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1 | Is man a 'triune' creature? | Heb 4:12 | charis | 2294 | ||
Dear JVH0212, Sorry it took so long to get back to you on this. I wish I could say that I have been studying furiously to find a good answer, but I've just been busy with other things. I do not have 'the' answer, just 'an' answer. With all due respect to John MacArthur, I disagree with his opinion on this issue. Again I cite Hebrews 4:12, and 1Thessalonians 5:23. In addition, "At night my soul longs for Thee, Indeed, my spirit within me seeks Thee diligently; For when the earth experiences Thy judgments The inhabitants of the world learn righteousness." Isaiah 26:9 NASB. I think that man is at least two parts is obvious to all. The body, that is 'of the earth,' and perishable. Then the spirit, which is the part 'in the image of God.' Then we have the soul, a capricious part, a 'switch-hitter' that seems akin to the spirit at times, and swayed by the flesh at others. It encompasses our emotions and thoughts, and is similar to other created things (animals). This is why we can 'rationalize' sin. Hebrews 4:12 would be telling us that by rightly dividing the two, we can 'pull' the soul toward God. Satan would like to allow our souls to be more affected by the flesh, so creates lies that deceive our 'unstable' portion. In answer to another question, this would mean that prior to salvation, our spirit is lost, but our spirit is 'born again' to new life in Jesus. I don't think that we are 'spirit-less,' and then given one. Rather, the spirit that was fallen by the sin of Adam, was regenerated. Though I am sure there are 'academic' problems with this scenario, it does solve many weak areas of 'pure theology.' Let me know what you think. (without 'blowing a gasket' :-) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | Is man a 'triune' creature? | Heb 4:12 | kalos | 2302 | ||
Dear Charis: Fear not. I'm not going to blow a gasket. I like to think that usually when I blow a gasket, it is because the reply is neither logical nor Scriptural, but a rambling diatribe against my position. I respect your views not only because I know the quality of them, having read so many at this site, but also because they are well-thought-out and presented so calmly and reasonably. However, after serious consideration of your reply, I still stick to my original position on this issue. . . . With regard to MacArthur's opinion(?) (if it's an opinion, it is a highly educated one), please note that he quotes Heb 4:12 and 1 Thess 5:23 to support his answer, just as you do to support yours. . . . If indeed the soul and spirit are two separate entities, I would like to see a clear verse of Scripture defining soul and another defining spirit. Then I would like to see a verse that clearly defines the distinction between the two, not a verse that merely lists the two without differentiating between them. I am not trying to test or tempt anyone. I feel that my question is a reasonable one that deserves clear verses of Scripture to establish some distinction between spirit and soul. One thing no one can deny is: I cannot spell or type in the morning. This website needs a spell checker. Amen? |
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3 | Is man a 'triune' creature? | Heb 4:12 | charis | 2311 | ||
Dear JVH0212, You know as well as I do that the Bible doesn't say, "The soul and spirit are separate entities, dummy!" :-) Please read what I wrote to inhzsvc a few minutes ago. Sorry to be shuffling back and forth between you two fellows. Spell-checker and coffee, Amen! Brain synapses are mired in sleep-molasses... Blessings in Jesus' name, charis |
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4 | Is man a 'triune' creature? | Heb 4:12 | kalos | 2319 | ||
To whom it may concern: . . . It's OK if Charis (and Charis only, please) calls me dummy. :-) He knoweth whereof he speaketh. |
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5 | Is man a 'triune' creature? | Heb 4:12 | charis | 2396 | ||
Dear JVH0212, Sorry, friend. I meant "dummies." because the Bible speaks (or in this case does not speak) to us all :-) No offense intended, just stupidity, as I very clearly warned. Asking for grace in Jesus' name, charis |
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6 | Is man a 'triune' creature? | Heb 4:12 | kalos | 2412 | ||
Dear Charis, No need to apologize. I never took any offense. In fact, it was obvious to me that you were not addressing me, since the word dummy was in the non-existent Bible verse which you so accurately quoted. rofl Your brother in the Lord, JVH0212 | ||||||