Body ~ Soul ~ Spirit

Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. 24 God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.

Thessalonians 5:23 NLT

  • Body - Relates to Environment

    Body — Relates to Environment (Physiological)

    Connects us to the physical world and our surroundings

    World-consciousness (awareness of the natural, physical realm)

    Composed of tissue, bone, and blood

    The physical vessel through which we experience life

  • Soul - Relates to Others

    Soul — Relates to Others (Psychological)

    Connects us to others and governs our relational life

    Self-consciousness (awareness of self)

    The seat of the mind, will, and emotions

    Influences thoughts, choices, and feelings

  • Spirit - Relates to God

    Spirit — Relates to God (Spiritual)

    Connects us to God and the spiritual realm

    God-consciousness (awareness of God’s presence)

    The place of identity and spiritual life

    Expressed through creativity and worship

    Enables communion with God

    Discerns through spiritual intuition