T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the transformative impact of the Holy Spirit in establishing a new spiritual order following the coming of Christ, contrasting it with the old Jewish dispensation that relied on physical senses. He explains that the new order is characterized by spiritual faculties, enabling believers to perceive and understand divine truths beyond mere physical experience. Sparks highlights the necessity of being born of the Spirit to access this new reality, where spiritual sight, hearing, and discernment replace the limitations of the old system. He warns against reverting to a soulish Christianity that neglects the leading of the Holy Spirit, urging believers to embrace the spiritual nature of their faith. Ultimately, he calls for a return to a Spirit-led existence that reflects the true essence of the new covenant.

Watchman Nee discusses the tragic consequences of the Fall, explaining how man's spirit, once the highest part of his being, became dead to God after Adam's disobedience. He illustrates the original order of spirit, soul, and body, emphasizing that the spirit should govern the soul, which in turn directs the body. However, after the Fall, the spirit lost its sensitivity to God, leading to a disorderly existence where the flesh ultimately rules. Nee warns that reliance on the soulish life, which is rooted in human intellect and emotions, leads to spiritual death and separation from God. He calls for a return to the original divine order where the spirit reigns supreme, restoring true fellowship with God.