029. The Spirit and the flesh

We celebrate and explore what Scripture really teaches about body, soul, and spirit, clearing away philosophical concepts that have muddied our understanding of these biblical terms.

• Spirit (pneuma) represents our attitude or mindset rather than a ghostly entity
• The Spirit of God reveals truth to us that human wisdom cannot grasp
• When Christians were "of one heart and soul" in Acts, they shared an attitude united by Christ's Spirit
• Ezekiel prophesied the heart transplant we receive at salvation
• The flesh (sarx) isn't our identity or nature but an external mindset we can choose
• Setting our minds on the Spirit brings life and peace; setting them on flesh brings death
• Our "old self" was crucified with Christ so we are no longer enslaved to sin
• The concept of an immortal soul originated in Egyptian and Greek philosophy, not Scripture
• Hebrew understanding of "soul" (nephesh) simply means a living, breathing creature
• Immortality is not inherent but received as a gift through Christ alone

Join us next time as we explore the fruit of the Spirit and the fruit of the flesh!

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