Total Man Concept (TMC 111): Triune Nature of Man

Total Man Concept (TMC 111) - The Triune Nature of Man

• Man is a triune being, like God
• God is spirit (John 4:24)
• Man is essentially a spirit being (John 3:6)
• Man's spirit contains God's life, or spiritual life (Genesis 2:7)
• Without the spirit, the soul and body cannot function
• The spirit expresses itself through the soul and the body
• Man connects and relates with God through his spirit (1 Corinthians 2:14)
• The qualities of the spirit man are: Love (Romans 5:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13), Joy (Nehemiah 8:10, Isaiah 12:3), Peace (John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, John 16:33), Long suffering (Galatians 6:9, 2 Timothy 2:3), Gentleness (Matthew 10:16), Goodness (Psalms 33:5, 23:6), Faith (Romans 12:3, Hebrews 11:6, Habakkuk 2:4), Meekness (1 Timothy 6:11, Psalms 22:26), Temperance (Proverbs 25:28)

The Soul

• The soul comprises the mind, emotions, and will
• The mind is the seat of man's intellect and the central control valve of the human being
• The spirit cannot relate with the body without approval from the mind and the body cannot relate with the spirit without approval from the mind
• Emotions are feelings such as anger, fear, bitterness and joy
• The will allows man the absolute prerogative to make choices (Deuteronomy 30:19)

The Body

• The body houses the spirit and the soul

• The body is also referred to as the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19)

• The body is the material part of man, used to interact with the physical world via the senses

• The five senses are sight (eyes), smell (nose), touch/feeling (skin), taste (tongue), and hearing (ears).

• These senses involve touch, pressure, temperature (skin); taste (tongue), light (eyes), sound (ears), balance (ears), and smell (nose).

Maximizing the Spirit

• Employing talents and endowments of God
• Practicing more power to have great impact on the earth

How to Maximize Your Mind

• Engage in the Word of God to access the new world you belong to (John 1:1,4,9)
• Study examples of people who reached their desired state through their words and books (Hebrews 6:12)
• Walk with those who challenge and motivate you (Proverbs 13:20, 27:17)
• Exercise the mind with spiritual mindedness (Colossians 3:1-2, Romans 8:5-6)
• Focus on thinking often (Psalms 119, 1 Timothy 4:15)

How to Maximize Your Senses

• Maximizing the senses through discipline
• Utilize ears (Mark 4:24, John 8:47a, James 1:19)
• Utilize eyes (Proverbs 4:25, Matthew 6:22)
• Utilize hands (Proverbs 12:24, Ecclesiastes 9:10)
• Utilize tongue (Proverbs 4:24, Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 24:13)
• Utilize nose (Deuteronomy 4:28, Psalms 115:6)

Conclusion

• A thorough understanding of the interconnectedness of the three parts of your being helps you maximize your life and reach your full potential.

Explore the Total Man Concept (TMC 111) delving into the triune nature of man—spirit, soul, and body. Understand the roles of the spirit in connecting with God, and the soul comprising the mind, emotions, and will.