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1 | Filled with Holy Spirit? | Eph 4:23 | Ray | 150276 | ||
Hi Tim, There is a difference between "indwelling" and "dwelling". The Holy Spirit indwells us. We are filled with the holy spirit. Job 33:4, "The *Spirit of God/ has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life." Revelation 11:11, "...the breath of life from *God came into them..." Job 34:14b, "...If **He should gather to Himself/ His (s)Spirit and His breath, All flesh would perish together, and man would return to dust." From the heart, Ray |
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2 | Filled with Holy Spirit? | Eph 4:23 | kalos | 150290 | ||
The myth of lower case 'holy spirit' Did you know the Jehovah's Witnesses do not capitalize Holy Spirit? Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) believe: 'The Holy Spirit is not God but an active force much like electricity or fire.' (www.probe.org/docs/jehovah.html) JWs write: "The Holy Scriptures tell us the personal name of the Father—Jehovah. They inform us that the Son is Jesus Christ. But nowhere in the Scriptures is a personal name applied to the holy spirit." (Reasoning From the Scriptures, New York: Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, 1989, pp. 406–7.) JWs write: "Nowhere do we read of Jehovah God and Jesus as being referred to by neuter pronouns, which is the case in regard to the holy spirit. 'It is the Spirit of Truth. The world cannot obtain that Spirit, because it does not see it or recognize it; you recognize it because it stays with you and is within you.' (John 14:16, 17, AT; Acts 2:33).4 This is further borne out by the frequent lack of the definite article before holy spirit, such as at Acts 2:4 (New World Translation (NW)): 'And they all became filled with holy spirit.'" ("The Scriptures, Reason and the Trinity," The Watchtower, 1 Jan. 1953, pp. 23–4) 'The second part of the Watchtower's argument above is that the frequent lack of the definite article before Holy Spirit indicates that He is not a person. Their New World Translation renders Acts 2:4 as "filled with holy spirit" instead of "filled with the Holy Spirit" as in most all other versions.' (www.watchman.org/jw/) * * * * * * * * * * * * * revelationcommentary.org www.solagroup.com In addition to commentary on the entire book of Revelation, this site includes a glossary of terms related to the biblical end times, plus answers to common questions about the false prophet and second coming. |
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3 | Filled with Holy Spirit? | Eph 4:23 | Ray | 150300 | ||
Hi Kalos, The word "Helper" I think is key to the error in the JW's thinking about John 14:16,17. (I don't know what "AT" is in your quote). The idea of "another" Helper or another that equals One, a Parakletos, Comforter, Intercessor, needs the capitalization of this One. He is our Helper. He is the Spirit of truth. It is true that truth stays with you and is in you, but John 14:17 has the pronouns of Deity. The verse talks about the world not receiving the truth because it does not behold Him or know Him. But they knew Him and we know Him because He abides with us; and the truth will be in us. If we love Him we keep His word. Personally, I have the word "Helper" capitalized in Psalm 54:4 and Hebrews 13:6. I see them as good companion verses yet while speaking of the Father and the Son as equal Helpers. Psalm 54:4, "Behod, God is my *Helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. 5 He will recompense the evil to my foes; Destroy them in Thy faithfulness. [Or, Put to silence them in Thy truth] 6 Willingly I will sacrifice to Thee; I will give thanks to Thy name, O Lord, for it is good. For He [marginal note, Or, it] has delivered me from all trouble; And my eye has looked with satisfaction upon my enemies." So the name "Helper" can be thought of as a Person for Psalm 54:4. And recognizing that the name is good, it [truth]has delivered us from all trouble. Hebrews 13:6, "so that we confidently say, "The Lord is my Helper, I will not be afraid, What shall man do to me?" 7 Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever." 1) I do agree with the "filled with the holy spirit" for Acts 2:4. From the heart, Ray |
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