definition of spirit,soul and body
Whenever the word âsoulâ is used, it can refer to the whole person, whether alive or in the afterlife. The soul and the spirit are connected, but separable (Hebrews 4:12). The soul is the essence of humanityâs being; it is who we are. The spirit is the aspect of humanity that connects with God.
The physical body is the element in which both soul and spirit are contained. In other words, the body is also known as a cover which encases both the soul and spirit. Here are three main reasons that can explain why God has given us a physical body. A body is associated with doing the will of God.
Whenever the word âspiritâ is used, it refers to the immaterial part of humanity that âconnectsâ with God, who Himself is spirit (John 4:24). The word âsoulâ can refer to both the immaterial and material aspects of humanity. Unlike human beings having a spirit, human beings are souls.