The Spirit Of Early Christian Thought

WHEN you hear the terms “soul” and “spirit,” what comes to your mind? Many believe that these words mean something invisible and immortal that exists inside us. They think that at death this invisible part of a human leaves the body and lives on. Since this belief is so widespread, many are surprised to learn that it is not at all what the Bible teaches. What, then, is the soul, and ...

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What is a Soul? What is the Spirit? —Meaning of Bible Terms | Bible Teach

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Define ‘spirit’ as used in the Bible. Locate examples of ‘spirit’ in Bible verses.

Use the program to follow along at a circuit assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses in your area. “Worship With Spirit and Truth” is the theme of the assembly.

Program schedule for the morning and afternoon sessions of the “Worship With Spirit and Truth” Circuit Assembly.

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The Greek pneuʹma (spirit) comes from pneʹo, meaning “breathe or blow,” and the Hebrew ruʹach (spirit) is believed to come from a root having the same meaning. Ruʹach and pneuʹma, then, basically mean “breath” but have extended meanings beyond that basic sense. (Compare Hab 2:19; Re 13:15.) They can also mean wind; the vital force in living creatures; one’s spirit; spirit ...

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Is the holy spirit a person or a force? Replace myths and misconceptions with facts. Learn the meanings of the original-language words ruach and pneuma.

At Galatians 5:22, the first aspect of the spirit’s fruitage is love. What is love? How can we develop it and show it every day?

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Program schedule for the morning and afternoon sessions of the “Hear What the Spirit Says to the Congregations” Circuit Assembly.