Subject: Spirit/spirit?Is Spirit given or spirit? |
Bible Note: Hi Walking Talking Bible, You wrote that Acts 8:18-19 talks about the Holy Ghost Himself. However, could I disagree and suggest that the verses talk about the gift [sic] of God. You wrote and said that Acts 2:38 says to your mind that God Himself is a gift. If you were interpreting this verse with capitalization, would you write the Gift and the Promise? Acts 2:38, "And Peter, said to them, "Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the (g)Gift of [would you say from?]the (h)Holy (s)Spirit. 39 For the Promise [would that be your interpretation?] is for you and your children, and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God shall call to Himself." 2 Timothy 1:16 pretty clearly tells us that the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of hands and which God has given you, is a spirit of power and love and discipline. From the heart, Ray |