2007-03-23 23:07:20 · 8 answers · asked by Ellie W 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
From Genesis we can learn that a soul is made up of a fleshly body and the breath of life.
Genesis 2:7 -- And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. (KJV)
So, you can see souls walking around doing things. But not so with spirit:
John 3:8 -- The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit. (NKJV)
2007-03-23 23:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by BC 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is the difference between the spirit and the soul? The word "spirit," refers only to the immaterial facet of man. Mankind has a spirit, but we are not a spirit. However, in Scripture, only believers, those who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, are said to be "spiritually alive" (1 Corinthians 2:11; Hebrews 4:12; James 2:26). Unbelievers are "spiritually dead" (Ephesians 2:1-5; Colossians 2:13). In Paul's writing the "spirit" was pivotal to the spiritual life of the believer (1 Corinthians 2:14; 3:1; 15:45; Ephesians 1:3; 5:19; Colossians 1:9; 3:16). The spirit is the element in man which gives him the ability to have an intimate relationship with God. Whenever the word "spirit" is used, it refers to the immaterial part of man including his soul.
The word "soul" refers not only to the immaterial part of man but the also material part. Unlike man having a "spirit," man is a soul. In its most basic sense the word "soul" means "life." However, the Bible moves beyond "life" and into many areas. One of those areas is to man's eagerness to sin (Luke 12:26). Man is naturally evil and his soul is tainted as a result. The life principle 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, alive or after death.
The "soul" and the "spirit" are similar in the manner in which they are used in the spiritual life of the believer. They are different in their reference. The "soul" is man's horizontal view with the world. The "spirit" is man's vertical view with God. It is important to understand that both refer to the immaterial part of man, but only the "spirit" refers to the man's walk with God. The "soul" refers to man's walk in the world, both material and immaterial.-
2007-03-24 13:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your spirit is that which animates your soul which is the seat of your personality.
take a look at a light bulb. your spirit is to electricity like the light is to your soul; without your spirit the body could not express the activity of the soul.
the faculties of the soul are your emotions, intellect and will
the faculties of the spirit are your conscience, intuition and spiritual communion
your heart (nonphysiologically speaking) is that place from where your intentions spring and where comminion with your "inner-self" and/or the Spirit of God was intended to reside before the fall from grace.
all the intents of the heart are gleaned by the will from the spirit and the action of the soul's expression can be seen in how the body is directed then to respond
2007-03-24 06:32:00 · answer #3 · answered by messenger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your soul is all of you, James 2:26;
Eccl.3:19-21; The life of the soul is the spirit of God, Eccl:12:7; At death it returns to God.
Eze.37:12-14;
The resurrected souls on earth or in heaven Rev.6:9-12;
2007-03-24 06:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by jeni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both spirit and soul constitute the same thing. Soul or spirit is all pervasive and there is no place where it is not. It seems to be segregated by the bodies but it is not the case. Soul transcends the so called universe and extends beyond. Mind and intellect can not explain nor reach it.
2007-03-24 06:22:02 · answer #5 · answered by nagarajan s 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The souls of people are the thoughts of God.
The spirit of people is life from God.
The soul is the heart and mind of the spirit.
The spirit was basically born as God breathe into his thoughts. They entwine with one another.
Our auras, or countenances display our feelings, emotions of our souls.
2007-03-24 06:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spirit i suppose some thing connected with human
soul is more connected to god
2007-03-24 06:13:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're interchangeable to most people.
2007-03-24 06:23:48 · answer #8 · answered by Praetorian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋