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The words spoken are spiritual in nature and contain deeper meaning or significance. They hold power to inspire, guide, and transform individuals through their inherent truth and wisdom.
In the Gospel of John, the words Holy Spirit is used 5 times. In Johns other books (1st, 2nd, 3rd John, and Revelations) the words Holy Spirit are not used. But the word Spirit is use many times, referring to the Spirit of God or Holy Spirit, approximately 40 times in the New International Version of the Holy Bible.
No, saying that Jesus was possessed by the Holy Spirit is a common belief in Christian theology. It reflects the understanding that Jesus, as both divine and human, was empowered by the Holy Spirit in his ministry on earth.
In Christianity, the "spirit of truth" is often believed to refer to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is seen as a guide who helps believers understand God's truth and empowers them to live according to it.
The Bible verse "Judge the spirit by the spirit" is not found verbatim in the Bible. However, a similar concept is presented in 1 John 4:1 which says, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God." This verse encourages believers to discern teachings and influences based on their alignment with the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit came at Pentecost as tongues of fire, resting on each of the apostles. This event empowered them to speak in different languages and proclaim the message of Jesus to people from various nations gathered in Jerusalem.
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Allegedly God's words but sometimes it seems the person's opinions have some influence...
The exact phrase occurs multiple times:Daniel 10:11 - And he said to me, "O Daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you." While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling.John 6:63 - It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.John 14:10 - Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to youI do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works.[Quotes from NKJV]
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Ghost of the Most High God, (Luke 1.35), and his words were spirit and life: "the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life." (John 6.63) You couldn't get much more spiritual than that.
In Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) Matt Damon provided the voice-over of Spirit's thoughts; he didn't actually speak.
"My spirit flees! My spirit flees!"
This quote means that merely talking is not sufficient; one must ensure that what is being said is honest and truthful. It emphasizes the importance of integrity and sincerity in communication.
The Spirit of Christmas yet to Come
A prophet.
According to the Bible they started speaking in tongues.All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them [Acts 2:4].
In the Gospel of John, the words Holy Spirit is used 5 times. In Johns other books (1st, 2nd, 3rd John, and Revelations) the words Holy Spirit are not used. But the word Spirit is use many times, referring to the Spirit of God or Holy Spirit, approximately 40 times in the New International Version of the Holy Bible.
Christians use The Bible to learn about God. The important thing is that God is alive and so can speak to people through the words in the Bible. Ephesians 6 v 17 : "...and take the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God" (NLT)