25. Who only possesses inherent immortality?
“Who is the blessed and only potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; who only hath immortality.” 1 Tim. 6:15, 16.
Note.—God is the only Being who possesses original life or immortality in Himself. All others must receive it from God. See John 5:26; 6:27; 10:10, 27, 28; Rom. 6:23; 1 John 5:11.
26. Through whom has immortality been brought to light?
“But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.” 2 Tim. 1:10.
27. To whom is eternal life promised?
“To them who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life.” Rom. 2:7.
Note.—One does not need to seek for a thing which he already possesses. The fact that we are to seek for immortality is proof in itself that we do not now possess it.
28. When will the faithful be changed to immortality?
“Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” 1 Cor. 15:51, 52.