DO YOU KNOW , WHO ARE YOU ???
BODY - SOUL - SPIRIT & BORN AGAIN LIFE
(SPIRITUAL HEALTH - MENTAL HEALTH - PHYSICAL HEALTH)
Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23: "Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Mentions the spirit as a distinct aspect of a person.)
- John 3:6: "That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." (Contrasts the flesh with the Spirit, highlighting the spiritual realm.)
The spirit is often understood as the part of a person that connects with God, enabling spiritual perception, intuition, and communication with the divine.
Soul
- Matthew 22:37: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." (Mentions the soul as the seat of emotions, desires, and will.)
- Psalm 42:1-2: "As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for you, O God." (Describes the soul's deep longing for God.)
The soul is often understood as the essence of a person, encompassing their emotions, thoughts, and will. It's the aspect that makes us who we are, including our personality, experiences, and relationships.
Body
- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." (Describes the body as a temple for the Holy Spirit.)
- Matthew 26:26-28: "Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, 'Take, eat; this is my body.' And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, 'Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.'" (Describes the body in the context of communion and sacrifice.)
Note:-
“This word strongly indicates that man is of three parts: spirit, soul, and body. The spirit as our inmost part is the inner organ, possessing God-consciousness, that we may contact God (John 4:24; Rom. 1:9).”
The human spirit is the deepest part of a person. By means of our spirit, we can contact God in the spiritual realm. This is how God can be realized by us. God didn’t create any other creature with a spirit; this makes human beings unique from every other living thing.
Now let’s read the next section of the note, which explains our soul:
“The soul is our very self (cf. Matt. 16:26; Luke 9:25), a medium between our spirit and our body, possessing self-consciousness, that we may have our personality.”
Our soul perceives things in the psychological realm. In Greek, the original language of the New Testament, the word for soul is psuche, which is the root word of psychology.
Our soul is our personality, who we are. With our soul we think, reason, consider, remember, and wonder. We experience emotions like happiness, love, sorrow, anger, relief, and compassion. And we’re able to resolve, choose, and make decisions. All of this takes place in our soul.
Now let’s read the next section about our body and how our three parts are related:
“The body as our external part is the outer organ, possessing world-consciousness, that we may contact the material world. The body contains the soul, and the soul is the vessel that contains the spirit.”
Our body exists in and contacts the tangible things of the material world by exercising its five senses. It’s the visible, external part of our being. Our soul is contained in our body, and our spirit is contained in our soul.
Interconnection and Distinctions
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (mentioned earlier) highlights the distinctness of spirit, soul, and body while emphasizing their interconnectedness.
- Hebrews 4:12: "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Describes the Word of God as able to divide soul and spirit, highlighting their distinctness.)
In summary:
- The spirit is the part of a person that connects with God, enabling spiritual perception and communication.
- The soul is the essence of a person, encompassing emotions, thoughts, and will.
- The body is the physical aspect of a person, the temple where the Holy Spirit dwells.
Understanding these distinctions can help you navigate complex biblical concepts and deepen your relationship with God.
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NEW CREATION IN CHRIST
BORN AGAIN
Jhon 3:3-14
You Must Be Born Again
3 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus[a] by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.[c] 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
9 Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” 10 Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? 11 Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony. 12 If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life
Note:- Deep Explanations
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Note:-
Body (Soma - σώμα): The physical, material part of a human, acting as the container for the spirit and soul. It is the instrument through which one experiences the physical, outer world.
Soul (Psyche -ψυχή ): The animating, psychological force that gives life to the body. It is the seat of personality, comprising the mind (thoughts), emotion (feelings), and will (decisions). It is the medium between the spirit and the body.
Spirit (Pneuma -πνεύμα ): The innermost part, defined as "breath" or "wind". It is the organ that allows for God-consciousness, fellowship with God, and intuition.
Born of water and the Spirit
(Acts 2:38 – “Repent and be baptized…for the forgiveness of your sins”)
Water represents purification by God’s Word and Spirit.
Ezekiel 36:25–27 – (“I will sprinkle clean water on you…and I will put my Spirit in you.”; Ephesians 5:26 – “Cleansing her by the washing with water through the word”)
Born of the Spirit
- Refers to regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
- The Spirit gives new life, transforming the heart and enabling obedience to God.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
- Titus 3:5 – “He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”
Note:-
To be “born of water and the Spirit” means:
- Experiencing cleansing from sin (water).
- Receiving new life through the Holy Spirit (Spirit).
- Together, this is spiritual rebirth—a transformation that makes one fit for God’s kingdom.
Note:- Born of the flesh is flesh
Jeremiah 1:5
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you..." This shows God has a purpose and relationship with the child before birth.
Note:- Born of the Spirit is spirit
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