[bethann]

Dr Mike never seizes to amaze me. Who knew there was an actual scholarly answer to such a random question. Continuing to pray for a miracle in his body!

[jf]

I will be forever grateful to Dr. Heiser. So much to learn from him. I have also been a believer in #3 for quite a while.

[rashaadwright]

RIP I learned so much from him. Thank you. My prayers to his family and everyone feeling his passing.

[Almost-Paradise]

May blessings be bestowed to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[JP-kxqv]

I am always blown away with Dr. Heiser tackling all the hard questions! Love him!

[melr]

When I had my daughter and she was laid on my belly, I felt at that moment that I had known her FOREVER! I don't know how other mothers feel, but that was and always will be my experience with a new life.

[kingartprogression]

My brother! Me and the rest of my family LOVE your insight and you lectures, you have helped us understand things through the wisdom god has given you, thank you very much for what you've done for us and we all can not wait to see you in heaven. God bless, God speed brother.

We ALL thank you!

[IsaacNussbaum]

There is a fourth view which says that man does not _have_ a soul, he _is_ a soul (based on Genesis 2: 7). That view says that a soul is the union of a body and the breath of life. A corollary of that view is that when the breath of life leaves, the soul ceases to exist.
*dust + breath of life = soul*
*soul - breath of life = dust*

[nickjackson]

RIP Dr. Heiser you’re podcast was truly a blessing to me!

[Kokku]

Rest in peace sir
I will never forget the impact created in my understanding of GOD
You are a legend
Legends still live through their works

[JuanRodriguez-jnzx]

The scripture tells us what is a soul:

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
Genesis 2:7 KJV


So also it is written, The first man Adam became a living soul. The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:45 ASV

[RT-gvus]

My heart is sad. As I write this Michael Heiser appears to be in the final weeks of his life. He has helped me so much. I am not ready for him to leave us, but God knows best. I hate cancer. It has robbed me of so many people that I love.