Immortality, in NT

In the NT, immortal life is offered to human beings through Jesus Christ and guaranteed by the Holy Spirit. It is closely associated with eternal life and resurrection, but is seen more as a quality of being rather than in terms of unlimited extent.

Immortality is an attribute of God

1 Timothy 1:17 See also Romans 1:23; 1 Timothy 6:16

Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Immortality is offered to human beings through Jesus Christ

2 Timothy 1:10 See also John 6:50, John 8:51, John 11:26; 1 Corinthians 15:22, 1 Corinthians 15:54

And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel,

Immortality is guaranteed by the Holy Spirit

2 Corinthians 5:1–5

The association of immortality with eternal life

Romans 2:7

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

The association of immortality with resurrection

Luke 20:36 See also 1 Corinthians 15:42–43, 1 Corinthians 15:53–54; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Revelation 20:4–6

In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are sons of God.

Immortality implied by Jesus Christ's transfiguration

Matthew 17:3 parallels Mark 9:4, Luke 9:30–31 the presence of Moses and Elijah

Immortality as a quality of being

It is inseparable from God's other characteristics

Romans 1:23; 1 Timothy 1:17, 1 Timothy 6:16

It is inseparable from humanity's final state of existence

Luke 20:36; Romans 2:7; 1 Peter 1:4