Lecture Notes: The Three-Part Man by Myron Golden

Introduction

• Encouragement to watch the entire video series in sequential order for greater understanding.
• Topic: The three-part nature of man as described in the Bible.

Biblical Foundation:

Genesis 2:7

• "The Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground" (body).
• "Breathed into his nostrils the breath (Hebrew: ruach)" (spirit) of life.
• "Man became a living soul" (soul).
• Components: Body, Spirit, and Soul.
• Key Concept: The soul arises from the union of spirit and body.

Psalm 146:4

• Body without spirit is dead.
• Breath (spirit) leaves, body returns to earth, thoughts perish (soul).
• Key Concept: Spirit departing leads to the end of physical thought, suggesting existence of innate spiritual knowledge.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

• Wish for sanctification through body, spirit, and soul.
• Key Concept: Affirmation of three-part man (Spirit, Soul, and Body).

Concepts of Creation and Formation

• Genesis 1 vs Genesis 2:
  • Genesis 1: God created.
  • Genesis 2: God formed.
• Key Concept: Don’t confuse creation (eternal essence) with formation (physical existence).
• Illustration: Jeremiah 1 – Jeremiah existed in God's knowledge before physical formation.

Centers of Consciousness:

• Body: World-conscious (physical senses connect to the physical world).
• Soul: Self-conscious (mind consists of conscious and subconscious parts).
  • Conscious Mind: Engages in active thought and dialogue.
  • Subconscious Mind: Stores all thoughts, experiences, and environmental interactions.

Subconscious Mind Demonstration

• Example: Recalling your phone number from subconscious storage.
• Key Concept: Memory is about effective recall, not poor storage.