Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
What Kind of Being is Man? 3 of 5
Theme:
Scripture:
Theocentricity & Humanism
Genesis 1:26-27; 1 Thessalonians 5:23
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead explores the design of the human being as a "temple" intended for the indwelling of God. He details the function of the Spirit (God-consciousness), the Soul (Self-consciousness: Mind, Will, Emotions), and the Body (World-consciousness). He argues that the Fall "flipped" the order of these, making the Body and Soul the masters rather than the Spirit.
Key Principles
Tripartite Design: Study your design as Spirit, Soul, and Body; realize you are a "Temple" built to contain God.
Spirit & the Void:Acknowledge the "Void" left by the Fall; seek to re-establish God-consciousness as your master.
Seat of Personality:Recognize the Soul (Mind, Will, Emotions) as the instrument that must be governed by the Spirit.
Vessel of Manifestation:Treat your Body as the "Vessel" meant to manifest the life of Christ to the world.
New Birth Restoration:Rely on the "New Birth" to flip your internal order, making the Spirit the master once again.
Dependent by Design:Accept your "Dependency" as a design feature; stop trying to live independently of God.
Gnome of Self: Identify the "Gnome of Self" (the ego) and replace its influence with the "Life of the Spirit."
Spirit Priority: Make the "Priority of the Spirit" your daily goal, allowing it to govern your soul and body.