The Natural Man

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But the white is not the same as the yoke, is it? A man is body and soul. Because they are both part of a man, does that make them both the same thing?
May be not the best illustration I could have used. Suffering some 'brain fog' from a new medication the 'Doc' has me on. I'll use that as an excuse. Haa!
 
Adam and Even were connected to God through their spirit. This connection with God ended when they died.

In the day you eat of it you will die (dying you shall die). The natural man is one whose direction in life comes from his flesh.

Christians have the opportunity through their regenerated spirit to walk by the Holy Spirit and no longer need to be driven by their flesh.

Then why did he meet them in the garden in the cool of the day?
 
Your tripartite view of man has more to do with Greek philosophy than Biblical revelation
Precious friend, then what do we do With God's Clear Scripture?:

"And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your
whole spirit and soul and body [ tripartite? ] be preserved blameless
unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Thessalonians 5:23 AV)​
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And, precious friend(s), Please Be Very Richly Encouraged and Edified
In The Lord Jesus Christ and In His Precious Word Of Truth, Rightly
Divided:


The Bible: The BIG Picture

Amen.
 
You said they connected by spirit .....I see it as face to face

Why not both.