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J
amen to that ! I think repenting of sin is misunderstood by many. in some ways to me, it is repenting of the old written code because if we repent of following the mosaic Law wich has a purpose to identify and condemn sin, we are able to follow the new way of the spirit in john 3 and romans 8. some take repentance to mean somehow become sinless and then you are acceptable, I agree with you completely the spirit comes and cleanses us inside, thanks for taking the time to reply, God bless
J
according to some scripture we are the new temple of God who dwells with us as we follow Jesus. When He died on the cross and said it is accomplished or it is finished, the temple curtain was torn. This, to me is significant for sure. the temple curtain separated the people from the most holy Place where Gods presence dwelt along with the ark. the High preist to my recollection was only allowed to enter once a year for atonement. no one else was permitted beyond the curtain. it was miraculously torn at His death announcing the accomplishment of the old covenant, and now through the spirit, our hearts are the most holy place where Gods presence dwells, within the presence of Christ, who dwells in us. just rambling thanks for the resomse God bless you. I would say the holy spirit is Gods spiritual and very real presence within us.
The Holy Spirit, I believe, is God when he is speaking to us. If you want to develop a relationship with the Lord, I would remember these two Scriptures:
Pray constantly. 1 Thess 5:17 RSV
[34] But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sad'ducees, they came together.
[35] And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, to test him.
[36] "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?"
[37] And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
[38] This is the great and first commandment.” Matt 22:34:40 RSV
Pray constantly. 1 Thess 5:17 RSV
[34] But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sad'ducees, they came together.
[35] And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, to test him.
[36] "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?"
[37] And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
[38] This is the great and first commandment.” Matt 22:34:40 RSV
Acts 19:1-4 KJVS
[1] And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, [2] He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. [3] And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. [4] Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
[1] And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, [2] He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. [3] And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. [4] Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
J
...and the second is like it : love yoyur neighbor as yourself for on these two commands hang all of the law and prophets.... I was posting this to guage if people have the same understanding of important things. Just looking to get different understanding of what people believe and why. thanks for the input and scripture.
[5] When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. [6] And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them, and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. [7] And all the men were about twelve.
They were disciples about 20 years after Pentecost. They therefore believed on Jesus as taught to do by John the Baptist, and water baptized like we should, unto repentance, which Jesus carried on teaching, to Repent, believe my gospel.
Obviously there are more baptisms for believers, beyond that one most Christians today know about, of which relatively few have pursued. When the men heard Paul's word, they were baptized. Number 2. Being baptized into Christ by the Spirit is a very simple explanation, like the Hebrews were baptized into Moses, and the cloud, and sea experience. Then came the laying on of hands, and baptism #3, accompanied by speaking in tongues and prophesying.
Those men submitted to what the 120 submitted to 20 nearly 2 decades earlier, and the house of Cornelius experienced.
Want it all, receive it all. Until that happens the average Christian just won't be found speaking boldly in public about Jesus, and will struggle to gain elementary knowledge of his kingdom. With that you will go among hardened prisoners and preach and teach the gospel. You will stand when invited and preach to the salvation of hearers. With the fullness of the Spirit in you, nothing is impossible. The eyes and ears are opened to the Holy Spirit guidance we all need.
When I was first "saved" among the So. Baptists, I had confidence I had eternal life, but had no power, no confidence to even go witness Christ to someone else. I just couldn't accumulate knowledge to be confident to do that. I found some comfort in that when the pastor asked for people to join him after church to go door knocking, only one elderly couple always volunteered. 500 of us left for restaurants or big family meals.
But upon experiencing that last baptism by asking for it as a guest at a full gospel businessmen's meeting, I instantly comprehended all I had studied, and became a soul winner with boldness that very day. The other 500 back in the church stayed put, because that's the Baptist way. I moved on.
Ask, seek, knock. If the folks around you can't help, find a believer who offers to lay hands on you, then enjoy the infilling. Stay filled by mastering the word of God daily, and practicing what you learn. Then be ready to lay hands on others seeking what those men got. You will be different, and they will ask you.
They were disciples about 20 years after Pentecost. They therefore believed on Jesus as taught to do by John the Baptist, and water baptized like we should, unto repentance, which Jesus carried on teaching, to Repent, believe my gospel.
Obviously there are more baptisms for believers, beyond that one most Christians today know about, of which relatively few have pursued. When the men heard Paul's word, they were baptized. Number 2. Being baptized into Christ by the Spirit is a very simple explanation, like the Hebrews were baptized into Moses, and the cloud, and sea experience. Then came the laying on of hands, and baptism #3, accompanied by speaking in tongues and prophesying.
Those men submitted to what the 120 submitted to 20 nearly 2 decades earlier, and the house of Cornelius experienced.
Want it all, receive it all. Until that happens the average Christian just won't be found speaking boldly in public about Jesus, and will struggle to gain elementary knowledge of his kingdom. With that you will go among hardened prisoners and preach and teach the gospel. You will stand when invited and preach to the salvation of hearers. With the fullness of the Spirit in you, nothing is impossible. The eyes and ears are opened to the Holy Spirit guidance we all need.
When I was first "saved" among the So. Baptists, I had confidence I had eternal life, but had no power, no confidence to even go witness Christ to someone else. I just couldn't accumulate knowledge to be confident to do that. I found some comfort in that when the pastor asked for people to join him after church to go door knocking, only one elderly couple always volunteered. 500 of us left for restaurants or big family meals.
But upon experiencing that last baptism by asking for it as a guest at a full gospel businessmen's meeting, I instantly comprehended all I had studied, and became a soul winner with boldness that very day. The other 500 back in the church stayed put, because that's the Baptist way. I moved on.
Ask, seek, knock. If the folks around you can't help, find a believer who offers to lay hands on you, then enjoy the infilling. Stay filled by mastering the word of God daily, and practicing what you learn. Then be ready to lay hands on others seeking what those men got. You will be different, and they will ask you.
