By this is meant the personal immortality of man's spirit, and there are four chief arguments in its favour:
(1.) From his unique position.
(2.) From his unjust treatment.
(3.) From his vast capabilities.
(4.) From his inherent belief.
(5.) Counter-arguments.
(B.) The Probability of a Revelation.
(1.) From God's character; since He would be likely to benefit man.
(2.) From man's character; since he desires it, and his unique position makes him not altogether unworthy of it.
(3.) Two difficulties: a revelation is said to be unjust, if only given to certain men; and anyhow incredible unless quite convincing. But neither of these can be maintained.