What Is Man Made Of?
According to Genesis 2:7,
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
This verse reveals the threefold nature of man — body, soul, and spirit:
(a) Body – The Physical Vessel
- Formed from the dust of the earth (Genesis 2:7).
- It is the visible, temporary part of man that connects to the natural world.
- It returns to dust after death (Ecclesiastes 12:7).
“For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.” – Genesis 3:19
(b) Soul – The Seat of Personality
- The mind, emotions, and will reside here.
- It is what makes each person unique — your thoughts, memories, choices, and feelings.
- The soul is the “living being” that came into existence when God’s breath entered the body.
(c) Spirit – The Divine Spark
- The breath of God within man — our direct link to the Creator.
- The spirit enables man to fellowship with God, receive revelation, and experience spiritual life.
- When Adam sinned, this spirit became disconnected from God (spiritual death).
- Through Christ, the human spirit can be reborn and reconnected to God (John 3:6).
💀 2. What Happens After Death?
Death is not the end of existence — it is the separation of the spirit and soul from the body.
(a) The Body
- Returns to the earth and decays:
“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was.” – Ecclesiastes 12:7
(b) The Soul & Spirit
- Return to God for judgment and placement:
“And the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.” – Ecclesiastes 12:7
Depending on one’s relationship with Christ:
🔹 For the Righteous (Believers in Christ)
- The soul and spirit are received by the Lord:
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” – 2 Corinthians 5:8
- They rest in peace and glory, awaiting the resurrection of the body at Christ’s coming.
🔹 For the Unrighteous (Rejecters of God)
- The soul goes to a place of torment or separation, called Hades or Sheol.
“The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment…” – Luke 16:22–23
Both groups will one day face resurrection and final judgment (John 5:28–29).
🌅 3. The Final Destiny of Man
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Resurrection:
- The dead will rise — both righteous and wicked (Daniel 12:2).
- Believers will receive glorified, immortal bodies (1 Corinthians 15:52–54).
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Judgment:
- Christ will judge every soul (2 Corinthians 5:10).
- Those in Christ will enter eternal life; others into eternal separation (Matthew 25:46).
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Eternal States:
- Heaven / New Earth – everlasting union with God.
- Hell / Lake of Fire – eternal separation from God.
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