I don't want to derail a conversation on suffering, so I'm bringing this discussion to another post.
I referred to John 3:34. For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God: for God gives not the Spirit by measure unto him.
Here are some other scriptures to consider:
2 Kings 2:9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.
Number 11:25 Moses and the 70
To answer your question now. I have not been persuaded as of yet either way in regards to the nature of the Spirit. I trust God to guide me, but to say at this point I believed that the Holy Spirit was God would be dishonest. Neither do I disbelieve in the possibility.
I'm quoting scripture as to the nature of the Spirit, because I know it to be the final authority on all things spiritual.
There a great many things said on this topic in God's word. Many things are clear, some things less clear to me.
Feel free to enlighten me on the nature of the Holy Spirit.
The Nature of the Spirit Questions
Discussion in 'Other Christian Denominations' started by Charles Perkins, Dec 3, 2020.
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There are a great many scriptures in the Bible speaking of the Spirit. I will continue my examination of the scriptures and continue to trust that it is God who opens the mind to understanding and truth. There are two Hebrew words (Strong's 5397 and 7307), a Chaldean word (Strong's 7308) and three Greek words (Strong's 4151, 4152 and 5326) with a total of 826 occurrences in 756 verses in the KJV. Not all are translated spirit or ghost.
As in any study of God's word a word study is useful, a knowledge of grammar is useful, and context is essential. Not just the specific context, but the general context of the entire Bible which can only be developed over time through the grace of God and his Spirit.
Without God's Holy Spirit there can be no true understanding of the scriptures as 1 Corinthians 2 makes very clear.
I don't think this is necessarily the place to discuss my views as God has opened my mind to see, but I would love to hear what has fully convinced others of the essential nature of the Holy Spirit as God and thus forming the Trinity. Many scriptures reveal clearly that Christ is, was, and always will be God though for a short time he was made flesh.
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Well, there's definitely a connection between the three :) :
24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth. Jn 4
45 So also it is written, The first man Adam became a living soul. The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 1 Cor 15 -
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So the crux of this is what is meant by worshipping God in spirit and truth. I'm not finding that nature defined here.
God is clearly defined as spirit. This act of worship in spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:45 The first Adam was given the breath of life and the second Adam became a quickening or life-giving spirit. The nature of the Spirit it is not fully explained. The breath of life that the first Adam was given by the spirit. There are scripture referring to a human spirit that gives life.
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8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and to-day, yea and for ever. Heb 13
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45 so also it hath been written, `The first man Adam became a living creature,` the last Adam is for a life-giving spirit, -
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Ok let's get back to the study of The Holy Spirit... This is what I belief and if you believe different than I do, that is OK, we are all here to learn... And you may tell me something I've never considered and I also may convey something you didn't know but I'm not so set in my ways I can't change my mind and may if something better takes its place... But know this I will not waver one iota that Salvation is 100% Jesus Christ alone within the co-operation of the persons of three and one Godhead and without that connection Salvation is IMPOSSIBLE!... Each one in the Godhead has a reason and a purpose to save you and you alone, you want to rob the Holy Spirit of HIS work?... Some tell me that the Holy Spirit didn't show up until after Jesus died?... Then explain to me how the prophecy was spoken by Holy men of God according to Peter?... These Old Testament born again saints, could not speak the prophecies of God unless, the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit changed them, until that happens they are unregenerate men!
2 Peter 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
That is enough for now but how important is the study of the Holy Spirit?... The following is from The Holy Spirit by Arthur Pink!
Thomas Goodwin commenced his massive work on The Work of the Holy Spirit in Our Salvation (1660) by affirming, "There is a general omission in the saints of God, in their not giving the Holy Spirit that glory that is due to His Person and for His great work of salvation in us, insomuch that we have in our hearts almost forgotten this Third Person." If that could be said in the midst of the balmy days of the Puritans, what language would be required to set forth the awful spiritual ignorance and impotency of this benighted 21st century!... Brother Glen:)
Btw... Here is a link to Thomas Goodwin and I especially like the whole title!
https://www.monergism.com/thethresh...k of the Holy Ghost in o - Thomas Goodwin.pdf -
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And long before that incident when I was knee high to a grasshopper there was Kingdom Hall, that's another story that Dad in his lifetime (he is now with the Lord) would soon forget... I'll tell it someday!
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