Humans have a spiritual component to their makeup as the apostle Paul pointed out, “For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him?” (1 Corinthians 2:11). But just what is the spirit in man?
There’s a difference between the animal brain and human mind, and that’s what is talked about in Ecclesiastes 12:7, and 1 Corinthians 2:11. John 19:30 also speaks of Christ giving His spirit back to God.
Humans have a spiritual component to their makeup as the apostle Paul pointed out, “For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him?” (1 Corinthians 2:11). But just what is the spirit in man?
by Randy Stiver
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Many believe a God of love would be bound by His own character and principles to prevent suffering in the world, so why doesn’t God intervene to prevent human anguish and pain?
Knowing the truth of God’s plan of salvation for all of humanity transforms our view of God.
Some see the God of the Old Testament as a God of wrath, while the God of the New Testament is understood to be a God of love.
We are encouraged to follow Abraham’s example, the father of the faithful, who’s life was characterised by loyalty and dedication to God.
Many people have heard that the Bible talks about a period of peace known as “the Millennium,” but they aren’t quite sure what that means.
The seven-day Feast of Tabernacles symbolizes the 1,000-year reign of Jesus Christ on the earth at His second coming.
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