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Episode 73: Dichotomy or Trichotomy

Episode 73: Dichotomy or Trichotomy

Update: 2025-10-12
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In this Episode we explore the difference between a Dichotomy and Trichotomy Anthropology, whether man is made up of 3 parts, Body, Soul and Spirit or 2 parts, Body and Soul/Spirit, and give some arguments for the position I hold to.


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Scripture Used in This Episode

Genesis 2:7, Matthew 10:28 , Romans 8:12-15, 2 Corinthians 5:6-9, Galatians 5:16-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:23 , Hebrews 4:12 , Hebrews 9:27 , James 2:26 , Revelation 6:9-10, Revelation 20:4-5


Extra Biblical Sources/Links 

Genesis 2:7 Interlinear: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/genesis/2-7.htm 

Reformed View on Dichotomy vs Trichotomy: https://heidelblog.net/2014/03/reformed-basics-on-dichotomy-and-trichotomy/ 

Article on Consideration of Triune Nature of Man: https://christiannewsmissouri.com/2024/08/28/trichotomy-or-dichotomy-some-considerations/ 

Reformed Arguments Against Trichotomy Using the Trinity: https://reformationchambers.com/2020/10/13/why-the-trinity-is-a-bad-argument-for-trichotomy/ 

Article on Apollinarianism: https://www.monergism.com/apollinarianism 

Apollinaris of Laodicea Wiki Article: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollinaris_of_Laodicea 

Dichotomist Arguments Against Trichotomy: https://www.modernreformation.org/resources/articles/trichotomy 

Strongs H1320 “בָּשָׂר” “basar” (Flesh): https://biblehub.com/hebrew/1320.htm 

Strongs H5315 “נֶפֶשׁ” “nephesh” (Soul): https://biblehub.com/hebrew/5315.htm 

Strongs H7307 “רוּחַ” “ruach” (Spirit): https://biblehub.com/hebrew/7307.htm 

Strongs G4561 “σάρξ” “sarx” (Flesh): https://biblehub.com/greek/4561.htm 

Strongs G4983 “σῶμα” “sóma” (Body): https://biblehub.com/greek/4983.htm 

Strongs G5590 “ψυχή” “psuché” (Soul): https://biblehub.com/greek/5590.htm 

Strongs G4151 “πνεῦμα” “pneuma” (Spirit): https://biblehub.com/greek/4151.htm 

The Moment of Conception YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/yrLDTdHueJ4?feature=shared 

Revelation 6:9 Interlinear: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/revelation/6-9.htm 

Revelation 20:4 Interlinear: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/revelation/20-4.htm 


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Episode 73: Dichotomy or Trichotomy

Episode 73: Dichotomy or Trichotomy

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