Haba, how many times are we gonna discuss this topic on nairaland?

WHEN you hear the terms “soul” and “spirit,” what comes to your mind? Many believe that these words mean something invisible and immortal that exists inside us. They think that at death this invisible part of a human leaves the body and lives on. Since this belief is so widespread, many are surprised to learn that it is not at all what the Bible teaches. What, then, is the soul, and what is the spirit, according to God’s Word?
“SOUL” AS USED IN THE BIBLE

First, consider the soul. You may remember that the Bible was originally written mainly in Hebrew and Greek. When writing about the soul, the Bible writers used the Hebrew word ne′phesh or the Greek word psy·khe′. These two words occur well over 800 times in the Scriptures, and the New World Translation consistently renders them “soul.” When you examine the way “soul” or “souls” is used in the Bible, it becomes evident that this word basically refers to (1) people, (2) animals, or (3) the life that a person or an animal enjoys. Let us consider some scriptures that present these three different senses.

People. “In Noah’s days . . . a few people, that is, eight souls, were carried safely through the water.” (1 Peter 3:20) Here the word “souls” clearly stands for people—Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their wives. Exodus 16:16 mentions instructions given to the Israelites regarding the gathering of manna. They were told: “Pick up some of it . . . according to the number of the souls that each of you has in his tent.” So the amount of manna that was gathered was based upon the number of people in each family. Some other Biblical examples of the application of “soul” or “souls” to a person or to people are found at Genesis 46:18; Joshua 11:11; Acts 27:37; and Romans 13:1.

Animals. In the Bible’s creation account, we read: “God went on to say: ‘Let the waters swarm forth a swarm of living souls and let flying creatures fly over the earth upon the face of the expanse of the heavens.’ And God went on to say: ‘Let the earth put forth living souls according to their kinds, domestic animal and moving animal and wild beast of the earth according to its kind.’ And it came to be so.” (Genesis 1:20, 24) In this passage, fish, domestic animals, and wild beasts are all referred to by the same word—“souls.” Birds and other animals are called souls at Genesis 9:10; Leviticus 11:46; and Numbers 31:28.

Life as a person. Sometimes the word “soul” means one’s life as a person. Jehovah told Moses: “All the men who were hunting for your soul are dead.” (Exodus 4:19) What were Moses’ enemies hunting for? They were seeking to take Moses’ life. Earlier, while Rachel was giving birth to her son Benjamin, “her soul was going out (because she died).” (Genesis 35:16-19) At that moment, Rachel lost her life. Consider also Jesus’ words: “I am the fine shepherd; the fine shepherd surrenders his soul in behalf of the sheep.” (John 10:11) Jesus gave his soul, or life, in behalf of mankind. In these Bible passages, the word “soul” clearly refers to life as a person. You will find more examples of this sense of “soul” at 1 Kings 17:17-23; Matthew 10:39; John 15:13; and Acts 20:10.

A further study of God’s Word will show you that nowhere in the entire Bible are the terms “immortal” or “everlasting” linked with the word “soul.” Instead, the Scriptures state that a soul is mortal, meaning that it dies. (Ezekiel 18:4, 20) Therefore, the Bible calls someone who has died simply a “dead soul.”—Leviticus 21:11.
THE “SPIRIT” IDENTIFIED

Let us now consider the Bible’s use of the term “spirit.” Some people think that “spirit” is just another word for “soul.” However, that is not the case. The Bible makes clear that “spirit” and “soul” refer to two different things. How do they differ?

Bible writers used the Hebrew word ru′ach or the Greek word pneu′ma when writing about the “spirit.” The Scriptures themselves indicate the meaning of those words. For instance, Psalm 104:29 states: “If you [Jehovah] take away their spirit [ru′ach], they expire, and back to their dust they go.” And James 2:26 notes that “the body without spirit [pneu′ma] is dead.” In these verses, then, “spirit” refers to that which gives life to a body. Without spirit, the body is dead. Therefore, in the Bible the word ru′ach is translated not only as “spirit” but also as “force,” or life-force. For example, concerning the Flood in Noah’s day, God said: “I am bringing the deluge of waters upon the earth to bring to ruin all flesh in which the force [ru′ach] of life is active from under the heavens.” (Genesis 6:17; 7:15, 22) “Spirit” thus refers to an invisible force (the spark of life) that animates all living creatures.
A radio

The soul and the spirit are not the same. The body needs the spirit in much the same way as a radio needs electricity—in order to function. To illustrate this further, think of a portable radio. When you put batteries in a portable radio and turn it on, the electricity stored in the batteries brings the radio to life, so to speak. Without batteries, however, the radio is dead. So is another kind of radio when it is unplugged from an electric outlet. Similarly, the spirit is the force that brings our body to life. Also, like electricity, the spirit has no feeling and cannot think. It is an impersonal force. But without that spirit, or life-force, our bodies “expire, and back to their dust they go,” as the psalmist stated.

Speaking about man’s death, Ecclesiastes 12:7 states: “The dust [of his body] returns to the earth just as it happened to be and the spirit itself returns to the true God who gave it.” When the spirit, or life-force, leaves the body, the body dies and returns to where it came from—the earth. Comparably, the life-force returns to where it came from—God. (Job 34:14, 15; Psalm 36:9) This does not mean that the life-force actually travels to heaven. Rather, it means that for someone who dies, any hope of future life rests with Jehovah God. His life is in God’s hands, so to speak. Only by God’s power can the spirit, or life-force, be given back so that a person may live again.

Leboska: First if u can get d book the spiritual man by watchman Nee, it will help a great deal on this subject matter. 1thes 5vs23. Shows us distinctive that the spirit & the soul are two diff entity. The spirit of man is in direct contact with d maker thats why roman 8vs5-16 talks about living in the spirit, while the soul in the midle entity between the spirit & flesh. Now the soul is where u have ur emotions,concience e.t.c. The soul is what will face eternity thats while when man sinned God said my spirit shall not always b with man. I wish i could elaborate but time.. If u want us 2 talk more email me

I'm happy dat u agreed dat thr is a clear distinctn btw d 2. But please, d bibles say dat "d soul dat sinned shall die", so I believ dat wen we die, our soul perishes nd our spirit wait 4d judgement. Also, tel me was it d soul or d spirit dat God breath in adam dat made him a livin being. Does it mean dat d unbelievers doesnt av spirit because u said d spirit of God doesnt remain wit us wen we sinned?

@benodic
You to sabi, I won't forget this handle.
You just killed it. That's the answer the op seek. I can so much relate with you.
That spirit is basically God's spirit, we are all extension of God's spirit, it is what animates things, while the soul is unique to all things and its like the software in a computer.
It is that indescribable force that makes us breathe and let's our heart pump blood, if that invisible force leaves, nothing can make the living process I mentioned possible.
But definitely, we are made up of body, soul and spirit.
That's why God breathe into adam to animate the body and all forces in the universe is sustained by that force.

The soul is what defines and gives you life >> Imagination,Conscience,Memory,Reason and Affections.

The spirit is the God conscious part of you or rather the part that connects with the spirit world( either evil or holy ) >> Faith,Hope,Prayer,Wosrhip.

Your body is just a shell>>It touches,feels,hears and tastes.

I think it's easy to understand that.

pearl~hapi:
lwkmd•sheby you are not tired of appologising•

i can never get tired! Hope u wont get tired of forgiving me!

Spirit is a quantity , we are either high spirited or low spirited . It is energy within.

Soul is a quality , you can have a Saul which is the ego, the self or the psyche' or the nafs. The nafs immara is the lowest and instinctive soul that invites you to commit evil. The second which is the self accusing soul is the nafs al lawwama -awakens your conscience and accuses you of listening to your ego . It aspires for correction and perfection. Quality improvement . The third which is the Soul at peace is the nafs mutma inna -this is the ideal stage of tranquility when you are relieved of your bad manners and and materialism and worldly problems and at peace with God.

Logicbwoy:

Now find the bible quotes that support that nonsense

If benodic had given explanation purely on a quote from a book, I would have been skeptical, what has something about a book I don't know the true source be the authority when that same book has so much contradictions that could easily counter the quote in another verse.

nija80: WHEN you hear the terms “soul” and “spirit,” what comes to your mind? Many believe that these words mean something invisible and immortal that exists inside us. They think that at death this invisible part of a human leaves the body and lives on. Since this belief is so widespread, many are surprised to learn that it is not at all what the Bible teaches. What, then, is the soul, and what is the spirit, according to God’s Word?
“SOUL” AS USED IN THE BIBLE

First, consider the soul. You may remember that the Bible was originally written mainly in Hebrew and Greek. When writing about the soul, the Bible writers used the Hebrew word ne′phesh or the Greek word psy·khe′. These two words occur well over 800 times in the Scriptures, and the New World Translation consistently renders them “soul.” When you examine the way “soul” or “souls” is used in the Bible, it becomes evident that this word basically refers to (1) people, (2) animals, or (3) the life that a person or an animal enjoys. Let us consider some scriptures that present these three different senses.

People. “In Noah’s days . . . a few people, that is, eight souls, were carried safely through the water.” (1 Peter 3:20) Here the word “souls” clearly stands for people—Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their wives. Exodus 16:16 mentions instructions given to the Israelites regarding the gathering of manna. They were told: “Pick up some of it . . . according to the number of the souls that each of you has in his tent.” So the amount of manna that was gathered was based upon the number of people in each family. Some other Biblical examples of the application of “soul” or “souls” to a person or to people are found at Genesis 46:18; Joshua 11:11; Acts 27:37; and Romans 13:1.

Animals. In the Bible’s creation account, we read: “God went on to say: ‘Let the waters swarm forth a swarm of living souls and let flying creatures fly over the earth upon the face of the expanse of the heavens.’ And God went on to say: ‘Let the earth put forth living souls according to their kinds, domestic animal and moving animal and wild beast of the earth according to its kind.’ And it came to be so.” (Genesis 1:20, 24) In this passage, fish, domestic animals, and wild beasts are all referred to by the same word—“souls.” Birds and other animals are called souls at Genesis 9:10; Leviticus 11:46; and Numbers 31:28.

Life as a person. Sometimes the word “soul” means one’s life as a person. Jehovah told Moses: “All the men who were hunting for your soul are dead.” (Exodus 4:19) What were Moses’ enemies hunting for? They were seeking to take Moses’ life. Earlier, while Rachel was giving birth to her son Benjamin, “her soul was going out (because she died).” (Genesis 35:16-19) At that moment, Rachel lost her life. Consider also Jesus’ words: “I am the fine shepherd; the fine shepherd surrenders his soul in behalf of the sheep.” (John 10:11) Jesus gave his soul, or life, in behalf of mankind. In these Bible passages, the word “soul” clearly refers to life as a person. You will find more examples of this sense of “soul” at 1 Kings 17:17-23; Matthew 10:39; John 15:13; and Acts 20:10.

A further study of God’s Word will show you that nowhere in the entire Bible are the terms “immortal” or “everlasting” linked with the word “soul.” Instead, the Scriptures state that a soul is mortal, meaning that it dies. (Ezekiel 18:4, 20) Therefore, the Bible calls someone who has died simply a “dead soul.”—Leviticus 21:11.
THE “SPIRIT” IDENTIFIED

Let us now consider the Bible’s use of the term “spirit.” Some people think that “spirit” is just another word for “soul.” However, that is not the case. The Bible makes clear that “spirit” and “soul” refer to two different things. How do they differ?

Bible writers used the Hebrew word ru′ach or the Greek word pneu′ma when writing about the “spirit.” The Scriptures themselves indicate the meaning of those words. For instance, Psalm 104:29 states: “If you [Jehovah] take away their spirit [ru′ach], they expire, and back to their dust they go.” And James 2:26 notes that “the body without spirit [pneu′ma] is dead.” In these verses, then, “spirit” refers to that which gives life to a body. Without spirit, the body is dead. Therefore, in the Bible the word ru′ach is translated not only as “spirit” but also as “force,” or life-force. For example, concerning the Flood in Noah’s day, God said: “I am bringing the deluge of waters upon the earth to bring to ruin all flesh in which the force [ru′ach] of life is active from under the heavens.” (Genesis 6:17; 7:15, 22) “Spirit” thus refers to an invisible force (the spark of life) that animates all living creatures.
A radio

The soul and the spirit are not the same. The body needs the spirit in much the same way as a radio needs electricity—in order to function. To illustrate this further, think of a portable radio. When you put batteries in a portable radio and turn it on, the electricity stored in the batteries brings the radio to life, so to speak. Without batteries, however, the radio is dead. So is another kind of radio when it is unplugged from an electric outlet. Similarly, the spirit is the force that brings our body to life. Also, like electricity, the spirit has no feeling and cannot think. It is an impersonal force. But without that spirit, or life-force, our bodies “expire, and back to their dust they go,” as the psalmist stated.

Speaking about man’s death, Ecclesiastes 12:7 states: “The dust [of his body] returns to the earth just as it happened to be and the spirit itself returns to the true God who gave it.” When the spirit, or life-force, leaves the body, the body dies and returns to where it came from—the earth. Comparably, the life-force returns to where it came from—God. (Job 34:14, 15; Psalm 36:9) This does not mean that the life-force actually travels to heaven. Rather, it means that for someone who dies, any hope of future life rests with Jehovah God. His life is in God’s hands, so to speak. Only by God’s power can the spirit, or life-force, be given back so that a person may live again.

You have answered well. To understand it further,pls pick up your King James Bible and read Genesis 2:7 " which says man became a living soul".So man is a soul not that he has a soul.

Ezekiel 18:20 says the soul can die. It is not immortal as people claim. The immortality of the soul is a false doctrine that sprang from the Greek philosopher Plato. It is not a Christian doctrine.

The immortality of the soul is a furtheration of the lie told in the Garden of Eden where Satan told Eve that she " would not die". Did she die? We know she did. By spreading the lie (John 8:44) Satan with is machinations (Ephesians 6:12) is continuously spreading this lie that Eve and the rest of mankind never die.

The truth is is opposite. Jehovah was clear- Genesis 3:19 that " dust we are and to dust we shall return". The soul returns to dust and the breath of life which powers the soul(like a battery) returns to God( Pslams 146:3-4). All living things have the breath of life,all! Eccl 3:19-21).

When the Bible says we are made in God's image it does not mean we are spirits. We would be like God in appearance (John 4:24). We being made in God's image simply means we have personality qualities of God such as love, wisdom,justice and power (Collosians 3:9-10). It does not mean we are spirits.

I am pleased you asked this question(Matthew 5:3)(john 8:32). If you need further clarification, you can reach me on 08033472004

wen human being dies,d part God tuk frm d earth- d body,goes back dea.den d soul&spirit leaves d body-dey ar single entity cos d spirit is NOT a personality bt a driving force 2 d soul 2 carry/animate d body,to b judged based on wat d soul has stored in its memory(conscience).think of computer sys(body) n its storage cmpnt(soul).
Soul can't die on earth bt in heaven,God is d 1 who cn separate d spirit frm d soul,dts y He said d soul dt sins shal die.
infact its God's spirit dt's makn man 2 njoy his GRACE

[b]Emmy9ite, here is the true definition of spirit and soul.
God created man and gave him three components. The spirit is the life and the breadth we're breathing (Ezek. 37:13-14), also know that God is the only person that can take the spirit because it belongs to him (many people misunderstand this and sometimes refering to when people's soul are being bound by witch doctors as someone's spirit being bound but this is wrong), the spirit of every man including sinners goes back to God. It is the soul that either goes to heaven or perishes in hell. The soul is responsible for emotion, affection, even your thinking. It's your soul that controls the mind which later leads the body to action. You can now see the reason why the soul are either punished after life on earth or laid to rest in the bosom of the Lord. This component (the soul) is where the devil have access to corrupt or to bound in captivity. Read Matt. 16:26 and maybe further, now you can see what will suffer in hell in judgement or go to heaven. And now Ijawkid, let me clarify you on this. It's true though that spirits live and work around like you watch in movies but they're familiar spirits. The spirit of man goes back to the creator after life on earth. The devil (Satan) wants to prove God wrong and he's fighting his best to have access to human spirit because that's life, but of course our God is greater than him, only him giveth life. So devil uses familiar spirits to entice he/she who is willing to succumb that the spirit doesn't belong to God. So you can see the difference, if you aren't cleared yet, you can ask me more questions.[/b]

Obinoscopy: Your Soul is ur Spirit and vice versa. When u die, ur Body decays leaving behind ur Soul which becomes ur Spirit

How does this sound to you?

Think of it like this, most simplest way to understand the difference.

Body = Hardware
Soul = Software
Spirit = Electricity

before i say anything,op u need to knw that you cannot completely understand this world logically or otherwise, it is the holy spirit that gives understand through faith, by faith and with faith. Now to my own understanding the body is the physical part of ur body u can see, when one dies, the body dies,but the soul lives on either in hell, pugatory or heaven, if u read genesis very wel, u will understand that when God created man, he created him in his image nd likeness, it is this likeness that is the spirit we possess. Remember in gen chapter one after creating human, male and female,blessed him and gave dominion(that was the soul),note that your real u is ur soul,that is what belongs to u,hence u nid to take more care of ur soul.in chapter d bible said there was no man to til d ground,so formed man 4rm dust(thats the body) and when he breathed on d formed man that made him a living being(that is the spirit). So when one dies, the spirit goes back to God, the soul goes 4 judgment. If u need further explanation ask the creator himself, he listens, he is ready to give u understanding.

before i say anything,op u need to knw that you cannot completely understand this world logically or otherwise, it is the holy spirit that gives understand through faith, by faith and with faith. Now to my own understanding the body is the physical part of ur body u can see, when one dies, the body dies,but the soul lives on either in hell, pugatory or heaven, if u read genesis very wel, u will understand that when God created man, he created him in his image nd likeness, it is this likeness that is the spirit we possess. Remember in gen chapter one after creating human, male and female,blessed him and gave dominion(that was the soul),note that your real u is ur soul,that is what belongs to u,hence u nid to take more care of ur soul.in chapter d bible said there was no man to til d ground,so formed man 4rm dust(thats the body) and when he breathed on d formed man that made him a living being(that is the spirit). So when one dies, the spirit goes back to God, the soul goes 4 judgment. If u need further explanation ask the creator himself, he listens, he is ready to give u understanding.

auwal87: Think of it like this, most simplest way to understand the difference.

Body = Hardware
Soul = Software
Spirit = Electricity

Apply the parameters in an example.

deandavid: before i say anything,op u need to knw that you cannot completely understand this world logically or otherwise, it is the holy spirit that gives understand through faith, by faith and with faith. Now to my own understanding the body is the physical part of ur body u can see, when one dies, the body dies,but the soul lives on either in hell, pugatory or heaven, if u read genesis very wel, u will understand that when God created man, he created him in his image nd likeness, it is this likeness that is the spirit we possess. Remember in gen chapter one after creating human, male and female,blessed him and gave dominion(that was the soul),note that your real u is ur soul,that is what belongs to u,hence u nid to take more care of ur soul.in chapter d bible said there was no man to til d ground,so formed man 4rm dust(thats the body) and when he breathed on d formed man that made him a living being(that is the spirit). So when one dies, the spirit goes back to God, the soul goes 4 judgment. If u need further explanation ask the creator himself, he listens, he is ready to give u understanding.

What logic.what an abuse of the omnipotency of God.Since you knw d creator that much ask him the question on my behalf.Are we under any law not to inquire of the entities that make us up?

d spirit helps us 2 commune wit God why d soul helps us 2 commune wit our fellow human.any soul dat sinneth shal die.

tlaret24: why d soul helps us 2 commune wit our fellow human.any soul dat sinneth shal die.

What then is the role of the body?

Emmy9ite: i can never get tired! Hope u wont get tired of forgiving me!

of course I wunt•buh it wunt be as easy as it was the oder tym

difference soul spirit

Question: "What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?"

Answer: The soul and the spirit are the two primary immaterial aspects that Scripture ascribes to humanity. It can be confusing to attempt to discern the precise differences between the two. The word “spirit” refers only to the immaterial facet of humanity. Human beings have a spirit, but we are not spirits. However, in Scripture, only believers are said to be spiritually alive (1 Corinthians 2:11; Hebrews 4:12; James 2:26), while unbelievers are spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1-5; Colossians 2:13). In Paul's writing, the spiritual was pivotal to the life of the believer (1 Corinthians 2:14; 3:1; Ephesians 1:3; 5:19; Colossians 1:9; 3:16). The spirit is the element in humanity which gives us the ability to have an intimate relationship with God. Whenever the word “spirit” is used, it refers to the immaterial part of humanity that “connects” with God, who Himself is spirit (John 4:24).

The word “soul” can refer to both the immaterial and material aspects of humanity. Unlike human beings having a spirit, human beings are souls. In its most basic sense, the word “soul” means “life.” However, beyond this essential meaning, the Bible speaks of the soul in many contexts. One of these is humanity’s eagerness to sin (Luke 12:26). Humanity is naturally evil, and our souls are tainted as a result. The life principle of the soul is removed at the time of physical death (Genesis 35:18; Jeremiah 15:2). The soul, as with the spirit, is the center of many spiritual and emotional experiences (Job 30:25; Psalm 43:5; Jeremiah 13:17). Whenever the word “soul” is used, it can refer to the whole person, whether alive or in the afterlife.

The soul and the spirit are connected, but separable (Hebrews 4:12). The soul is the essence of humanity’s being; it is who we are. The spirit is the aspect of humanity that connects with God. I hope this answers your question?.

OP

Here is the authoritative explanation on this topic (lol)

Spirit: Life giving force from God. In the book of Genesis man became a living soul after God breathed life into him. You don't have life or a soul without a spirit.

Soul: All your experiences, memories, feelings, thoughts, mind etc. The part of you that connects directly with God but remains firmly rooted in this world.

Body: That's the natural you i.e instincts and basic needs. This is that part of you that makes you an animal. Animals get hungry, tired, want to escape danger etc

So for those saying animals have souls ask yourselves this question: Do animals know they'll one day die? Can animals hope to live after dying?

Humans are souls, animals are not.

havn't died yet..if dere anyone on NL dat is living a second chance of life,pls,giv dis dude an appropirate ans!

Spirit + Body = Soul
At death: Spirit leaves the body and is assigned either of these 2 places until the resurrection.
1: Paradise: Paradise is that part of the spirit world in which the righteous spirits who
have departed from this life await the resurrection of the body. It is a condition of
happiness and peace.
According to Luke 23:43, the Lord replied, "Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
2. Spirit Prision or hell:
First, it is the temporary abode in the spirit world for those who were disobedient in mortality.
David’s soul shall not be left in hell, Ps. 16:10 (Ps. 86:13).
Death and hell delivered up the dead, Rev. 20:13
Second, it is the permanent location of those who are not redeemed by the atonement of Jesus Christ.
Go into hell, into that fire that never shall be quenched, Mark 9:43

Reyginus: What logic.what an abuse of the omnipotency of God.Since you knw d creator that much ask him the question on my behalf.

lol, i knw him personally, if u want to know him, pray to him 4 urself. Pls dnt derail this thread, people want to learn.

~vicky~:
The soul and the spirit are the two primary immaterial aspects that Scripture ascribes to humanity. It can be confusing to attempt to discern the precise differences between the two. The word “spirit” refers only to the immaterial facet of humanity. Human beings have a spirit, but we are not spirits. However, in Scripture, only believers are said to be spiritually alive (1 Corinthians 2:11; Hebrews 4:12; James 2:26), while unbelievers are spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1-5; Colossians 2:13). In Paul's writing, the spiritual was pivotal to the life of the believer (1 Corinthians 2:14; 3:1; Ephesians 1:3; 5:19; Colossians 1:9; 3:16). The spirit is the element in humanity which gives us the ability to have an intimate relationship with God. Whenever the word “spirit” is used, it refers to the immaterial part of humanity that “connects” with God, who Himself is spirit (John 4:24).

The word “soul” can refer to both the immaterial and material aspects of humanity. Unlike human beings having a spirit, human beings are souls. In its most basic sense, the word “soul” means “life.” However, beyond this essential meaning, the Bible speaks of the soul in many contexts. One of these is humanity’s eagerness to sin (Luke 12:26). Humanity is naturally evil, and our souls are tainted as a result. The life principle of the soul is removed at the time of physical death (Genesis 35:18; Jeremiah 15:2). The soul, as with the spirit, is the center of many spiritual and emotional experiences (Job 30:25; Psalm 43:5; Jeremiah 13:17). Whenever the word “soul” is used, it can refer to the whole person, whether alive or in the afterlife.

The soul and the spirit are connected, but separable (Hebrews 4:12). The soul is the essence of humanity’s being; it is who we are. The spirit is the aspect of humanity that connects with God.

Vicky, pls can I have your phone number or BB PIN? You are too much. elampiro@yahoo.com

Lyzbet: As a human being, u r composed of three entities. Ur body, ur soul n ur spirit. Ur body is d part u see, d physical aspect of who u r. Ur soul is ur intellectual aspect, ur will, ur emotions, ur pride, ur achievements, ur thinkin, ur reasonin etc. Ur spirit, as d name implies is ur spiritual aspect. Ur spirit is d only part of u that lives on after ur physical body dies.

Re: The Difference Between 'spirit' And 'soul' by Area_boy(m): 4:16pm On Aug 03
Emmy9ite: really? Am i right to call the 'Holyspirit' HolySoul?

please pay more attention to @lyzbet. That explains it

you miss the point mate! neither holyspirit nor holysoul exist

People like you and me created them!

You can also a learn a thing or two from what @lyzbet said

The spirit is part of the soul, much like the mind is part of the soul. It is the soul, though, that comprises who you are.

Animals don't have a spirit per se- they don't seek God. Plants have a body, animals have a body and soul (they are capable of relating to man and other animals), but only man has a spirit. Both the soul and spirit pass when man dies, thus you will be recognizable as Raymond in the coming resurrection (ref Matt 17:3) and you will as a believer forever be able to fellowship with God. You will be given a new body (1 Cor 15:51-55), but you will be you.



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deandavid: lol, i knw him personally, if u want to know him, pray to him 4 urself. Pls dnt derail this thread, people want to learn.

I should be telling you that. He requested for a logical explanation where no book is to be quoted,you gave him a bible. You were asked for your thoughts on this and not what the bible says.

Can't all of Ʊ jst read aπd listen to d baseless rubbish Ʊ ar writing... If Ʊ don't com to terms with what nija80 aπd d likes of him explained den I don't tink Ʊ can get a better explanation. Or beta still, explain ūя̲̅ rubbish wit bible verses aπd let's see ђφw well Ʊ can straighten d line

Animals have souls (Don't be fooled) Spirit + Body = SOUL
They are fulfilling their measure of creation
Remember what John saw in revelation!