Consider: and is God the one we rely on for the truth regardless of our education? I thought this would be an interesting question to ask, after reading the Corinthians 2: 6-16 asked 21 Aug '11, 21:02 Inactive User ♦♦ |
God’s Wisdom Revealed by the Spirit 6 We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. 7 No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. 8 None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”[a]— the things God has prepared for those who love him— 10 these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11 For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us. 13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words.[b] 14 The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit. 15 The person with the Spirit makes judgments about all things, but such a person is not subject to merely human judgments, 16 for, “Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?”[c] But we have the mind of Christ. The Holy Spirit is one but has seven expressions or lamps Ex 25:31 And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same. 32 And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side: one main, six other branches = 7 Ex 25:37 And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it. The Seven Expressions according to scripture are: Heb 10:29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of Grace? Ro 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. Ro 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Ro 1:4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of Holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: Isa 4:4 When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning. Zec 12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of Grace and of Supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. Ro 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of Truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 1Pe 4:14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the Spirit of Glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. 7 flames coming from the one candlestick holder. Jesus was seen in the midst of: The 9 Gifts Compared to the 9 Fruits So many today seek the Gifts without first acquiring the Fruit in their life. We must have the Fruit of the Spirit at work, if we want God to entrust us with the Gifts of the Spirit. Gifts of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12 Fruits of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 Word of Wisdom Word of Knowledge Faith Healings Working of Miracles Prophecy Discerning of Spirits Different Kinds of Tongues Interpretation of Tongues Love Joy Peace Longsuffering Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self Control The Word of Wisdom supernaturally discloses the mind, purpose, and the way of God as applied to a specific situation. If we have the Wisdom of God, then we must have Love, for God is Love. If you search for the first gift of the Spirit, you must possess the first fruit of the Spirit. The Word of Knowledge is a supernatural revelation of information about a specific thing and has to do with an immediate need. Jesus gave instruction to His disciples so His Joy would remain in them and be full. A Word of Knowledge will always be received with Joy from His disciples, so we must first strive to have the fruit of Joy in our lives. Faith is a special outpouring of supernatural Faith for release of a miracle. Even a small amount of Faith in our Father will bring Peace into our lives. If we have the Peace that passes all understanding then we will be ready for the Gift of Faith when the need arises. So seek first to have the fruit of the Spirit: Peace. Healings are those Healings that God performs supernaturally. If we are Longsuffering, then we have learned to be content in any situation as Paul was. He learned that in his weakness, Jesus strength was made perfect. So if we can learn to be Longsuffering in all, then we will be able to accept the supernatural Healing God has for us. Faith produces miracles, but miracles do not necessarily produce faith, unless we know how to rejoice in any situation. That we do not look for the Healing, but for the relationship with God that will bring about the Healing. Working of Miracles is a manifestation of Divine power to perform something that could not be done naturally. Jesus performed many Miracles because He had compassion on the crowds and acted with Kindness. Without the Fruit of Kindness, we would not be able to use the Gift how God would want us to. Prophecy is a supernatural disclosure, a sudden Spirit inspired insight that brings exhortation to the body of Christ. Goodness means to have decency, generosity, righteousness. To exhort and edify the body of Christ we must first possess the virtues and values which are synonymous with Goodness. Discerning of Spirits is to detect the true spirit behind the acts and manifestations taking place around us. It is used to further build Faithfulness on our Lord and Savior. The fruit of Faithfulness is the foundation for being true only to our Lord, and the acts of the Holy Spirit. We may then seek the gift of Discerning of Spirits to further our perception of the workings of the true Spirit of God. Different kinds of Tongues is praying or singing in a supernatural or heavenly language which has a specific message associated with it. James tells us about the things from above, that they are pure, peaceful, and Gentle. How can we seek the Gift which will deliver a message to God’s people if we first do not seek fruit of His likeness. Interpretation of tongues is translating the message of tongues so that the heavenly message may be given. Would you trust someone translating for you that put their own thoughts and words into your message. You would want someone of great Self Control to be true and accurate. How much more would our Father want someone of Self Control to translate His holy message to His people. experience and enjoy. answered 22 Aug '11, 01:18 white tiger White Tiger did you copy this from some website? If you did I would like the link to the original also the authors would most likely wish to have some form of credit. As well I am sure Simon or Barry would want you to post the credit. I believe I found it or part at least here: http://www.theholyspirit.com/7Spirits.asp
(22 Aug '11, 02:35)
Wade Casaldi
yes wade that is one of the place i found some material.the first part is Corinthians 2: 6-16 then the rest is at the link you provided. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+2%3A6-16&version=NIV
(22 Aug '11, 02:48)
white tiger
I'm not sure if this was an argument between the two of you or a promotion. Either way it was brilliant!
(22 Aug '11, 03:50)
The Traveller
na i just answered wade question. the verse was mention but was not there in the question so i found it and paste it. and he wanted to learn about the holy spirit so i found some material for him to read. so no argument or promotion. it is plain simple.
(22 Aug '11, 04:07)
white tiger
No argument I just wanted to alert White Tiger to keep him from unknowingly getting into plagiarism troubles. Also I agree it is a great answer. :-)
(22 Aug '11, 05:16)
Wade Casaldi
wow this is deep.
(23 Aug '11, 14:27)
Paulina 1
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The spirit of God or the Holy Spirit is within each and every single one of us. We are born with it and if it wasn't for the spirit of God which animates us there would be no human life on earth. Within us is a dormant God that not all know about. Some of us (and most of us on this IQ) realise and know the kingdom of heaven within. Many others out there do not believe this and that is their way in life and their evolution. It is only when one realises that God himself dwells in this body that you awaken the God within and your life transforms. Never again will you think the same way for you have received the holy spirit and now you can finaly comunicate with the father. answered 23 Aug '11, 14:40 Paulina 1 Another great answer
(10 Sep '11, 21:20)
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