Undying
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The concept of "undying" in the Bible is often associated with the eternal nature of God, the immortality of the soul, and the promise of eternal life for believers. While the specific term "undying" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the themes it represents are deeply woven into the fabric of Scripture.

Eternal Nature of God

The undying nature of God is a foundational aspect of His character. God is described as eternal, without beginning or end. In Deuteronomy 33:27, it is written, "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." This verse highlights God's perpetual existence and His role as a constant protector for His people. Similarly, Psalm 90:2 declares, "Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God." These passages affirm the undying nature of God, emphasizing His timelessness and unchanging essence.

Immortality of the Soul

The Bible also addresses the concept of the undying soul, particularly in the context of life after death. Ecclesiastes 12:7 states, "Then the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it." This verse suggests the continuation of the soul beyond physical death, indicating an undying aspect of human existence. The New Testament further elaborates on this theme, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:1, "Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands." Here, the apostle Paul speaks of the eternal dwelling prepared for believers, underscoring the belief in an undying soul destined for eternal communion with God.

Eternal Life for Believers

The promise of eternal life is a central tenet of Christian faith, reflecting the undying hope offered through Jesus Christ. John 3:16 famously states, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse encapsulates the assurance of undying life for those who place their faith in Christ. Additionally, in John 11:25-26, Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die." These words of Jesus affirm the promise of undying life, transcending physical death and offering eternal fellowship with God.

Resurrection and the Undying Body

The resurrection of the body is another aspect of the undying hope found in Scripture. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 explains, "So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body." This passage speaks to the transformation that occurs through resurrection, where the perishable becomes imperishable, reflecting the undying nature of the glorified body believers will receive.

Love as an Undying Virtue

In addition to the undying nature of God, the soul, and eternal life, the Bible also speaks of love as an enduring, undying virtue. 1 Corinthians 13:8 states, "Love never fails." This declaration underscores the eternal quality of love, which persists beyond temporal circumstances and remains a constant, undying force in the life of believers.

In summary, while the term "undying" may not be explicitly used, the Bible richly conveys the themes of God's eternal nature, the immortality of the soul, the promise of eternal life, the resurrection of the body, and the enduring quality of love. These elements collectively illustrate the profound and undying hope found in the Christian faith.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(a.) Not dying; imperishable; unending; immortal; as, the undying souls of men.
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The Undying i. September 3.
... The Undying I. September 3. The youngest child, by faith in God his Father,
may look upon all heaven and earth and say, "Great and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/daily thoughts /the undying i september 3.htm

The Cry of the Mortal to the Undying
... VOLUME II: PSALMS LI to CXLV THE CRY OF THE MORTAL TO THE UNDYING. 'Let
the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/the cry of the mortal.htm

Jesus, Lord of Life Undying!
... ASCENSION I Jesus, Lord of life undying! 7,7,7,7,7,7. Open wide the gate of heaven,. ...
Girt with an all-conquering might. Jesus, Lord of life undying! ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the russian church/i jesus lord of life.htm

Dying Men and the Undying Word
... ZECHARIAH DYING MEN AND THE UNDYING WORD. 'Your fathers, where are they?
and the prophets, do they live for ever? 6. But My words ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/dying men and the undying.htm

Eternity in the Heart
... We should then have the contrast between man's undying existence and the transient
trifles on which he is tempted to fix his love and hopes. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/eternity in the heart.htm

The Light and the Lamps
... I gather all that I would desire to say into three points: 'that Light' and its
witnesses; the underived Light and the kindled lamps; the undying Light and the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the light and the lamps.htm

The Epistles of St. Paul
... They deal with the creed and the conduct of the Church with an inspired insight
which gives them an undying value, and they are marked by a personal affection ...
/.../pullan/the books of the new testament/chapter viii the epistles of.htm

Whether Death and Other Defects of the Body are the Effects of Sin
... We must first be made to conform with Christ's passion, before we attain to the
immortal and undying glory which was begun in Christ and obtained by him for us ...
/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article five whether death and.htm

A Loyal Tribute
... into itself and sat silent, with Grief for a companion, those who know a like
desolation will understand, and even the happy may honour an undying love and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/a loyal tribute.htm

Conclusion.
... Can you, "bought with blood divine," when looking around on the possessions God
has bestowed, have a heart to deny that aid which undying millions demand? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/clark/the faithful steward/conclusion.htm

Thesaurus
Undying (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Not dying; imperishable; unending; immortal; as,
the undying souls of men. Multi-Version Concordance Undying (1 Occurrence). ...
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Unduly (3 Occurrences)

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Uneaten (1 Occurrence)

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Immortal (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Not mortal; exempt from liability to die; undying;
imperishable; lasting forever; having unlimited, or eternal, existence. ...
/i/immortal.htm - 33k

Perseverance (27 Occurrences)
... In theology (especially in the phrase "final perseverance") the word has come to
denote a special persistency, the undying continuance of the new life ...
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Nazarene (19 Occurrences)
... on the one hand, therefore, the name stands for devotion and love, it is equally
certain that on the other side it represented the bitter and undying hatred of ...
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Job (60 Occurrences)
... throughout the book shows a wide acquaintance with the world, doubtless found the
legend somewhere, and drew its meanings together for an undying message to ...
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Resources
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Ephesians 6:24
The grace with all those loving our Lord Jesus Christ -- undecayingly! Amen.
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