In Christian theology, how is "spiritual death" primarily defined in contrast to physical death?
Answer
Separation of the person from God
Explanation
The chapter explicitly defines **spiritual death** as separation from God. It locates its beginning in Adam’s disobedience and distinguishes it from the later physical death of the body. The other options do not match the author’s definition.\n\n**Key takeaway:** Spiritual death is presented as a relational and spiritual condition, not merely bodily death.\n\n**Glossary:**\n- **Spiritual death**: Separation from God, as defined in the chapter.