And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: and they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long! O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. (Revelation 6:9-11)
The souls of them that are slain are represented here as pleading with God. It is not surprising that those who believe that souls are immortal should make use of this passage. But does it really help them?
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Author: Peter Watkins
Keywords: Soul, Immortal soul, Immortal spirit, Under the altar, Blood poured out, Martyrs, Martyrdom
Bible reference(s): Genesis 4:10, Revelation 6:9-11
Source: Some Difficult Passages, Book 1 (CIL).
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