3.1 How was man made?
ANSWER: Man was created "in the image of God". The first man was formed by God from the dust of the ground. God breathed life into him, and he became a living creature.
See Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:7.

3.2 Does the Bible support the theory that man evolved from animals?
ANSWER:
No. The Bible condemns this theory by revealing that God created the first man, Adam, and the first woman, Eve; and that all other men and women are descended from them.
See Genesis 1:27; Genesis 3:20; Matthew 19:4; Romans 5:12.

3.3 How does the Bible explain the fact that all men die?
ANSWER:
Adam rebelled against God. As his punishment he was sentenced to death by God. This curse of death has been passed down from Adam to us, because we are descendants of Adam, and through him, we are naturally rebellious against God.
See Genesis 3:1-19; Romans 3: 9-10; Jeremiah 17:9; Mark 7:21-23; Romans 5:12.

3.4 What is sin?
ANSWER:
Every time we break one of God's commandments, we sin. It is still sin, even if we do not realise that we are sinning.
See 1 John 3:4; Leviticus 4:27.

3.5 What is death?
ANSWER:
Death came as the punishment of sin.
See Genesis 2:17; Romans 6:23; Ezekiel I 18:4.

3.6 What happens to people when they die?
ANSWER:
When people die they cease to exist. Dead people are not able to think, or do anything, or feel anything. They are unconscious, as if in a deep dreamless sleep.
See Psalm 6:5; Psalm 49:12, 14, 20; Psalm 146:3-4; Ecclesiastes 9:56; John 11:11-14.

3.7 Will my soul live on after my body has died?
ANSWER:
No. The Bible does not mention an "immortal soul". It uses the word "soul" for anything alive - man, animal, bird, fish, insect. The Bible teaches that souls can die and will die.
See Numbers 31:28; Ezekiel 18: 4, 20; Psalm 89:48.

3.8 Is there any hope at all for us beyond this present life?
ANSWER:
Yes, but only in Jesus Christ. He has overcome both sin and death. When he comes again to the earth, the dead will be raised and judged. Those who have been faithful to him will be blessed with eternal life in his Kingdom.
See 2 Timothy 1:10; 1 Corinthians 15:21-23; Daniel 12: 2-3; John 5:28-29; Matthew 25:31M. (You will find more about this in Section 12.)