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1 Corinthians 2:11
For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.
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Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in man,
And the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.
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Ecclesiastes 12:7
Then the dust will return to the earth as it was,
And the spirit will return to God who gave it.
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Ecclesiastes 3:20-21
All go to one place: all are from the dust, and all return to dust. Who knows the spirit of the sons of men, which goes upward, and the spirit of the animal, which goes down to the earth?
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Psalm 146:4
His spirit departs, he returns to his earth;
In that very day his plans perish.
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Proverbs 20:27
The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD,
Searching all the inner depths of his heart.
Related Scriptures
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Romans 2:14-15
for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else excusing them)
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Resources
Man's Natural Spirituality
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThere is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding, as Elihu declares in Job 32:8. This human spirit, endowed by God, elevates man above animals, granting intelligence, emotion, speech, skills, and abilities akin to but lesser than God's own. It enables humans to operate with free moral agency, …
A Primer On Spirit
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The concept of the spirit in man is a profound and essential element in understanding our connection to God. This spirit is an immaterial quality that empowers, not a material organ, but a vital force that imparts the power of intellect and the ability to think. It enables humans to utilize the material tools God has created, …
What Is the Holy Spirit?
'Ready Answer' by David C. GrabbeThe concept of the spirit in man is central to understanding the broader framework of spiritual influences. Each person possesses a spirit, as described in I Corinthians 2:11, which states that only the spirit of a man knows the things of a man. This echoes Job 32:8, affirming there is a spirit in man, linked to the breath of …
Wind and God's Spirit
Sermon by Charles WhitakerGod controls the invisible wind—powerful or gentle—making it an ideal symbol for His Spirit. God's breathing life into Adam foreshadowed giving the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThere are varieties of spirit, motivating people to 'go with the flow' and conform to a sheep-like mob psychology. Satan's spirit encourages sinfulness.
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn most biblical contexts, 'spirit' refers to the invisible, internal activating dimension of the mind. Synonyms include heart, mind, and thoughts.
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe architects of the trinity doctrine admit that it is a 'somewhat unsteady silhouette', requiring assumptions and inferences, but unsupportable by Scripture.

The Fruit of the Spirit
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughFruit is a frequent symbol in the Bible, most prominently in the fruit of the Spirit. It is the work of the Holy Spirit to bear fruit in us.
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