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A “He” or an “it?” According to Trinitarians, the Holy Spirit is a separate person, distinct from the Father and the Son. Should we describe the Spirit of God as a person, or simply as a force? THE HOLY GHOST SPEAKS, SHOWS, HEARS, AND GUIDES US INTO ALL TRUTH You see, Israel proclaimed that great doctrine to the world of idolatry, the heathen world of ancient times. By referring to God's spirit as his "hands", "fingers," or "breath," the Bible shows that the holy spirit is not a person. Himself) only personified concepts that
And that simply is not true. While 1 John 5:7 speaks of the Holy Spirit as a person in some Bible versions, this scripture is absent in older manuscripts of the Bible and is thought to be spurious.
The Holy Spirit is a living Person, one of the three Persons of the Godhead. SCRIPTURE distinguishes between:
(Ezk.23:3,4). However, it is
demonstrates HIS Awesome POWER. He is all-powerful, all present, and all-knowing. definite articles see Acts 1:16; 5:3,32; 7:51;
speak against THE SPIRIT THE HOLY ONE.] (Ezk.23:33). It also means we have the power of the living Christ dwelling inside of us. that is not actually a person." Is the Holy Spirit a force or a person? was GRANTING them to make utterance". comment on your post 226102. Along with God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son, the Holy Spirit is a member of the Trinity, which is a name theologians gave to describe the triune nature of God presented in Scripture. Learn More >>, Copyright © Living on the Edge. Because the above was offered
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Jerusalem wore beautiful garments (Is.52:1). "PERSON" Concept, Click here to
The GIVER & the
The Holy spirit is not a person. entry. Go to Wikipedia and type in âmakeover TV shows.â You might be amazed. The Holy Spirit does give us many marvellous experiences, but He Himself is not merely an experience. virgin, wept, had eyes, a soul, hands, children,
How do we know? holy spirit as a 'helper' & spoke of such helper as
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Chip Ingram 137:5; Is.36:7; Is.40:2; et.al.). Get free sermon MP3s, devotionals, blog content and more. is in danger if they speak against & write off THE SPIRIT THE
We become a living, walking, breathing temple and the Spirit of God dwells inside of us. A pastor for over thirty years, Chip has a unique ability to communicate truth and challenge people to live out their faith. Jerusalem had a mind & could reason (Ezk.16:2). "Personification
First, the Holy Spirit is not a âforceâ or energy or an âit,â but Heâs a person. The Bible provides many ways to help us understand that the Holy Spirit is truly a person—that is, He is a personal being, rather than an impersonal thing. The Holy Spirit is the omnipresent presence and power of God and Christ. "Jerusalem" ... followed by 56 entries (to somehow try
17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15.) Each of the three, then, has the full divine nature and substance of the others. Jerusalem had nose & ears (Ezk.23:25). The Bible gives us a clear picture of who He is: He’s intelligent and has an intellect. Present (A4) before or after "pneuma". Because of deliberate, consistent, repeated,
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NO ONE is in any danger if they concluded that
We donât worship Him through performance. Jerusalem wanted pity (Jer.15:5). Jerusalem gave counsel (or made plans) (Jer.19:7). .’ (Acts 13:2). They believe that the Holy Spirit is some sort of neutral, invisible spiritual power or energy somehow working in the world, or as a force that did something a long time ago. The Bible shows that Jerusalem has the
WOW !!! speak against THE
Jerusalem had breasts (Ezk.23:4). 6:19). These things are mere forces. In fact, for centuries some of the most influential religions of Christendom have attributed personality to the holy spirit. Policies & Procedures. The heavenly trio is composed of God the Father, His divine-human Son—the man Christ Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, which is Jesus Christ, the omnipresence of the Spirit of Christ. for WARNINGS directly from God's Word. For clear, direct, massive, Scriptural evidence that totally refutes the personification theory , click on the links at the bottom of this page. Here we are told that the Holy Spirit can speak a command. YOU'RE A FEW OBSERVATIONS SHORT OF A
Jerusalem had daughters (Song of Solomon). The historic view of “Trinity” holds that the Holy Spirit is a divine person with all the attributes of God — Father and Son. Under "Online Bible Search" enter "spirit" beside "Search For ". It's your choice. Jerusalem bathed & wore makeup (Ezk.23:40). If we say that it was a prophet speaking and not really the Spirit, we contradict Jesus who says that when the apostles or prophets spoke it was not they who spoke but the Holy Spirit (Mark 13:11). evidence, shows there is no need to accept WT conclusions. The Hebrew word for spirit literally means wind. different tongues,
woman, a prostitute. seems fair to consider the characteristics that personify
The Father, & The Son, & THE HOLY SPIRIT (Mt. the city of "Jerusalem" is personified. Jerusalem lived in a house (Mt.23:38, Lk.13:34). Ps.122:2;
The Holy Spirit
Jerusalem could stand up & can drink (Is.51:17). Join our email list. We have just seen over 50 verses that prove that the Holy Ghost is a Person because He exhibits the attributes of a Person. Jerusalem cried out (Jer.14:2). but SO
Holy Spirit: Much More that an Ethereal Life Force The Holy Spirit is not a vague, ethereal life force. (Ezk.23:19). Jerusalem suffered pain, had bones, feet, neck, had been a
The Holy Spirit is indeed a person. Jerusalem hated (Ezk.23:28). The
GIFT -- in Acts 2:4 for example:
We are not asking if He is a human being – we know that the Holy Spirit is not a human and does not take on the form of a man. Instead, they believe that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal active force. Jerusalem is not a mere city, SHE is a person, a woman, a
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It is absolutely incredulous that you would seriously propose
Jerusalem has borne & brought up many children (Is.51:18). The Holy Spirit is a “person” equal in every way with God, the Father, and God, the Son. just as THE SPIRIT
Jerusalem was naked (Lam.1:8). And what is the Holy Spiritâs role in the believerâs life? . or PERSON-only. So I
The Holy Spirit is God because He is co-equal, co-existent, and co-eternal with the Father and the Son. HOLY SPIRIT !!! Furthermore, these passages clearly demonstrate that the Holy Ghost is God. the awesome POWER of The Holy Spirit
~ IF The Holy Spirit is just a force, then I (& any truth-seeker) Jerusalem had a heart (Jer.4:14). HOLY ONE. What does CoG7 teach about the Spirit of God? Greek Interlinear NT
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From the foregoing we can
This Doctrinal Report concerns the Spirit of God. Click here for MULTIPLE
Jerusalem was punished (Jer.44:13). does not prove personality - It is true that Jesus spoke of the
It is a force. The Bible gives us a clear picture of who He is: Second, the Holy Spirit has the attributes of God. Jerusalem drank, would get drunk, & feel sorrow
YOUR PERIL
when they meet THE SPIRIT THE HOLY
YOU WROTE:
The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit has all the attributes of personality and is not merely an impersonal force. These facts indicate the that Holy Spirit is a shared power, not an individual independent personality. Email me if you feel I've made
For those of you who may not remember, this popular quote is from the movie Star Wars. dictionaries contain the following very brazen & shocking statement that summarizes their view
The person who
kindness??? Jerusalem could see (Lam.1:10). With reference to this post about the personage of the
attributes of a person. In John chapters 14, 15, and 16, for example, Jesus spoke of the Holy Spirit as “He”. Like the atheist who doesn't believe in God, JWs are in for a shock
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I totally respect that it's your life. God is a person, not three persons. The point of the Christian life is not about us following all the rules or trying hard to âbe good.â Our life as Christians is about abiding â living â in Christ and the natural by-product of this is a life that worships God. And the Holy Spirit wants to produce inside of us the very life, heart and personality of Jesus. Jerusalem's daughters wept (Lk.23:28). ." God's HOLY SPIRIT is NOT a PERSON but is God's active FORCE by which he accomplishes his purpose and executes his will." THE SPIRIT THE HOLY is shown to be a PERSON throughout the Scriptures. ETERNAL REPERCUSSIONS if you believe THE HOLY SPIRIT is a FORCE
VALID CONCLUSION
(Compare John 14:16,
the original Greek shows Jesus at times applying the personal
Is the Holy Spirit a person or some type of impersonal force? Jerusalem remembered the days of her youth in Egypt
An H2O post (226102), listed 56 entries where
(Lam.1:12-22). angel or spirit of sin, & death, & discernment, &
any errors, or misrepresented Watchtower theology in any way. THE SPIRIT THE HOLY ONE
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Paraclete-Lawyer-Advocate. Holy Spirit, also called Paraclete or Holy Ghost, in Christian belief, the third person of the Trinity. I will make corrections immediately. Jerusalem's children would faint & have wrath (Is.51:20). Jerusalem lived [dwelt] (Jer.33:16). themselves unite to show thatGod's HOLY SPIRIT is NOT a
Mary Baker Eddy, founder of “Christian Science,” characterized the third person of … In other words, The Trinity is
How do we know? He has the very mind of Christ (1 Cor. justifies dismissing the Scriptural evidence showing the
Greek (& other) Bible CHOICES. It is not a person but is a powerful force that God causes to emanate from himself to accomplish his holy will (Reasoning from the Scriptures 1985, 81). or PERSON-only. In its opening words, the Bible speaks of the holy spirit —also rendered “God’s active force”— as “moving to and fro over the surface of the waters.” ( Genesis 1:2 ) In the account of Jesus’ baptism, while God is described as being in “the heavens,” the holy spirit appears “descending like a dove” upon Jesus. 1. view on "The Holy Spirit"
Jerusalem can be talked to (e.g. executes
The moment we confess our sin and ask Jesus to come into our lives, we are born again, become members of Godâs family, and the Spirit immediately takes up residence inside of our bodies. [Click
First, the Holy Spirit is not a “force” or energy or an “it,” but He’s a person. Jerusalem sat on a luxurious couch & set incense & oil on
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Know" -- more on par of "Fred Hall".]. Jerusalem sinned (Lam.1:8). pronoun 'he' to that 'helper' (paraclete). We have just seen over 50 verses that prove that the Holy Ghost is a Person because He exhibits the attributes of a Person. Be assured that EVERYONE
'teaching,' 'bearing witness,' 'giving evidence,' 'guiding,'
4:12). [Your sarcastic
Insight p.1019, & Aid p.1543 ~
Without question, the Holy Spirit is the “one Spirit” about Whom we read in Ephesians 4:4. p.1543]. (Check out
had ZERO IMPLICATIONS even if thought of as actual
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-- [So, Big Deal.]. to counter & neutralize the quantity of awesome Scriptures
'speaking,' 'hearing,' & 'receiving.' But hereâs the most amazing part of all of this: The Father and Son in the person of the Holy Spirit dwells inside of every believer. No offence to spirit beings intended,
First, every pronoun used in reference to the Spirit is “he” not “it.” The original Greek language of the New Testament is explicit in confirming the person of the Holy Spirit. Jerusalem had blood (Jer.51:35). An honest, careful, thorough comparison of WT opinion with Scriptural
He is the author of many books, including The Real God, Culture Shock and The Real Heaven. NOTE: The Holy Spirit is called both the ‘Spirit of God [Father]” and also the “Spirit of Christ [Son].” While it comes from the Father, it is Christ Who sends it. but is God's active FORCE
The Holy Spirit is not a person. 3 columns.). ACCORDING to the Trinity doctrine, the holy spirit is the third person of a Godhead, equal to the Father and to the Son. The Trinity is one of the unique and greatest doctrines of the Christian faith . The Holy Spirit as a distinct person, however, is again absent—another inexplicable oversight if this Spirit is the third person of a triune God. But the Holy Spirit – although He HAS power, is not Himself power. He is not simply “God’s active force,” as the cults suggest.
Jerusalem was deceived (Jer.2:10). But the Holy Spirit is so much more than this. Teaching Pastor, Living on the Edge. Jerusalem had a bed for making love (Ezk.23:17). her lovers in Babylon (Ezk.23:11). is
Jehovah God uses this force to accomplish his will. "persons". Chip and his wife, Theresa, have four grown children and twelve grandchildren and live in California. The question implies that the holy spirit is never spoken of as an impersonal, active force. "...they all
!!! P.S. The Holy Spirit considers Himself a person, not a personification. They share a common Spirit and nature ( Ephesians 4:4 ; John 10:30 ). Metaphor; Metonymy; Personification; Simile)
The truth is that HE is an Awesome PERSON
people! Jerusalem is often referred to in pronoun (SHE). "seriously", I responded to the post as follows: I apologize for not dropping in sooner to
demonstrates HIS Awesome POWER. as the paraclete Helper/Advocate/Counselor. & "pneuma" ( spirit
1. Jerusalem wore jewelry (Ezk.23:26). So obviously "pneuma" is not POWER-only
Jesus Himself spoke of THE SPIRIT THE TRUTH
For verses with
became filled with HOLY SPIRIT & started to speak with
Jerusalem] (Joel 3:17). here to see that] The Author of Scripture (i.e. different tongues,
Jerusalem as well. Jerusalem remembered "precious things" (Lam.1:7). what I've written is fair, accurate, truthful, correct (& seemingly irrefutable). All rights reserved. He longs to give it to us when we ask. Jerusalem was warned (Jer.6:8). Jerusalem was a harlot who lusted & sent messengers to seek
not unusual in the Scriptures for something to be personalized or
YOU'RE KIDDING
An extreme makeover, perhaps? Jerusalem did not consider her future (Lam.1:9). âDo you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?â (1 Cor. (Good info in "Tips".) Jerusalem wore bracelets & a crown (Ezk.23:42). In it, we will learn more about who the Holy Spirit is and how the indwelling of the Holy Spirit deepens our intimacy with God. Jerusalem had pride (Jer.13:9). As the book Our Orthodox Christian Faith says: “The Holy Spirit is totally God.” TWO
deviates dramatically from the over-whelming majority of
Holy Spirit, it
Jerusalem was disgusted (Ezk.23:17). Jerusalem could be taken by the hand (Is.51:18). Jerusalem wore skirts (Lam.1:9). Jerusalem's daughter will shout (Zech.9:9). To get to that answer, let me share a truth thatâs made a huge difference in my life and the lives of my family members. So, is Jerusalem a city or
He is a person and if you and I are wise we will treat Him not as POWER but as a PERSON. evidence.]. by Ernest L. Martin, Ph.D., 1991. The Awesome PERSON &
Jesus actually is The Wisdom
In so doing,
The Scriptures
The Holy Spirit can "testify" (Acts 20:23). Jerusalem could grieve & be comforted (Is.51:19). Furthermore, throughout the Bible, the Holy Spirit exhibits the characteristics of a Person, not an inanimate force. Bible-believing Christians, scholars, & researchers. (Ezk.23:47). And third, He is truth. AND
God is the Father of Christ and Christ is the Son of God. Chip Ingram is the CEO and teaching pastor of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. The Holy Spirit is a living Person, one of the three Persons of the Godhead. personality of "THE SPIRIT THE HOLY ONE"! Click here
But here we
systematic emphasis, programming & reinforcement, MULTIPLE
Without denial of the one Essence of the Godhead, the personality of the Holy Spirit must be affirmed and is subject to proof unassailable by any who accept the Scriptures as authoritative. just as THE SPIRIT
He is not impersonal or unthinking. Jerusalem was Oholibah, the sister of Oholah the elder
YOUR APPLES & ORANGES
You will be able to see (in the Greek text) when the definite article "the" is
He is not simply “God’s active force,” as the cults suggest. Jerusalem's children were slain & their houses burned
became filled with HOLY SPIRIT & started to speak with
the awesome POWER of The Holy Spirit
13:2; 20:23,28; 21:11; Heb.3:7; 9:8. The holy spirit is a force not a person. A Figure of Speech (Hyperbole; Irony;
The original âExtreme Makeoverâ has over the last decade spawned countless spinoffs and copy-catsâsome you probably don’t…, Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. The Holy Spirit—God’s Active Force. ~ Enter "pneuma"
INSIGHT On The Scriptures (1988) is the updated version of
by which he accomplishes his purpose and executes his will
of God (1Cor.1:24,30). The main evidence presented as “proof” that the Spirit is more than just a divine power or force is the use of masculine pronouns found primarily in John’s gospel. The vast majority of places where the word “spirit” is used it is portrayed as simply a force, God’s power. "...they all
-- The H2O poster was offering these
the use of words in certain conventional patterns of
the holy spirit is the active force of God. [Click here.]. Because the names “Holy Ghost” and “God” have been used interchangeably, we conclude that the Holy Ghost is God. YOUR ENDING
Jerusalem can praise God (Ps.147:12). have a case where a human cannot distinguish between THE AWESOME SPIRIT OF TRUTH
Jerusalem had ears & can hear (Jer.2:2). &
GIFT -- in Acts 2:4 for example:
offence to spirit beings intended, but SO WHAT if there is an
Jerusalem's daughter will have a kingdom (Micah 4:8).
WARNINGS of ETERNAL REPERCUSSIONS if you
But non-commercial use is OK with me ~ etalk99@hotmail.com. We know that the Word of
So obviously "pneuma" is not POWER-only
Jerusalem could be guided (Is.51:18). the 'clickable' research at the end of this page.). Click HERE for 180 Figures of Speech. There are no unanswered emails, so be assured that
a personality[?].
WHAT if there is an angel or spirit of sin,
beside "Search" & click "GO" (top right). Furthermore, these passages clearly demonstrate that the Holy Ghost is God. !!! 2). & death, & discernment, & kindness??? (For more verses with double articles, click A1 above & see box 5 in all
conclusion is even below what I'd expect from "You
(throughout Scripture). Jerusalem groaned (Lam.1:8). The Holy Spirit - A Person or Power? that Mark Weise compiled, & were reposted by Lynn). It means we have 24/7 unlimited access to the Father and Jesus. If we need comforting, the counselor of all counselors longs to comfort us in ways that are beyond any person, or any book, or counselor could ever do. Watchtower Objection: The main reason the JWs say that the Holy Spirit is an ‘active force’ is because the Greek word for ‘spirit’ (pneuma) is neuter. would be compelled by intellectual honesty & integrity, to abandon belief in the Trinity & become a JW
"JERUSALEM" is a woman. Jerusalem had a neck (Is.52:2). Jesus also referred to the Holy Spirit as the Comforter or the Counselor (John 14:16 and 15:26). was GRANTING them to make utterance". Is the Holy Spirit a person or the power of God? The Holy Spirit has a mind, will and emotions. Jerusalem has a mighty voice (Is.40:9). Greek (& other) Bible CHOICES. 3. !!!. " 10. Jerusalem went out to Jesus (Mt.3:5). WT
Insight p.1019, & Aid p.1543 ~ INSIGHT On The Scriptures (1988) is the updated version of AID To Bible Understanding (1971) WOW !!! ). Spirit are ALSO just due to personification. We find a similar thing in Acts 13:2. posted the above information (sarcastically) concluded: "OBVIOUSLY,
Living like a Christian doesnât have to be difficult. Numerous outpourings of the Holy Spirit are mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, in which healing, prophecy, the expelling of demons , and speaking in tongues (glossolalia) are particularly associated with the activity of the Spirit. & intents of the heart (Heb. (throughout Scripture)
No
It was voted into co-equality as part of the trinity ater the 4th century, by the apostates that falsely had at first, voted Jesus into equality with God, and then followed up by voting the holy spirit into a person on equal ground with God and His son Jesus. This week, weâre starting the series, The Holy Spirit: Experiencing His Power and Presence 24/7. Jerusalem walked the way of her sister (Ezk.23:32). for more detail, & the
~ IF The Holy Spirit is just a force,
YOUR CHOICE
Go back to "Search For:" box & click "Search:". The written Word of God introduces readers to the NAME of
Jerusalem killed prophets & stoned others (Mt.23:37). On the other hand, there are AWESOME
PERSON
personified
Jesus is a sub-God (a.k.a Michael the archangel). There are AWESOME WARNINGS of ETERNAL REPERCUSSIONS if you believe THE HOLY SPIRIT is a FORCE !!! sin, death, & undeserved kindness are actual BEINGS. [Click here
It is a fundamental revelation that the Holy Spirit is a Person, in the sense that the Father is a Person, and the Son is a Person. Jerusalem was prophesied to become holy [i.e., Holy
So what or who is the Holy Spirit really? (1 John 5) In I Corinthians 3:17 the word âLordâ is used to reference Yahweh. And what is the Holy Spirit’s role in the believer’s life?
A preacher…, Feel like you need a makeover? God distinguishes between the soul & spirit, & the thoughts
Jerusalem slaughtered her own children (Ezk.23:39). Suppose that Jerusalem, wisdom, discernment,
AID To Bible Understanding (1971). Itâs my prayer that through this series weâll experience a whole new way of empowered living that reveals and activates our unique spiritual gifts in ways we never imagined possible. see, OBVIOUSLY, Jerusalem is not a mere city, SHE is a person, a
On the other hand, there are AWESOME WARNINGS of
prostitute." Its creator, George Lucas, went on to produce several more of these creative and exciting movies, which have also promoted the religion of Zen Buddhism for the past thirty years. that the personification of "JERUSALEM" somehow
HIMSELF, & a city -- JERUSALEM
It says, âThe Lord is the Spirit.â So the Holy Spirit is a person and He is God. lovers, was distressed, had a spirit & a heart
The truth is that HE is an Awesome PERSON
1 Corinthians 2:10-11 says, “No one knows the mind of God except the Spirit of God who searches all things.” He has feelings. Senses / Interpretation-opinions for "ruach"
The Awesome PERSON &
‘The Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabus. [But you went beyond that to
Jehovah’s Witnesses do not believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. The Holy Spirit is treated as a person in the Scripture, and to deny that would actually be to deny the Trinity. a table to tempt lovers (Ezk.23:41). alive & well. -- a NAME -- that God uses, to speak to (& about) His
These and other Bible passages have led some to conclude that the holy spirit is a person, just as God, Jesus, and the angels are individual spirit persons. This is appropriate, since the Holy Spirit is not a person, but the power of the two Beings: God the Father and Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The personality of the Holy Spirit has been attacked by Socinius and his followers ancient and modern who have held to the general position that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal energy proceeding from God… reserved. references as "proof" that references to The Holy
Absent (A3) or
We just have to give Him our hearts. 2. post this for H2O readers. WT's 28 Meanings /
If we need wisdom or strength, guess what? So I find it interesting that if I asked the average Christian how they think about the Holy Spirit, most of them would say they think of the Holy Spirit much like the âForceâ in Star Wars. YOUR PROOF
This isnât a trick question: Whatâs the second most important thing about you? thought & expression. then I (& any truth-seeker)
[Insight p.1019, & Aid
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