Bible Question: i was wondering if someone could explain the holy ghost...my 16 year old nephew saw another teenage church member jump out of her seat and proceed to move directly to the alter as if her movements werent her own,not understanding it he asked me how can you catch the holy ghost... |
Bible Answer: Dear Davids Daughter, I have seen Hank provide you information which I think you could relief your doubts with his help. However, I would like to share some of my opinions with you concerning the Holy Spirit. Just as what Hank has pointed out that the Holy Spirit is the 3rd Person in the Holy Trinity who bears His own wills and thoughts and of course decisions on how or when to interact with us. Meanwhile, I understand that some believers have focused on the gift of speaking in tongues and deemed it as the only proof of getting the Holy Spirit. However, as mentioned in the bible, there are in fact lots of gifts from the Holy Spirit not only restricting to speaking in tongues. But Paul said only 'Love' can fulfill the function of various gifts. I think the obvious gift of speaking in tongues appeared in Acts when the apostles first baptized by the Holy Spirit thus served a very special and needy fuction in that time as the apostles were going to face great tribulation and were forced to go to different places where they could preach the gospels with the gift of tongues. Therefore, I would view that whenever we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, there must be some functions or works to be performed by us (i.e. God uses us to fulfill His will). in Christ Azure |