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DO YOU HAVE A HUMAN SPIRIT????????
Galatians 5:16,17
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Human spirit belief is the foundation that New Age beliefs are built upon. As you know, The New Age teaches that we must contact our human spirit. That we must re-program it, so that our beliefs line up with their truths. In other words what they're trying to say is that you've believed untruths, (and we have) and these untruths concern untruths about ourselves and our religions. (that's correct also) The problem is that the alternative path they offer for you to save yourself from yourself is another lie. The New Age substitute which appears to be the Truth but is not is a stumbling block aimed to deceive you.
Now, those who practice New Age. teachings don't feel deceived, they believe they're saved. They believe we're the ones who are deceived. And, in actuality there's truth in that assumption also because most Christians have not explored the true potential of their faith by examining what they believe the actual Truth to be. Unfortunately, lies have been intentionally very meticulously inserted into the Christian belief system (the devil's in the details) and those lies deactivate the power of the Holy Spirit which cannot fully operate within you unless you believe the whole Truth. The process of being Sanctified through the Spirit has been completely overlooked by Christians who assume their beliefs are accurate without examining those beliefs before they believe them. Christians have overlooked this process and because they have the New Age Movement has us eating right out of their hands. If you believe you possess a human spirit you are not wearing the full armor of God, in fact you're standing in your underwear.
The first time I heard anyone speak of a human spirit it was on the Oprah Show. As I was listening to the show I began talking back to the television. I remember saying "That's a lie, human beings don't have a spirit of their own". Just then I heard a crash so I went downstairs to my family room to investigate what made the noise. Two pictures on either side of the television fell off the wall and were on the floor. Apparently Satan didn't like his lie being exposed. I'm sure he knew that one day I would be exposing his lie to many people. He obviously wasn't happy.
I want to warn you right now that this study will open your eyes. You won't be able to hide behind false beliefs anymore. I assure you that exposing the Spirit for what and who it really is will also unlock many other doors and expose more lies you've believed to be truth. Understanding and activating the power of the Holy Spirit in your life is the key to everything.
Before we begin examining scripture I just want to say that when you attempt to contact your human spirit, the spirit you're going to confront is the spirit of the world, the counterfeit Holy Spirit which Satan uses to imitate the Spirit of God. Because there IS NO HUMAN SPIRIT to contact. Instead of learning Truth from this Spirit you learn lies. Very clever lies, lies that imitate the Truth but are not the truth. Satan knows that any lie he can get you to believe prevents you from wearing the Full Armor of God. There's a substitute lie for everything, the only way to protect yourself from the lie is to KNOW the Truth.
How can you know the Truth? Study the Word. When you upload the Truth into your brain you activate the power of the Holy Spirit. This Spirit then guides and instructs you in all matters. When you hear the Truth the Spirit confirms it, when you hear a lie the Spirit exposes it. (This process is testing the spirits) The problem with this process is that most times the whole Truth is only half believed so apparently unbeknown to the listener they've taken direction from both spirits. This situation is unfortunate for the Christian because they don't know they've believed lies. They have no idea. They have a veil over their eyes that can only be removed by the Truth. Unfortunately by this point most Christians cannot be reached they continue believing their half truths and never fully activate the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. And after all, this was Satan's intention all along.
As I mentioned before your realization that the human spirit doesn't exist will eventually reveal other lies you may have believed as Truth. Because the Truth builds upon the Truth, All scripture is profitable for reproof. The lie can run but it can't hide.
I also want to add that this is a complex subject and some times our understanding of a passage will be fuzzy. The best way to eliminate confusion is to cross-reference the passage for better understanding. Also keep in mind that in the Old Testament the Holy Spirit was only given by God to certain individuals who were used to suit Gods purpose. In the New Testament the Holy Spirit was freely given to anyone who followed the teachings of Jesus Christ. You will also come across passages which describe "my spirit" which seem to indicate a human spirit but refer to the Holy Spirit operating within the individual. When "my spirit" is used it is referring to the Holy Spirit, or Holy Ghost which is used interchangeably. When the words "a spirit" or "the spirit" are used further detail is needed to correctly identify if it is the Holy Spirit or an evil spirit that is being described. Fully reading the chapter the passage is quoted from usually relieves confusion.
Ephesians 1:17
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
.......................Is this spirit of wisdom the human spirit or the Holy Spirit?
Read this passage 1 Corinthjans 2:11 at first glance it appears to be talking about a human spirit.
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
.......................Now, read it again in the proper context;
1 Corinthians 2: 9-16
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
Verse 11 states that man does not understand the workings of himself but the Spirit does, and it also claims that the Spirit also understands the workings of God while man does not. It is easy to become confused when scripture is taken out of context.
This scripture is often misquoted and claimed that the "spirit of man" is a human spirit, but that is incorrect. The capitalization of the S in spirit of God is used because it is referring to Gods Spirit (his own) The spirit of man is written in a lower cased "s" signifying the Holy Spirit, and again in verse 12 it is again written in a lower case "s" when referring to the spirit of God, (Holy Spirit)
There are also occasions you'll find where a feeling is used to describe a spirit. Keep in mind that feelings are produced by our reactions to the spirits. Reactions can either be good or bad. these reactions are responses perceived by the human being as a direct response to a thought initiated by a spirit.
Daniel 7: 15
15 I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me.
St Mark 2:8
8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?
.....................In the following verse God is referred to the Father of spirits.
Hebrews 8:9
9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
.................. The proceeding verses refer to spirits
Psalms 104:4
4 Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:
Hebrews 1:13,14
13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Luke 4:10
10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:
...................In the following scripture Jesus tells the Apostles that he isn't a spirit.
Luke 24: 36-39
36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
Ezekiel 13:1-3
1 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2 Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, Hear ye the word of the LORD;
3 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!
.........................Obviously these prophets aren't following the Holy Spirit, they're being deceived by the spirit of the world.
Isaiah 30:1
1 Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
2 Corinthians 11:3,4
3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
................The previous passages are not referring to a human spirit, The spirit being discussed is the spirit of the world.
Joel 2:28
28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
St. John 16: 12-14
12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
Galatians 5 16-18
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law
Ephesians 4:4
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
................ONE Spirit
.................. Genesis 2:7 describes this:
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.
Job 27:3
3 All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils
Job 33:4
4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
...................If God had placed a human spirit in man don't you think some reference of it would have been mentioned? It isn't discussed because it didn't happen. Man is living soul animated by the "breath of life"
..................And finally, in 1 Corinthians 15:42-52
42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
.................Still not convinced? In the following verses Jesus describes how we will become spirit beings, equal to the angels.
Luke 20:35-36
35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
Hopefully I've quoted enough scripture for you to conclude that human beings do not possess a human spirit. If not I hope you will continue studying until you can truthfully decide for yourself. However, I must caution you, remember I told you that when you see the Truth for what it really is then the rest of the truth will follow? If the human being has no spirit of its own then what happens when we die? Is it true that your spirit goes directly to heaven or hell when you die? Well if you don't have a spirit then that can't be so.
........................But the Bible does say that the Spirit returns to God who gave it.
Ecclesiastes 12:7
7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
Obviously the Bible is referring to the Holy Spirit that returns to God. So what then happens to your soul? That’s another study. This time the New Age Movement isn't involved, but Religion is because that's where you learned to believe what you believe.
.......Here's a hint,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Daniel 2:12
Many who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake. Some shall live forever; others shall be in everlasting contempt. But the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament, and those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever"
Everything you need to know about the Truth is in the Bible, Unfortunately your preconceived notions aren't.
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Human spirit belief is the foundation that New Age beliefs are built upon. As you know, The New Age teaches that we must contact our human spirit. That we must re-program it, so that our beliefs line up with their truths. In other words what they're trying to say is that you've believed untruths, (and we have) and these untruths concern untruths about ourselves and our religions. (that's correct also) The problem is that the alternative path they offer for you to save yourself from yourself is another lie. The New Age substitute which appears to be the Truth but is not is a stumbling block aimed to deceive you.
Now, those who practice New Age. teachings don't feel deceived, they believe they're saved. They believe we're the ones who are deceived. And, in actuality there's truth in that assumption also because most Christians have not explored the true potential of their faith by examining what they believe the actual Truth to be. Unfortunately, lies have been intentionally very meticulously inserted into the Christian belief system (the devil's in the details) and those lies deactivate the power of the Holy Spirit which cannot fully operate within you unless you believe the whole Truth. The process of being Sanctified through the Spirit has been completely overlooked by Christians who assume their beliefs are accurate without examining those beliefs before they believe them. Christians have overlooked this process and because they have the New Age Movement has us eating right out of their hands. If you believe you possess a human spirit you are not wearing the full armor of God, in fact you're standing in your underwear.
The first time I heard anyone speak of a human spirit it was on the Oprah Show. As I was listening to the show I began talking back to the television. I remember saying "That's a lie, human beings don't have a spirit of their own". Just then I heard a crash so I went downstairs to my family room to investigate what made the noise. Two pictures on either side of the television fell off the wall and were on the floor. Apparently Satan didn't like his lie being exposed. I'm sure he knew that one day I would be exposing his lie to many people. He obviously wasn't happy.
I want to warn you right now that this study will open your eyes. You won't be able to hide behind false beliefs anymore. I assure you that exposing the Spirit for what and who it really is will also unlock many other doors and expose more lies you've believed to be truth. Understanding and activating the power of the Holy Spirit in your life is the key to everything.
Before we begin examining scripture I just want to say that when you attempt to contact your human spirit, the spirit you're going to confront is the spirit of the world, the counterfeit Holy Spirit which Satan uses to imitate the Spirit of God. Because there IS NO HUMAN SPIRIT to contact. Instead of learning Truth from this Spirit you learn lies. Very clever lies, lies that imitate the Truth but are not the truth. Satan knows that any lie he can get you to believe prevents you from wearing the Full Armor of God. There's a substitute lie for everything, the only way to protect yourself from the lie is to KNOW the Truth.
How can you know the Truth? Study the Word. When you upload the Truth into your brain you activate the power of the Holy Spirit. This Spirit then guides and instructs you in all matters. When you hear the Truth the Spirit confirms it, when you hear a lie the Spirit exposes it. (This process is testing the spirits) The problem with this process is that most times the whole Truth is only half believed so apparently unbeknown to the listener they've taken direction from both spirits. This situation is unfortunate for the Christian because they don't know they've believed lies. They have no idea. They have a veil over their eyes that can only be removed by the Truth. Unfortunately by this point most Christians cannot be reached they continue believing their half truths and never fully activate the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. And after all, this was Satan's intention all along.
As I mentioned before your realization that the human spirit doesn't exist will eventually reveal other lies you may have believed as Truth. Because the Truth builds upon the Truth, All scripture is profitable for reproof. The lie can run but it can't hide.
I also want to add that this is a complex subject and some times our understanding of a passage will be fuzzy. The best way to eliminate confusion is to cross-reference the passage for better understanding. Also keep in mind that in the Old Testament the Holy Spirit was only given by God to certain individuals who were used to suit Gods purpose. In the New Testament the Holy Spirit was freely given to anyone who followed the teachings of Jesus Christ. You will also come across passages which describe "my spirit" which seem to indicate a human spirit but refer to the Holy Spirit operating within the individual. When "my spirit" is used it is referring to the Holy Spirit, or Holy Ghost which is used interchangeably. When the words "a spirit" or "the spirit" are used further detail is needed to correctly identify if it is the Holy Spirit or an evil spirit that is being described. Fully reading the chapter the passage is quoted from usually relieves confusion.
Ephesians 1:17
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
.......................Is this spirit of wisdom the human spirit or the Holy Spirit?
Read this passage 1 Corinthjans 2:11 at first glance it appears to be talking about a human spirit.
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
.......................Now, read it again in the proper context;
1 Corinthians 2: 9-16
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
Verse 11 states that man does not understand the workings of himself but the Spirit does, and it also claims that the Spirit also understands the workings of God while man does not. It is easy to become confused when scripture is taken out of context.
This scripture is often misquoted and claimed that the "spirit of man" is a human spirit, but that is incorrect. The capitalization of the S in spirit of God is used because it is referring to Gods Spirit (his own) The spirit of man is written in a lower cased "s" signifying the Holy Spirit, and again in verse 12 it is again written in a lower case "s" when referring to the spirit of God, (Holy Spirit)
There are also occasions you'll find where a feeling is used to describe a spirit. Keep in mind that feelings are produced by our reactions to the spirits. Reactions can either be good or bad. these reactions are responses perceived by the human being as a direct response to a thought initiated by a spirit.
Daniel 7: 15
15 I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me.
St Mark 2:8
8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?
.....................In the following verse God is referred to the Father of spirits.
Hebrews 8:9
9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
.................. The proceeding verses refer to spirits
Psalms 104:4
4 Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:
Hebrews 1:13,14
13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Luke 4:10
10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:
...................In the following scripture Jesus tells the Apostles that he isn't a spirit.
Luke 24: 36-39
36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
Ezekiel 13:1-3
1 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2 Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, Hear ye the word of the LORD;
3 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!
.........................Obviously these prophets aren't following the Holy Spirit, they're being deceived by the spirit of the world.
Isaiah 30:1
1 Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
2 Corinthians 11:3,4
3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
................The previous passages are not referring to a human spirit, The spirit being discussed is the spirit of the world.
Joel 2:28
28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
St. John 16: 12-14
12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
Galatians 5 16-18
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law
Ephesians 4:4
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
................ONE Spirit
.................. Genesis 2:7 describes this:
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.
Job 27:3
3 All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils
Job 33:4
4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
...................If God had placed a human spirit in man don't you think some reference of it would have been mentioned? It isn't discussed because it didn't happen. Man is living soul animated by the "breath of life"
..................And finally, in 1 Corinthians 15:42-52
42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
.................Still not convinced? In the following verses Jesus describes how we will become spirit beings, equal to the angels.
Luke 20:35-36
35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
Hopefully I've quoted enough scripture for you to conclude that human beings do not possess a human spirit. If not I hope you will continue studying until you can truthfully decide for yourself. However, I must caution you, remember I told you that when you see the Truth for what it really is then the rest of the truth will follow? If the human being has no spirit of its own then what happens when we die? Is it true that your spirit goes directly to heaven or hell when you die? Well if you don't have a spirit then that can't be so.
........................But the Bible does say that the Spirit returns to God who gave it.
Ecclesiastes 12:7
7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
Obviously the Bible is referring to the Holy Spirit that returns to God. So what then happens to your soul? That’s another study. This time the New Age Movement isn't involved, but Religion is because that's where you learned to believe what you believe.
.......Here's a hint,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Daniel 2:12
Many who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake. Some shall live forever; others shall be in everlasting contempt. But the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament, and those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever"
Everything you need to know about the Truth is in the Bible, Unfortunately your preconceived notions aren't.
That's a lot to think about, and it set me thinking about many things I've come across before. It sounds very similar to what proponents of "Soul Sleep" teach (S.D.A.'s, J.W.'s, etc.). They would say the whole concept of an "immortal soul" came from paganism, and that satan's original lie to man was "thou shall not surely die". I don't have time to give an informed, thought out response at the moment, but when I get time, I would like to come back to this. It deserves an adequate hearing. Proverbs 18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
Hi Ken,,,, You said,,,,, That's a lot to think about, and it set me thinking about many things I've come across before. It sounds very similar to what proponents of "Soul Sleep" teach (S.D.A.'s, J.W.'s, etc.). They would say the whole concept of an "immortal soul" came from paganism, and that satan's original lie to man was "thou shall not surely die". ................Yes, both these religions believe this. (soul sleep) But in this case you can't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Just because both of these faiths have some other teachings that aren't accurate it doesn't mean they're wrong about everything. In fact, I've found there's always an element of truth in every lie. There's many scriptures which support soul sleep so it can't be overlooked just because Christianity as a whole has denied the concept. I don't have time to give an informed, thought out response at the moment, but when I get time, I would like to come back to this. It deserves an adequate hearing. Proverbs 18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. ......That's a wise decision. Don't ever deny something just because everyone else does. When it comes to the Truth we have to be accurate. Even if it means going against already established belief. The word "deceived" means you don't know you're deceived. Good luck getting to the bottom of this Ken, it took me months. That's the problem with the Truth it's not at the surface. If you want to find it you have to dig very deep. Most people don't care enough to search.