What is the difference between the soul and spirit of humanity?
GotQuestions Bible questions answered https://www.gotquestions.org/ All rights reserved-Published with permission The soul and the spirit are the two primary immaterial parts ascribed to humanity in Scripture. Discerning the precise differences between the two can be confusing. The word spirit refers only to the immaterial facet of humanity. Human beings have a spirit, but we are not spirits. However, in Scripture, only believers are said to be spiritually alive ( 1 Corinthians 2:11 ; Hebrews 4:12 ; James 2:26 ); unbelievers are spiritually dead ( Ephesians 2:1–5 ; Colossians 2:13 ). In Paul’s writing, the spiritual is pivotal to the life of the believer ( 1 Corinthians 2:14 ; 3:1 ; Ephesians 1:3 ; 5:19 ; Colossians 1:9 ; 3:16 ). The spirit is the element in humanity that gives us the ability to have an intimate relationship with God. The word spirit refers to the immaterial part of humanity that “connects” with God, who Himself is spirit ( John 4:24 ). The word soul can refer to both