Bible Question: In John 7:38 - "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 'From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.'" What is meant by 'From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.'? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Bill-S and welcome to the forum. Your question with reference to the “figure of speech” used in, John 7:38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 'From his innermost being shall flow rivers of living water.' " “rivers of living water” The answer to you question is actually found in the next verse. John 7:39 But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. Paul explains something of what the true believer in Jesus actually has within him from the point of trusting in the finished work of Christ. Ephes. 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, When true born again believers function as they “should”, in fellowship and under the guidance and control of the Holy Spirit, the power of God just like the life giving force of a river is spreads to others. 1 Cor. 2:1-5 And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. 2For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. 3And I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling. 4And my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5that your faith should not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God. The Gospel message of Jesus Christ, when accepted and believed on, works like a flood of water that rushes out as when a levee is breached; the big difference is that the Spirit brings eternal life. John 4:10 Jesus answered and said to her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water." I hope you enjoy the forum and that you have had the experience taken of the water which Christ provides. CDBJ |
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