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The Ruach - Soul Series pt. 2

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The Ruach - Soul Series pt. 2

Ruach can become misaligned when we get overly fixated on beauty. Rather than praising and opening ourselves to the Author of beauty, we make beauty itself an idolatrous object of admiration and devotion. Beauty then becomes an end in itself instead of a medium to connect to the Source of beauty.

The Nefesh - Soul Series pt. 1

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The Nefesh - Soul Series pt. 1

“Some people are inclined to contemplate the essence of their souls. Others can live their entire lives - even lives of intellectual activity - without taking an interest in their souls at all.

What Does the Bible Say About the Afterlife?

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What Does the Bible Say About the Afterlife?

The concept of the afterlife, particularly heaven, and hell, has been the subject of fascination and contemplation across various religious and cultural traditions. But, what does the Bible say about these topics?

Developing the Soul - Mussar Series. Part 1 ▶

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Developing the Soul - Mussar Series. Part 1 ▶

In this series, we will explore the discipline of Mussar and understand how it is a vital component of spiritual development. In the first session, we introduce the concept, the history of the late movement and how it is anchored to the Biblical texts.

The Soul Video Series

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The Soul Video Series

In this series of discussions, I join Rey Luque to talk about the dimensions of the soul; the various levels; the worlds of creation; and how many of these ideas are fundamental to understanding the New Testament.

Chaya - Soul Series pt. 4

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Chaya - Soul Series pt. 4

Chaya means "life", and is often associated with a more holistic span of life energy than the previous levels of the soul. The first appearance of this word is seen upon the creation of humankind.

Eternal Punishment: Understanding “Hell” Through Rabbinic Thought

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Eternal Punishment: Understanding “Hell” Through Rabbinic Thought

As pervasive as the idea of eternal punishment is, there is one primary passage from which this idea is found. However, reframing this idea can be difficult as many passages have been subsequently translated to support this doctrine.

Neshamah - Soul Series pt. 3

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Neshamah - Soul Series pt. 3

The Soul is a Flame

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The Soul is a Flame

In the Sermon on the Mount, Yeshua leverages many ideas from the Midrash that expound upon the deeper concepts in the Torah. ... many of them find their closest parallels to the works of the Kabbalah - texts like the Zohar, the writings of the ARIzal, and the Tanya.

The Soul - A Detailed Diagram

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The Soul - A Detailed Diagram

Below is a helpful diagram mapping the levels of the soul, how they interact with human expression, and where they are generally connected to the body.

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The Human Soul

Contrary to many modern [prevailing] ideas about the soul, the Bible teaches that the human soul is more complex than we are aware. The soul is comprised of levels and sub-levels that all influence the (3) modes of human expression; Thoughts, words, and deeds.