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The soul, as in life and the hereafter, requires rules and order to operate in harmony. Although we think there are probably five administrations, at this time we know of only four. They are the mind, the heart, the soul, and the strength. Again, our purpose here is to give you an overview. Future articles will cover each of these in detail.
In “Soul Series, Parts 4 & 5,” we demonstrate that the soul has certain faculties/gifts, even after death. To examine this further, let’s ask an appropriate question: Where in scripture will we see reference to these gifts?
Yes. The teacher is none other than Yeshuah.
Yeshuah tells the true story about a man He knew, whose name was Lazarus (not the one He raised from the dead, whose sisters were Mary and Martha). It is found in Luke 16:19-31 KJV (comments and emphasis are our own).
No. Nephesh and psuche, Hebrew and Greek words translated “soul,” convey considerably more than that. If this question is answered with a “yes,” then one must also conclude that the part of us that is relegated to eternal torment is limited only to the mental/emotional.
No. Each is a unique agent or vessel (self-determining and sentient) of our personal trinity which makes up what Paul referred to as the “whole man.” Each vessel serves an entirely different purpose. References to soul and the personal spirit are not two faces of the same coin. I understand that many well-meaning ministries do teach this, but as you will read…it just isn’t so. Fundamentally unique, each consists of a different substance.
Yes, in fact, the Greek Scriptures clarify much of what remains unclear when one reads the Hebrew Scriptures, alone. One instance of this clarification is mentioned by none other than Apostle Paul. It is sound and holds up very well to scrutiny. We’ve taken the liberty of bracketing the meaning of certain words in an effort to clarify what Paul is saying here.
To properly answer this question it is necessary to compare the use and meaning of the words, “soul” and “spirit” in scripture.
The Hebrew word, nephesh that is translated, “soul,” is mentioned 498 times. Following are some examples of these references.
The body is our physical presence in a physical world. It derives sustenance from the physical world around it. Its faculties/members are purposefully created to work in a physical environment. This physical vessel houses the two other vessels, the soul and the personal spirit. Thus, each of us is a personal trinity.
At first glance it appears quite challenging when searching for a place to begin a study of Spirit, Soul and Body. Logic demands that since we call this series, Spirit, Soul and Body, we would start with “Spirit.” Let’s address this question first!
I am of earth, I am divine,
Eternity knew of me, `afore all time.
I’ve no beginning, I have no name,
By man created…I gained great fame.
When God rested upon a seventh day,
I wasn’t there to tempt or sway.
I never shared the Garden’s bliss,
Yet in a Garden I gave a kiss.
