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1 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147825 | ||
Hi Aixen7z4, Thank you for your time and work on this well written post. I appreciate that you have put your Scripture references in parentheses so that I and others can look them up easily. I agree with you that "He fills our minds with the word of God (John 14:26) so we can share it with power (Hebrews 4:12)." I appreciate also your last sentence "And God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Scripture reference? I am happy to see you that you are open to considering a lower case "spirit" and recognize that the spirit given us is not one of timidity but that there is power in it. We are given words of wisdom, not the wisdom of men but God's wisdom, and we speak in demonstration of the Spirit and of power. (1 Cor 2:4) Consider this interpretation for what it is worth: 1 Corinthians 2:12, "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the *spirit which is from God, that we might know the things freely given to us by God." 1) I would welcome any comments that you might have concerning John 3:34. Consider the questions in post #147697. 2) I find no compelling reason to capitalize any of the Scripture references concerning "being filled with the (h)Holy (s)Spirit". 3) Judges 13,14,15 speaks of the Spirit coming upon Samson, but that is different from being filled. 4) Isaiah 11:2: I would go with the NKJ for this verse for it speaks of the Spirit of wisdom and understanding that comes upon Him, that is Christ. 5) Ephesians 5:18 does not read "by" the Spirit, but "with" the Spirit. And my interpretation of the verse would have a lower case "filled with the spirit". That is something that we are to do; in contrast to getting drunk with wine like some would do. Thanks again for your post. From the heart, Ray |
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2 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | Aixen7z4 | 147829 | ||
It is my understanding that the Holy Spirit is the active agent in our lives. He is not a thing, but a person, one of the three that are known to us as God. He lives within us. He fills us, by himself, with himself, with what we need for our spiritual life, and for each spiritual task. Our job is to allow him to fill us and to use us. As he moves us, we are to let him have his way. So, we are to let the peace of God rule in our hearts (Colossians 3:15) and let the word of Christ dwell in us richly (Colossians 3:16) and let the brother of low degree rejoice (James 1:9). So “Be filled with the Spirit” means “Let the Spirit (Let God the Holy Spirit) fill you”. He wants to fill us repeatedly and often so that the thing he fills us with becomes a spirit and a characteristic in our lives, be it power, love, or what not. We need these things first to be the people of God and then to be known and to function as such. Meanwhile, it is God who is working in us both to will and to do these things (Philippians 2:13). |
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3 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147831 | ||
Hi Aixen7z4, We know from Acts 5:3 and 4 that the Holy Spirit is God. "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit,...?...You have not lied to men, but to God." The Holy Spirit is the active agent in our lives and is not a thing but a Person. 2 Peter 1:21, "for no prophecy was ever made by act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God." However, none of the verses concerning being filled with the holy spirit or receiving the holy spirit or being baptized with the holy spirit have wording that compels me to capitalize. Even you yourself have said "that the thing he [I would say He] fills us with becomes a spirit and a characteristic in our lives, be it power, love, or what not." Consider this interpretation for what it is worth: Acts 2:4, "And they were all filled with the *holy *spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance." Compare Acts 2:17,18 with John 3:2. Consider how the wind was blowing and the spirit moving. Consider for yourself a pouring forth of His *spirit for Acts 2:17. You ended your post with Philippians 2:13. Please consider this interpretation for the verse since God is not an "it". Philippians 2:13, "for God is the One who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure." May the word of Christ dwell in us richly, making us united in spirit and soul, intent on one purpose, being of a kindred spirit. Phil 2:2-20. From the heart, Ray |
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4 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | Aixen7z4 | 147876 | ||
Brother ray: I do believe it is context and not capitalization that enables us to understand what the Lord is saying to us in his word. I do believe you understand that I am addressing you here, and not a ray of light. Nor did I make a typo. I do feel free to ignore the rules made by man, except when they are helpful, as in communication. It is clear to me that we miss the point when we put an individual word under the microscope and lose sight of the other words around it, that give it meaning. We need to read the entire passage, and other passages on the same subject in other parts of the word of God. The Holy Spirit is a person, and he inhabits our bodies and fills us from time to time when he wants and as we are available. There are some who believe and teach that the Holy Spirit is not a person at all, but a certain influence. They may be happy to see the term “holy spirit” because the lack of capitals would support the idea that he is not a person. Those of us who believe he is a person may struggle with the idea that he can inhabit our bodies or fill our minds. We may wonder at the fact one person can inhabit another, but that is the way it is. “What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” (1 Corinthians 6:19). “the Spirit of truth … he dwells with you, and shall be in you (John 14:17)”. We are indwelt not only by the Holy Spirit, but also by the Father and the Son. Jesus said, “If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him” (John 14:23). This is a mystery. Even the mystery which had been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: to whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:26,27). But it is the truth. What we have within us is not an idea or an influence, but a person. We cannot tell by capitalization. Different translations do and do not capitalize those words. I imagine that the New World Translation would have “the holy spirit” everywhere. But all of Scripture assures us it is hot holy spirit that we have but the Holy Spirit. He indwells us and fills us himself. But language is funny, isn’t it? When Jesus said, “It is I” (Matthew 14:27; Mark 6:50; Luke 24:39; John 6:20) he was not indicating that he was other than a person. It’s just the way that language works. Words are important, but only as they serve to convey meaning. We should not worry about individual words but accept them in their context and understand the ideas and concepts they were meant to convey. The Holy Spirit is the one who directed the writing of the Scriptures (2 Peter 1:21, etc.), and though he is not the main subject (Jesus is (John 5:39)) he does reveal some things about himself (Genesis 1:2, etc.). He is God (Genesis 1; Acts 5: 3,4, etc.). He indwells us (1 Corinthians 3:16, etc.). He fills us (Luke 1, Acts 2, Ephesians 3). He helps us to understand God’s word (1 Corinthians 2:10, etc.). He enables us to do God’s will (Zechariah 4:6). And I trust he is the one reminding me of these things and directing me to write this (Matthew 10:20). Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. |
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5 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | 29602004 | 147908 | ||
hi i recognize the passion of the Holy Spirit in you and it is refreshing.thank you for your boldness in the lord i admire the relationship you have with the Holy Spirit.keep it up understanding is vital in all things you are correct and the spirit of God will continue to enlighten us.thank you again. | ||||||
6 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147916 | ||
Hi 29602004, In your posts you have spoken of the holy spirit, god, and the lord. I suggest that you work on your skills with the shift key and capitalization so that we know what you actually believe. From the heart, Ray |
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7 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | 29602004 | 147930 | ||
hi ray no problem thanks! |
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