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WHO AM I ?

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MAN IS IN THREE PARTS

BODYSOULSPIRIT


WHO AM I ?AM I

THE BODY ?THE SOUL? OR THE SPIRIT ?


I AM NOT “THE BODY”

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2Co 4:7(WNT) But we have this treasure in a fragile vase of clay, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be seen to belong to God, and not to originate in us.

(NLT-r) But this precious treasure – this light and power that now shine within us – is held in perishable containers, that is, in our weak bodies. … our glorious power is from God and is not our own.



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2Co 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

2Co 4:10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

2Co 4:16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.



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HEB10:5b when Christ came into the world, he said to God

(ACV),.......but thou prepared for me a body.

(JMNT)......but thou hast clothed me with a body.

(NLTse) ,...but you have given me a body to offer.


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I AM NOT “THE SOUL”

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SOUL IS THE SEAT OFEMOTIONSREASONINGINTELLECTIMAGINATIONFEELINGS


I AM NOT “THE SOUL”

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LIVING SOUL BEFORE THE FALL (GEN2:7,1COR 15:45)

HUMAN BEING (CORRUPT ,UNREGENERATED,& UNSPIRITED SOUL)AFTER THE FALL(GEN 6:3-5)

SPIRIT BEING AFTER REDEMPTION…


‘THE SOUL’ BEFORE THE FALL

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(GEN2:7) And the LORD God formed ….., and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.(GNB)… he breathed life-giving breath

into his nostrils and the man began to live.

(CJB) Adam, the first man, became a living human being……1COR15:45

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‘THE SOUL’ AFTER THE FALL

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(MKJV) And Jehovah said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, in his erring; he is flesh (gen6:3)

(DRB) And God said: My spirit shall not remain in man for ever, because he is flesh, (gen6:3)

(CEV) Then the LORD said, "I won't let my life-giving breath remain in anyone forever (gen6:3)



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((JPS) And the LORD said: 'My spirit shall not abide in man for ever, for that he also is flesh (gen6:3)

(NET) So the Lord said, "My spirit will not remain in mankind indefinitely since they are mortal. (gen6:3)

Gen 6:5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.



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(MSG) GOD saw that human evil was out of control. People thought evil, imagined evil--evil, evil, evil from morning to night. Gen 6:5

(NASB) and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Gen 6:5

(AMP) and that every imagination and intention of all human thinking was only evil continually. Gen 6:5



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MAN BEGAN TO ASSUME/FIND IDENTITY IN WHAT THEY DO, ACHIEVEMENT, STATUS , PROFESSIONS, EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES ……..…BEGINNING OF SELF ACTUALIZATION...... (GEN11:4,Luke12:16-21,luke 10:19-21)



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((AMP) And they said, Come, let us build us a city and a tower whose top reaches into the sky, and let us make a name for ourselves.....(gen11:4)

(DRB) …Come, let us make a city and a tower,….; and let us make our name famous ... .....(gen11:4

(NET) .."Come, let's build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens

so that we may make a name for ourselves .....(gen11:4



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Luk 12:16-20 The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

(HNV) I will tell my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years.(19)

(MSG) and I'll say to myself, Self, you've done well! You've got it made and can now retire(19)

WNT) and I will say to my life, "'Life, you have ample possessions laid up for many years to come:(19)

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‘THE SOUL’

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(Luk 10:20...Jesus to the disciples…..(AMP) Nevertheless, do not rejoice at

this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are (written) enrolled in heaven

(NLT) But don't rejoice just because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because

your names are registered as citizens of heaven."


‘THE SOUL’

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The Disciples returning from a successful mission fill with joy over what had been done through their preaching healing.

Jesus tells them to not rejoice over what they have done, but rejoice over who they are.

we need to understand the difference between “being” because “we do”, and

“doing” because “we are”


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I AM NOT “THE PROFESSION”

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Ask you self who are you? are a housewife, businessperson, a policeman, a fireman, doctor, teacher or named people by what you do, like Conductor, Farmer, Driver ,Drummer , Singer or Cleaner……But these are not who you are, they are what you do.


if you are“THE PROFESSION”

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What happens then when you move or change jobs or

circumstances are not what they used to be or you change

and get old, see things differently, or get bored with

what you are doing? Do you suddenly become

someone else?


I AM NOT “THE CIRCUMSTANCES”

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I AM NOT THE CIRCUMSTANCES ARROUND ME (THE GOOD BAD,THE UGLY,PRODUCTS OF PALM READERS,FORTUNE TELLER OR HOROSCOPIC PREDICTION) GEN 35:18

GEN 29:-ALL THE 12 CHILDREN OF JACOB WERE NAME BY THEIR MOTHER'S CIRCUMSTANCES


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I AM NOT “THE CIRCUMSTANCES”

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IF you are, you will find happiness when things go well, or when others praise you for your efforts you perform well, otherwise you tends to feel poorly, work harder, or become depressed. The external circumstances controls you, and you become powerless, victims and reactive to what is happening externally.


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I AM……AFTER REDEMPTION

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I AM A SPIRIT BEING THAT HAS A SOUL

(LIVING SOUL) AND OCCUPY A BODY(EARTHEN VESSEL,CONTAINER

CLAYEY,PERISHABLE)GAL:2:20,JOHN14:17,ROM8:9,11,EZE

11:19,1JOHN4:13-15


HOW ?

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(MSG) ..Indeed, I have been crucified with Christ. My ego is no longer central. … I am no longer driven to impress God. Christ lives in me. The life you

see me living is not "mine," but it is lived by faith in the

Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me(GAL2:20)


AFTER REDEMPTION

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(NCV) I was put to death on the cross with Christ, and I do not live anymore -- it is Christ who lives in me. I still live

in my body, but I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave

himself to save me.(GAL2:20) Rom 8:10 But for you who welcome him,

in whom he dwells--even though you still experience all the limitations of sin--

you yourself experience life on God's terms.


AFTER REDEMPTION

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Rom 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of

God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is

none of his(does not belong to God) BUT NOW I AM REDEEMED (psalm107:20 )THEN LET THE

REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO …………According to what is written ,

we believe then we SPEAK..(2nd cor 4:13)


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WHO AM I

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I am a spirit being alive to God (Romans 6:11;1 Thessalonians 5:23)

I am alive with Christ (Ephesians 2:5)I am a new creature in Christ (2

Corinthians 5:17)I am born of God, and the evil one

does not touch me (1 John 5:18)I am sealed with the promised Holy

Spirit (Ephesians 1:13)I am a saint (Ephesians 1:18)


WHO AM I

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I am God’s workmanship, created in Christ unto good works (Ephesians 2:10)

I am a dwelling for the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:22)

I am a joint-heir with Christ sharing His inheritance with Him Rom. 8:17

I am a partaker of His divine nature (2 Peter 1:3-4)

I am born again of the incorruptible seed of the Word of God, which lives and abides forever (1 Peter 1:23)


WHO AM I

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I am part of a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people (1 Peter 2:9).

I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:21)

I am the temple of the Holy Spirit; I am not my own (1cor6:19)

I am delivered (Colossians 1:13) and protected (John 10:28)


WHO AM I

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I am chosen before the creation of the world (Ephesians 1:4, 11)

I am salt and light of the earth (Matthew 5:13-14)

I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20)

I am a member of Christ’s Body (1 Corinthians 12:27)

I am a member of God’s household (Ephesians 2:19)


WHO AM I

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I am a believer, and the light of the Gospel shines in my mind (2 Corinthians 4:4).

I am a doer of the Word and blessed in my actions (James 1:22,25).

I am more than a conqueror through Him Who loves me (Romans 8:37).


WHO AM I

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I am an overcomer by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony (Revelation 12:11).

I am an ambassador for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20).

I am the head and not the tail; I am above only and not beneath (Deuteronomy 28:13).

I am forgiven of all my sins and washed in the Blood (Ephesians 1:7).


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I am delivered from the power of darkness and translated into God’s kingdom (Colossians 1:13).

I am redeemed from the curse of sin, sickness, and poverty (Deuteronomy 28:15-68; Galatians 3:13).

I am firmly rooted, built up, established in my faith and overflowing with gratitude (Colossians 2:7).


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I am called of God to be the voice of His praise (Psalm 66:8; 2 Timothy 1:9).

I am healed by the stripes of Jesus (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24).

I am raised up with Christ and seated in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6; Colossians 2:12).

I am greatly loved by God (Romans 1:7; Ephesians 2:4; Colossians 3:12; 1 Thessalonians 1:4).

I am strengthened with all might according to His glorious power (Colossians 1:11).


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I am strengthened with all might according to His glorious power (Colossians 1:11).

I am part of God’s kingdom (Revelation 1:6)

I am secure IN HIM(Ephesians 2:20)I am safe IN HIM (I John 5:18,John 10:28-29)I am COMPLETE IN HIM Who is the

Head of all principality and power (Colossians 2:10)


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