The Three Parts of Man consists of the spirit, the soul and the body [1 Thessalonians 5:23]. The spirit and soul together form the inner man or the "heart". The spirit is the part of the heart [inner man] that is regenerated at the new birth. This Spiritual rebirth is necessary because human beings are "shapen in iniquity" and "conceived in sin" (Psalm 51:5). When we are born again, like Jesus shared with Nicodemus in John 3:3-7, our spirit is made perfect and becomes filled with the Holy Spirit. Thus, ". . . the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who is given to us" (Romans 5:5, NKJV).

While the spirit is instantly regenerated, the soul [mind, will and emotions] requires an ongoing renewal [Romans 12:1; Ephesians 4:22-24]. Also, 2 Corinthians 4:16, states that although the "outward man" perishes, the "inward man" is being renewed day by day. The body is the material "outward man" that serves as the temple of the Holy Spirit and the house for the inner man [1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:19-20].

Lastly, I share how the Christian life involves a three-fold timeline: the spirit was born again in the past, the soul is being renewed in the present, and in the future, ". . . the Lord Jesus Christ will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body" (Philippians 3:20-21, NKJV). Join me as I share these Scriptures and more for your edification. My desire is that you might ". . . grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18 NKJV). Selah!

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