[Aquinasfan]

I can't see how we can be body, soul and spirit. We are body and soul. The soul is the spiritual aspect of our being, although mysteriously integrated with our body. The soul separates from the body at death, and will be united to a glorified body on the last day.

The soul is the form (in the classical Platonic/Aristotelian sense) of the body. Although every created thing has a form, the substantial form of man is unique. Since man can apprehend eternal things, his mind (soul) must be eternal.

I know there are references in the Bible to body, soul and spirit. I don't have an explanation for them. Perhaps spirit refers to the indwelling Spirit?

[DouglasKC]

I can't see how we can be body, soul and spirit. We are body and soul. The soul is the spiritual aspect of our being, although mysteriously integrated with our body. The soul separates from the body at death, and will be united to a glorified body on the last day.

Is there a biblical reference for the concept of a soul seperating from the body at death?