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

Episode Page: https://wakinguptograce.com/the-spirit-and-the-flesh/

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