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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 | Searcher56 | 13183 | ||
Mark 12:30 says we are to "love the Lord, your God, with all your heart ... soul ... mind ... strength. Again, it shows completeness. | ||||||