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The Human Nature and How it Relates to Adam and the Christ
In discussing the human nature, there are major theological differences, especially in the realm of the spirit and soul. These disagreements are not discussed in this paper but will certainly influence the reader’s perception of what is stated. The author highly encourages the reader challenges their own thinking on this matter by solely relying on Scripture rather than theology to strengthen their understanding of and confidence in the truth regarding the human nature. This paper in no way implies, supports, suggest, or reveals that there is any change in the clear separation of the pre-Testament, Israel, Church, or Millennial Kingdom saints. These groups of believers have different promises with different content to their salvation and will always be distinct.
Where does the human soul and spirit come from? We know that the body comes from the parents, but what about the other parts of the human nature? To understand this, we are going to examine what Scripture reveals about where the body, soul, and spirit originate from and how this unique creation of God propagates, along with the fact that even though we share in our nature, we are individuals and personally liable to God.
In the creation of humans, we have two stories in Scripture that give us details on our beginning. These stories are not in contrast to one another; rather, the second one gives us more details on what God did in creating humans. In Genesis 1, we are given an overview of the renovation of the earth and the creation of Adam. God created humans; male and female1, yet He did not create both male and female. As we examine chapter two of Genesis, we find that Adam is […]
Knowing the Desirous Will of God – The Renewed Mind
As a result of the washing of regeneration and renewing from the Holy Spirit, we now possess a new mind. This renewed mind relates to the Spirit, not fleshly and earthly things; therefore, with this mind we are able to discern Spiritual things because we have a quality of the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:14-16). We are instructed in Romans 12 to stop outwardly conforming to this age. Paul is referring to the legal age and those who are putting on a mask of living under law. We live out from faith through grace, not through law, for law is not out from faith.
And stop being outwardly conformed to this age, but to be transformed by your renewed mind, for the purpose to test for approval what is the desirous will of God, the good and well pleasing and mature. – Romans 12:2
Renewing here is not a verb, therefore it is not an act of renewing, but a noun describing the mind. We now possess a renewed mind that, when used, will transform us in a way that enables us to put to the test any situation and identify what is acceptable for us to do according to God’s desirous will for us in all circumstances we face throughout our day.
Since we have a renewed mind, this week let us focus on using it. Starting each morning with setting our mind on the things above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. These things involve who we are in Christ. Not by seeking to fulfill a set of rules that tell us what not to do, but rather by doing things that show who we are in Christ. Our […]
The New Birth
One of the aspects of becoming a Christian is a new birth. Jesus spoke of this new birth to Nicodemus, who asked how a person can be born when he is old (John 3:4) in response to Jesus telling him that he must be born from above to see the Kingdom of God (John 3:3).
To understand what the new birth is and why it is necessary, we need to go back to the beginning. When Adam was created, He was made in the image (had a garment of light) and likeness (intelligent, rational) of God (Genesis 1:26). Even though as part of the original creation of humans God made us both male and female, He only created Adam. Therefore, Eve is not an individual creation; rather, she was built out from Adam’s side by God to be a helpmeet for him (Genesis 2:22), making it possible for the human race to propagate. Since we are all part of a single creation, Adam’s nature is passed on to his offspring. However, he did not pass on his original nature; rather, the nature his descendants receive was after he had corrupted it by trespassing and sinning (Genesis 5:3). This means that we all inherited his condemnation (Romans 5:12), and the spiritual and physical deaths that were a result of his trespass and sin (Romans 5:12-21). Physical death does not come upon us because of our personal sins, but as a direct result of Adam’s sin (Romans 5:14). Therefore, even if a human could live a completely righteous life before God, it would not be sufficient to save that one because the head of our creation is corrupt, condemned, and separated from God and therefore all his offspring […]
2 Corinthians The Christ, A New Creation
Astounded, to God, A Saved Frame of Mind to You, 2 Corinthians 5:13
Astounded – To Stand Out From
The Devout Jews in Jerusalem Hearing the Galileans Speak in Their Dialect, Acts 2:7
Simon the Magician astounding the people of Samaria, Acts 8:9
Simon the Magician’s Seeing the Signs and Wonders Phillip Did in Samaria, Acts 8:13
The Jews with Peter at Cornelius’ House, Acts 10:45
Peter Knocking at the Door of Mary’s House, Acts 12:16
Astounded Is Primarily Used in the Gospels and the Book of Acts
Being Astounded is a feeling or showing of great surprise or wonder
Does not mean to be out of one’s mind
The Jews Concerning Jesus Being Insane, John 10:19-21
Paul Speaking Truth to Festus, Acts 26:24-25
Seeing Something That Blows the Mind
Our Astonishment is Towards God
Towards Others, Having a Sound Frame of Mind, 2 Corinthians 5:13
Having a Saved Frame of Mind
Young Men are to Have a Saved Frame of Mind, Titus 2:6-8
The End is Near So We All Should Have A Saved Frame of Mind, 1 Peter 4:7
The Framing of the Mind is What Boundaries We Set on Our Mind
We Are to Frame Our Minds on The Things Above, Colossians 3:1-2
Not Having a High Frame of Mind Concerning Yourself, Romans 12:3
Having the Same Frame of Mind as Christ, Philippians 2:5-8
What Paul is Expressing to Us is Not Astounding, For With the Holy Spirit We Can Understand