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SOUND DOCTRINE - SPIRITUAL SONG

heart and soul (Pr. 20:27). The spirit is the wellspring of SPECTACLE. A show; something exhibited to view (1
man’s being. “We may use the illustration of three Co. 4:9). The Greek word (theatron) means “a place for
concentric circles: The outer circle refers to our body. Our public show (‘theatre’), i.e. general audience-room; by
body is our outer part containing our five senses with implication a show itself” (Strong). This word is also
which we contact all the things of the physical, material translated “theatre” (Ac. 19:29, 31).
realm. The middle circle refers to our soul. Our soul is our SPED. Succeeded; prospered (Jud. 5:30).
inner part containing our mind, emotion and will with SPEED. Quickness; haste; diligence (1 Sa. 20:38; 2
which we contact all the things of the psychological Sa. 15:14; Ac. 17:15).
realm. The inner circle refers to our spirit. Our spirit is
our innermost part with which we contact God and SPEED, GOOD. [See Good Speed.]
substantiate all the things of the spiritual realm” (Tom SPENDETH IT UP. To use up; consume (Pr. 21:20).
Smith, What Is the Difference between the Soul and Spirit SPEWING. Vomiting (Hab. 2:16).
of Man? holdingtotruth.com). SPICERY. Spices; aromatics (Ge. 37:25).
There are two important applications to this SPIKENARD. A plant from which a fragrant ointment
teaching. First, God intends for man to walk in the spirit was made (Song 4:13, 14). The Greek word is nardos
so that man’s spirit, surrendered to God’s Spirit, controls (Mk. 14:3). The plant grows in the Himalaya Mountains
his soul and body. The heart and the soul affect the at a great elevation (Analytical).
spirit (Pr. 15:13), but the spirit should control the heart SPIRIT. The word spirit has various meanings in
and the soul. See Ps. 42:5; Pr. 23:19. Consider the Scripture according to the context. (1) Sometimes
example of Mary’s praise (Lk. 1:46-47). It could be said (rarely) it refers to man’s breath (Job 27:3). (2)
that Mary’s rejoicing spirit moved her soul to praise Sometimes it refers to intelligence and skill (Ex. 28:3;
God. “Mary lived and acted in her spirit, which directed De. 34:9). (3) Sometimes it refers to the emotions (Ex.
her soul” (“What Is the Difference between the Soul and 6:9; 1 Sa. 1:15). (4) Sometimes it refers to demons (Le.
the Spirit?” Bibles for America, Feb. 2, 2014). Second, 20:27; Ju. 9:23; Job 4:15; Mt. 12:43; Mk. 1:23; 3:30;
the Word of God can cut through man’s being, through 5:2; 7:25; 9:20-26; Ac. 5:16; 8:7; 16:18; 19:12, 13; 1
the turmoil of the soul, to bring peace by His presence Ti. 4:1). [See Devils.] (5) Sometimes it refers to angels
in the spirit (2 Ti. 4:22). (He. 1:7, 14). [See Angel.] (6) Sometimes it refers to
It also appears that soul and spirit point to a major the Holy Spirit (Ge. 1:2; 6:3; Ze. 4:6; Mt. 3:16; Ac. 2:4;
difference between the natural body and the 5:9; Ro. 8:9). [See Holy Spirit.] (7) Spirit also refers to
resurrection body. The natural body is largely soulish, the immaterial part of man, the inner man that is
whereas the resurrection body is spiritual (1 Co. 15:45). distinct from the body and that passes into eternity at
This means that the resurrection body is totally oriented death. The spirit can faint (Ge. 45:26), can be willing
to the spirit. The natural body has a spirit within the (Ex. 35:21), can be hardened (De. 2:30), can be sad (1
soul, but the spirit is often overwhelmed by and Ki. 21:5), can be troubled (Jn. 13:21), can rejoice (Lk.
controlled by the soul. The resurrection body will be 10:21), can be refreshed (1 Co. 16:18). Ec. 12:7 says
oriented in an entirely different manner so as to be the spirit returns to God at death. The N.T. says there
completely dominated by the spiritual realm. [See also are three parts to man: spirit, soul, and body (1 Th.
Death, Heart, Hell, Immortal, Mind, Spirit.] 5:23). Jesus dismissed His spirit from His body when He
SOUND DOCTRINE. Healthy, correct doctrine (2 Ti. died on the cross (Lk. 23:46). The Christian is to be holy
1:13; 4:3; Tit. 1:9, 13; 2:1-2). [See Doctrine, False in body and in spirit (1 Co. 7:34; 2 Co. 7:1). Death is
Teaching, Inspiration, Separation.] separation of the spirit from the body (Ja. 2:26). [For a
SOVEREIGN WILL. God acts according to His own study on the difference between soul and spirit, see
will and pleasure (Ep. 1:11). [See Predestination, Soul.] [See also Death, Heart, Hell, Immortal, Mind,
Presbyterian.] Seventh-day Adventism.]
SOWER - PARABLE OF. [For commentary on the SPIRIT BAPTISM. [See Charismatic, Holy Spirit.]
Parable of the Sower in Mt. 13:3-9 see Parables, SPIRIT FILLING. [See Holy Spirit.]
Prophecy. Tares.] SPIRIT SEALING. [See Holy Spirit.]
SPACE. An interval of time (Ezr. 9:8; Ac. 5:34; Re. SPIRIT SLAYING. [See Charismatic, Holy Spirit.]
2:21; 17:10). SPIRITUAL ROCK. A reference to Jesus Christ as a
SPAN. [See Weights and Measures.] fulfillment of the Old Testament type of the Rock (1 Co.
SPEAK. [See Backbiting, Blaspheme, Busybody, 10:4). [See Rock.]
Curse, Evil Speaking, Intermeddle, Slander, Talebearer, SPIRITUAL SONG. [See Hymn.]
Tattler, Whisperer.]

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