CHAPTER XXVI.
THE MISSION OF CHRIST. FUTURE REWARDS AND PUNISHMENTS.
The Success of Christ's Mission.--Chaotic State of Spiritual Philosophy in His Time.--The Various Doctrines in Vogue.--Jesus the first to simplify the Doctrine of Immortality.--He gave it a Definite Status in Philosophy.--The Doctrine of Future Rewards and Punishments.--God will "Render to every Man according to his Deeds."--Spiritual Penalties for Violations of Spiritual Law.--The Sin against the Holy Ghost.--The Sin of Unbelief.--The Status of a Lost Soul.--Possible Reincarnation.--The Means of Punishment for Sin.--Affections.--Conscience.--Memory.--General Conclusions.--Scientific Basis of Christianity 389