Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV)
[SUP]12 [/SUP]For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Over the centuries Pastors, Teachers, and perhaps even the Apostles, seemed to use the two words soul and spirit interchangably. YET, we have the verse above that says it is possible to divide soul and spirit using the Word of GOD. A while back, the LORD gave me a deeper understanding of a verse that appears to make that division totally possible.
Luke 12:19 (NKJV)
[SUP]19 [/SUP]And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry."
Here we find Jesus referring to Mental Rationalization, as a process of the soul or the mind of a man. Would you not agree then that:
soul = the mind, thoughts, memories, mental reasoning, personality, emotions, feelings, pysche, cognative abilities, etc. the sum total of which makes up what is called soul.
AND
spirit = the part of man that departs the body the moment we die. and for the believer the spirit goes to be with the LORD, while for the unbeliever it departs to go to Hades.
Philippians 1:21-24 (NKJV)
[SUP]21 [/SUP]For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. {not loss}
[SUP]22 [/SUP]But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell.
[SUP]23 [/SUP]For I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to departand be with Christ, which is far better.
[SUP]24 [/SUP]Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.
2 Corinthians 5:6-9 (NKJV)
[SUP]6 [/SUP]So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord.
[SUP]7 [/SUP]For we walk by faith, not by sight.
[SUP]8 [/SUP]We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
[SUP]9 [/SUP]Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.
Luke 16:22-24 (NKJV)
[SUP]22 [/SUP]So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.
[SUP]23 [/SUP]And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
[SUP]24 [/SUP]Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.'
Notice what the Greek word for Soul actually is:
[SUP]12 [/SUP]For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Over the centuries Pastors, Teachers, and perhaps even the Apostles, seemed to use the two words soul and spirit interchangably. YET, we have the verse above that says it is possible to divide soul and spirit using the Word of GOD. A while back, the LORD gave me a deeper understanding of a verse that appears to make that division totally possible.
Luke 12:19 (NKJV)
[SUP]19 [/SUP]And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry."
Here we find Jesus referring to Mental Rationalization, as a process of the soul or the mind of a man. Would you not agree then that:
soul = the mind, thoughts, memories, mental reasoning, personality, emotions, feelings, pysche, cognative abilities, etc. the sum total of which makes up what is called soul.
AND
spirit = the part of man that departs the body the moment we die. and for the believer the spirit goes to be with the LORD, while for the unbeliever it departs to go to Hades.
Philippians 1:21-24 (NKJV)
[SUP]21 [/SUP]For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. {not loss}
[SUP]22 [/SUP]But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell.
[SUP]23 [/SUP]For I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to departand be with Christ, which is far better.
[SUP]24 [/SUP]Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.
2 Corinthians 5:6-9 (NKJV)
[SUP]6 [/SUP]So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord.
[SUP]7 [/SUP]For we walk by faith, not by sight.
[SUP]8 [/SUP]We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
[SUP]9 [/SUP]Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.
Luke 16:22-24 (NKJV)
[SUP]22 [/SUP]So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.
[SUP]23 [/SUP]And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
[SUP]24 [/SUP]Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.'
Notice what the Greek word for Soul actually is:
Soul
Usage Number: 1
Strong's Number: <G5590>
Original Word: ψυχή, psychē
Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words.
Usage Number: 1
Strong's Number: <G5590>
Original Word: ψυχή, psychē
Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words.