"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him". Hebrews 11:6 reveals how faith is so important that it is impossible to please God without it. What would you say is the greatest area, among believers, where faith is lacking?
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Having a relationship with Holy Spirit is a must. Sometimes we don't realize how much Holy Spirit take part in things in and around us and For unbelievers as well. As far as interpretation of the word of God, we have to understand that it's not an intellectual book but spiritual and we must handle it as such. Spirit to Spirit. In order to do that we must rely on holy spirit to work in us(eph 5:18) and understand that it was him who wrote it. 2 Peter 1:20-21. The men Of God was moved by the HolyGhost. Also Holy Spirit knows and searches all things even the depths of God as stated in 1Corinthians2:10. So it seems to me that Holy Spirit is the most qualified and very valuable to help us effectively interpret scriptures. Now we have received not the Spirit of the world but the spirit who is from God,that we might understand the things freely given to us by God. And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the spirit,interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual 1 Corinth 2:12-13 esv
Yes! You hit it on the nail! The transformative power of the word along with the helper should be dealt with as spirit to spirit. This spirit studied the depths of God, who else could be a better teacher ?
I agree having a relationship with the Holy Spirit is a must. Spirit to Spirit, yes. Not only do we need the Holy Spirit when it comes to reading and understanding the scriptures, we need Him in guiding our lives, making decisions and etc.
I agree having a relationship with the Holy Spirit is a must. Spirit to Spirit, yes. Not only do we need the Holy Spirit when it comes to reading and understanding the scriptures, we need Him in guiding our lives, making decisions and etc.
Yes! You hit it on the nail! The transformative power of the word along with the helper should be dealt with as spirit to spirit. This spirit studied the depths of God, who else could be a better teacher ?
