Only things are located in space and time.
I suppose if a location is to be given, then the soul may be located in God, in Christ specifically.
The souls under the altar of God, that is his soul repository. (Revelation 6:9)
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Only things are located in space and time.
I suppose if a location is to be given, then the soul may be located in God, in Christ specifically.
Matthew 8:31
The demons begged Jesus, “If you drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.”
But scripture describes demons as being cast out of the body, even possible to enter pigs.
The Soul is the Mind, Will and emotions of a person . It is housed in the spirit of man no matter if the spirit is born again or not.
The soul will stay intact with the spirit for eternity.
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I think we are really here. How it works, I'm not certain, but look at it this way. A beat consists of the moments of impact coupled with moments of no impact. Together they make the beat what it is, though one "is" and one "is not."
Nice! And like the movie, The Matrix, there is reality behind the Matrix (world system), that is the real world, the spiritual world. The real world even had the city of Zion. But only born again believers know this, and Zion will be better than the movie, and not underground.
Isa 2:2 It shall happen in the latter days, that the mountain of Yahweh’s house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; and all nations shall flow to it.
Isa 2:3 Many peoples shall go and say, "Come, let’s go up to the mountain of Yahweh, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths." For out of Zion the law shall go out, and Yahweh’s word from Jerusalem.
I had a post about the "God Gene", you might like... or not.
https://www.christianforums.com/threads/is-there-a-god-gene.8077545/#post-73063355
So, yes the soul is where we feel and live, and how we process our environment-in our skin suites, where it seems the spirit is how we can communicate with Gods Spirit, and not only is the breath we breathe, but more on the lines of the mind. I've never really did a whole word study because it is very daunting. But it looks like we are a three part being-just like God is three persons, but one. So our body contains the soul and spirit, and we are one.
1Th 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming (Parousia) of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I believe the soul has a "form", if you will. Notice this verse in Revelation:
Rev 6:9 When he opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed for the Word of God, and for the testimony of the Lamb which they had.
Rev 6:10 They cried with a loud voice, saying, "How long, Master, the holy and true, until you judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?"
Rev 6:11 A long white robe was given to each of them. They were told that they should rest yet for a while, until their fellow servants and their brothers, who would also be killed even as they were, should complete their course.
Because of this, I believe what the angels are bringing "back", (those resting under the altar) with Jesus at the Parousia- the coming and resurrection; they are the souls in Heaven. They will be then put back together with the new resurrection bodies from the Earth, and those living will be "changed" without seeing death, a moment after the resurrection-this is called the "rapture". Notice this teaching of Jesus on the afterlife. Angels carry the souls!
Luk 16:22 So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.
Luk 16:23 And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
Luk 16:24 "Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.'
Luk 16:25 But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented.
Luk 16:26 And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.'
Notice below: These are all the same events, at the Parousia. Mark tells us the gathering will be from the heaven and Earth, and by angels. So the same event.
Mat 24:3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming,(Parousia) and of the end of the age?"
Mar 13:24 "But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;
Mar 13:25 the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
Mar 13:26 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
Mar 13:27 And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.
1Th 4:13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, (died) lest you sorrow as others who have no hope.
1Th 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. (resting under the altar)
1Th 4:15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming (Parousia) of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep.
1Th 4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
1Th 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together (rapture) with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.
1Co 15:21 For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead.
1Co 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.
1Co 15:23 But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ's at His coming. (Parousia)
Jesus is mediator BETWEEN God the Father and man. Our souls are with us. It is possible for the spiritual to be located in the physical world even if they are in a spiritual realm. Satan is in this world, so are angels.Only things are located in space and time.
I suppose if a location is to be given, then the soul may be located in God, in Christ specifically.
This means when a man and woman reproduce, both a physical and spiritual body is created.
Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit,
I have an answer, but I am also going to tell you my answer is probably wrong. The answer is, the soul is the connection and interaction between the mind and heart. The essence of who we are as individuals, the thoughts, emotions, feelings... all within the scope of the connection between the mind and heart. But I am likely not correct...But firstly the question where is our soul located?
Yes, I agree. The brain itself is sarx, or flesh. But the blood carries the life. Here is an interesting verse and commentary by John Gill. That is why God wanted a blood sacrifice, and we cannot live without blood.Can anyone see that we conscious soul beings are not our body or brain?