Zac Poonen - Know The Difference Between Soul And Spirit

Zac PoonenMay 23, 202228mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Know The Difference Between Soul And Spirit Date: 05/22/2022 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

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The speaker discusses the biblical understanding of human personality, arguing that man is composed of body, soul, and spirit, contrasting this with the common belief of only body and soul. He uses the analogy of the three-part tabernacle to illustrate that the spirit is a hidden, deeper reality. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to study scripture deeply to access this spiritual dimension, leading to freedom from anxiety and discouragement by living from the spirit rather than the soul.

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Be like babies in innocence and mature in thinkingBelievers are exhorted to be like innocent babies regarding evil while becoming mature in their thinking and decisions.1 Corinthians 14:20

Man as a trinity of spirit, soul, and bodyWhile the old covenant viewed man simply as body and soul, the new covenant reveals that man is a trinity consisting of spirit, soul, and body.

Comparing human personality to the tabernacleJesus' earthly life and human personality can be understood through the picture of the tabernacle, which had an outer court and a hidden inner tent separated by a curtain.John 1:14

The word of God divides soul and spiritThe living and powerful word of God penetrates and divides between soul and spirit, offering freedom from discouragement and anxiety.Hebrews 4:12

God dwells in the spirit, not the soulJust as God's presence in the tabernacle was in the most holy place, God dwells in the human spirit rather than the soul.

Distinguishing the mind and emotions of the soulThe soul comprises the mind and emotions, neither of which determines true spirituality, as brilliant or emotional people can still live in sin.

The conscience resides in the spiritUnlike animals that possess minds and emotions, humans are distinguished by the conscience, which resides in the spirit and serves as the lamp of the body.

Keeping the conscience clear immediatelyBelievers must immediately set things right whenever their conscience pricks them, as a clear conscience is essential for spiritual growth.

Recognizing different levels of conscience in othersJust as students are in different school grades, believers are at different levels of conscience sensitivity, requiring patience rather than condemnation.

Yielding the will to enter the most holy placeBy constantly saying 'not my will, but Thine,' believers open the door to the spirit and enter the most holy place through the rent veil of Jesus' flesh.

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