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1 | Spirit, soul and body? 1 Thess 5:23 | Rom 7:17 | kalos | 13164 | ||
(Bill: Please understand. I am not using an authority to prove you wrong. I'm not necessarily saying you are wrong. What, if any, distinction exists between soul and spirit is something I have wondered about for years. Over the years I have read many different definitions of soul and spirit, but please note: Many different theories (definitions) exist; and I've yet to see one definition (one distinction) based upon a clear passage of Scripture. So, please don't take it that I'm attacking your views. I merely quote the following in hopes of shedding some light on the subject.) MacArthur's note at Heb 4:12. "*division of soul and spirit.* These terms do not describe two separate entities (any more than 'thoughts and intents' do) but are used as one might say 'heart and soul' to express fullness. Elsewhere these two terms are used interchangeably to describe man's immaterial self, his eternal inner person" (p. 1903, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997). MacArthur's note at 1 Thess 5:23. "*whole spirit, soul, and body.* This comprehensive reference makes the term 'completely' more emphatic. By using spirit and soul, Paul was not indicating that the immaterial part of man could be divided into two substances (compare Heb 4:12). The two words are used interchangeably throughout Scripture. There can be no division of these realities, but rather they are used as other texts use multiple terms for emphasis. Nor was Paul a believer in a 3-part human composition, but rather two parts: material and immaterial" (p. 1850, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997). (Note: many, many Scriptures were cited by MacArthur in the above note on 1 Thess 5:23 -- too numerous for me to include in this posting. However, one can read and look up for oneself the Scripture references cited in the MacArthur Study Bible.) Grace to you, brother, --JVH0212 |
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2 | Spirit, soul and body? 1 Thess 5:23 | Rom 7:17 | Morant61 | 13184 | ||
Greetings JVHO212! LIke you, I have often wondered about the distinction between soul and spirit. The best view that I have found thus far, is that BODY plus Spirit equals SOUL. This view is based on Gen. 2:7 (KJV) which says, "And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." This view has one very appealing aspect, it's ability to explain the connection between body and spirit. Scripture is clear that we are meant to be both body and spirit. We were created that way. After the resurrection, our body and spirit will be rejoined. Like you, I have heard many theories, but this is the one that I am comfortable with at this time. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | Spirit, soul and body? 1 Thess 5:23 | Rom 7:17 | Searcher56 | 13190 | ||
The spirit governs the soul, like the wind does to nature (or a governer on a engine). Our soul is our moral being, inner self. Our body is our phyiscal self, stays on earth at death. Yes, it will be reunited, as you said. Steve |
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4 | Spirit, soul and body? 1 Thess 5:23 | Rom 7:17 | kalos | 13206 | ||
What is your scripture reference for the following comment you wrote? Steve writes: "The spirit governs the soul, like the wind does to nature (or a governer on a engine). Our soul is our moral being, inner self. Our body is our phyiscal self, stays on earth at death. Yes, it will be reunited, as you said." |
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5 | Spirit, soul and body? 1 Thess 5:23 | Rom 7:17 | Searcher56 | 13207 | ||
I base this on the Greek words, JVH. Spirit is pneu'ma and soul is is yuchv. | ||||||