SALVATION
What is the soul of man? Is it the same as the spirit? Does knowing the difference really matter? The answer to these questions will help you gain a greater understanding of yourself - spirit, soul and body. Understanding the relationship between these three elements will help you toward a victorious Christian life.
Christianity is not another religion. It is the life of God abiding within and flowing out of the believer. All other religions leave you the same as you were before. But the wonderful thing about the Born-Again Life is that it will completely transform you. But what part of you is actually changed?
Spirit, Soul and Body When you are born again, your spirit is instantly transformed into the image of God.
The spirit is that part of you which takes on the nature of God.
According to the Word, once that happens you should immediately start the process of changing your soul. The Bible calls it "renewing the mind." Your soul is your mind, your will and your emotions. Spiritual growth is determined by how much your soul has been changed by the Word of God. Nothing is wrong with your spirit if you are born again; the life of God is in there. You are indwelt by the Holy Ghost. But you are hindered from living a spiritual life by a soul (mind) that thinks like the world instead of like God. This is true because your soul (will) also determines your actions.
Christianity is not another religion. It is the life of God abiding within and flowing out of the believer. All other religions leave you the same as you were before. But the wonderful thing about the Born-Again Life is that it will completely transform you. But what part of you is actually changed?
Spirit, Soul and Body When you are born again, your spirit is instantly transformed into the image of God.
The spirit is that part of you which takes on the nature of God.
According to the Word, once that happens you should immediately start the process of changing your soul. The Bible calls it "renewing the mind." Your soul is your mind, your will and your emotions. Spiritual growth is determined by how much your soul has been changed by the Word of God. Nothing is wrong with your spirit if you are born again; the life of God is in there. You are indwelt by the Holy Ghost. But you are hindered from living a spiritual life by a soul (mind) that thinks like the world instead of like God. This is true because your soul (will) also determines your actions.