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NASB | Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. |
Subject: Is man a 'triune' creature? |
Bible Note: 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? |