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Man is a three-part Being
Growing up Spiritually
The Body – our Earth-Suit
Just as GOD has revealed Himself to us as a three- The moment we are born again into God’s family we In order to live in our world and provide the part being; Father, Son and Holy Spirit, so the Word arrive as babies needing plenty of care and salvation for lost people, JESUS had to be born as a of God reveals that He has also created man as a attention. Many Christians, out of ignorance, used to human baby with a fleshly body. In order to live in three-part being. People in the ancient world remain in the baby stage, needing to be bottle-fed this world and achieve everything God wants you to understood this well, but this is a truth that has and pampered. However we are not supposed to do, you also have a physical body that is wonderfully become lost to the modern world. One of the stay in the nursery but grow up and bring enjoyment made, although very fragile and limited. Remember, outstanding teachers whom God raised up to renew though, that the temporary body we see is not the this revelation to the Body of Christ is the late Rev. genuine you. Rather, as a human being you are a Kenneth E. Hagin. We strongly recommend his book The Apostle Paul writes to the Corinthian believers spirit, you have a soul and you live in a body. on this topic: ‘Man on Three Dimensions’. about three types of people: These are the Natural Just as an astronaut needs to put on a space-suit in Man; The Carnal Man; and the Spiritual Man. The The distinction between body, soul and spirit is clear first is the unsaved person who has not encountered order to function outside of the earth’s atmosphere, when you look at the Greek language, where there God or been Born Again. However, it is a shock to so we need an earth-suit in order to function in this are clear definitions for the three terms, and these learn that the other two types of people are both world. These bodies are miraculously made, and we three words are all used in the English language in should respect and look after them to be fit to go the various ways today; PNEUMA means spirit – PSUCHE distance GOD has set for us. However, this means soul – SOMA means body. It is important to God’s Word shows us that growth is not a matter of temporary clothing is of no use whatsoever to us discern between your own thoughts and feelings and years but of obedience to God’s Word in your life. It outside of this world and age. When JESUS returns, the voice of God in your life. When we recognise is God’s Will and plan for you to take a great leap of these weak bodies will be transformed to glorious where God is at work in our lives we are able to growth during this Module. Let us take a look at bodies that are far more powerful and do not wear out. However, if our job is done before He returns I Thessalonians 5: 23
I Corinthians 2: 14 – 3: 15
I Corinthians 6: 19, 20
I Peter 2: 2
Isaiah 40: 29 - 31
Hebrews 4: 12, 13
Hebrews 5: 12 – 6: 8
Romans 12: 1- 3
What does it mean for God to sanctify us II Corinthians 5: 1 - 11
Which of the three ‘men’ are you today? What is God’s promise for your physical Where is the Holy Spirit’s Temple today? How can you tell between GOD’s voice and How does a Believer grow? [Hebrews 5: 14] Talk to GOD
Talk to GOD
Thank GOD that HE is committed to perfect you in Talk to GOD
Ask GOD to train you to become a spiritual person ASk GOD whether you are ready to leave milk and Meditate today that you are GOD’s temple in the Thank God that HE is your strength physically, Ask GOD to give you discernment about where Start to meditate on the reality of your eternal home ACTION James 1: 22
ACTION James 1: 22
ACTION James 1: 22
Write down how you desire to grow over the Write down what GOD has spoken to you in the Write down how you can look after your body God’s Word in my heart
Renewing your Mind
The things that are unseen are Eternal
I Thess. 5: 23: ‘Now may the God of Peace sanctify The Greek word for Soul is Psuche. This is where we You are a spirit, you have a soul and you live in a you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul get the word Psychology-the study of the mind. body. Your spirit is the part of you that is GOD- and body be preserved blameless at the coming of Actually, in the Biblical languages the word rendered breathed. It naturally desires after GOD because it is ‘Soul’ refers to the Mind, the Will and the Emotions. the same nature as Him. Your spirit is the eternal This is the seat of your personality and temperament you. When you were Born Again your spirit was and is where moods and attitudes (both positive and made instantly alive to GOD. This is the meaning of negative) come from. Although your soul is the place Eternal Life. Your spirit is the place where GOD’s where decisions must be made that determine the anointing dwells in your life, the spring from where outcome of your life, remember that your soul is life pours out to others, and the place where you built up from your past experiences, whereas it is receive God’s revelation and vision. THE THINGS your spirit that is in contact with your future in GOD. THAT ARE BIGGER THAN YOU ARE THE THINGS IN When you were Born Again your spirit was made instantly alive to GOD. It is then up to you to train Whichever part of your life you feed the most will your mind to think and feel like JESUS- according to become the strongest and start to demand attention GOD’s Word. This is your responsibility. If your mind and control. Your spirit is the place where you hear is not renewed it will not agree with the new life you GOD’s voice and where HE communes with you. have found in your spirit. The Bible teaches us that Therefore, your spirit should be in command of your whether a Believer is spiritual or carnal depends on rest of your life. Build yourself up by praying in the whether their soul follows their spirit or runs after Spirit. For your spirit to rise up and speak peace and their body. (Soul + Body) in control = FLESH order above the noise of your life, you must feed your spirit more than your soul and body. Romans 12: 1, 2
Romans 8: 1 - 13
John 4: 23, 24
Galatians 6: 8
II Corinthians 4: 16 - 18
Jude verse 20
What does it mean to be carnally minded? How much do you need to pray in tongues? Talk to GOD
Talk to GOD
Ask GOD to show you how to seek His Kingdom in Start to worship GOD in a new way from today Pay careful attention when GOD speaks to you. BECOMING FRUITFUL series
Unit 2 of 10
Start to pray in the Spirit whenever you feel any Ask God to show you those people you should walk ACTION James 1: 22
ACTION James 1: 22
The anointing is the supernatural power to fulfill GOD’s Will in your life. Write down one testimony under the headings: Before Christ – way to increase the anointing on your life. Companion : _____________________

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