Definition
Human beings are made up of both body and soul, which are distinct but inseparable except in death, both being equally important for human life and experience.
Summary
Human beings are made up of both body and soul. These two parts are distinct but inseparable in our nature state. They will be separated in death, but this is a result of the curse and will not continue indefinitely. The body is not ethically inferior, as some unchristian sources hold it to be, but neither is it the totality of the human person. The soul is immortal, not naturally but by virtue of God’s will, and possess faculties such as reason, will, and the various emotions. The body and soul function inter-dependently and together make up the human person. The heart is a common biblical metaphor for the human person, while whether the intellect or the will holds primacy within the person is a matter that has been debated for some time.
Podcasts
Videos
Russell Moore on Burial vs. Cremation
Russell Moore spells out a nuanced difference between burial and cremation. Which one communicates Christian concepts better? Watch the video and find out.
Russell Moore on What Christians Should Know about Transgenderism
Russell Moore gives 3 areas churches need to prepare as they address transgenderism in the community: theology of gender, stereotypes, and discipleship.
Articles
Articles
Why Are Christian Parents Abandoning Their Children?
Too many Christians are abandoning their children to live in suspended animation in dystopian orphanages until they die.
Teaching Kids About Their Beautiful Bodies
Some of the very things I hate are a part of God’s good design.
How IVF Can Be Morally Right
As long as no embryos are destroyed, IVF is a morally good choice.
20 Quotes on Identity from Jackie Hill Perry
Matt Smethurst shares his favorite 20 quotes from Jackie Hill Perry’s memoir “Gay Girl, Good God.”
Is Allowing Abortion Exceptions the ‘Best Way to Be Pro-Life’?
Many Americans, including President Trump, think the “best way to be pro life” is to allow three exceptions. Here’s why they are (mostly) wrong.
How to Know if You’re Saving Life or Prolonging Death
She writes to help us make wise decisions in some of the worst moments we’ll ever face.
