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- When the spirit that is at work operates against the interests of Satan's kingdom, against sin, and against worldly lusts—this is a sure sign that it is a true, and not a false spirit. Here is a plain antithesis. The apostle is comparing those who are influenced by two opposite spirits, the true and the false.
www.gty.org/library/Questions/QA147/How-can-a-true-work-of-the-Holy-Spirit-be-distinguished-from-that-which-is-falseHow can a true work of the Holy Spirit be distinguished from ...
New International Version. We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood. New Living Translation. But we belong to God, and those who know God listen to us.
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1 John 4:6. ἠμεῖς] Antithesis of αὐτοί, 1 John 4:5; either...
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King James Bible We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth...
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NASB 1995 We are from God; he who knows God listens to us;...
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English Standard Version We are from God. Whoever knows God...
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New Living Translation But we belong to God, and those who...
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But the people who don't know God won't listen to us. This...
- Exodus 9
Exodus 8:22-23 But on that day I will give special treatment...
- 1 John 4
“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the...
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Aug 28, 2023 · In John 14:17, the identity of the helper is now revealed: He is the Spirit of truth (cf. John 15:26; 16:13). The Spirit of truth is God the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity. The Father will send the Spirit to come alongside the disciples.
- Why Is The Spirit of Truth significant?
- The Spirit of Truth Is Revealed to Us
- What Does This Mean?
The Bible is so much more than just words written on a page. It is more than what the words seem to mean in whatever language or translation version we happen to be reading. It is far more than a list of do’s and don’ts, rules and regulations, or rites and rituals. Yet so many of us have failed at some point to move to the next level of understandi...
In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul referred to these two levels of understanding: mind vs. heart; human understanding vs. spiritual understanding; born of the flesh vs. taught by the Spirit of God. 1. God’s wisdom — a mystery (v. 7). 2. Which none of the rulers of this age understood (v. 8). 3. Wisdom “no eye has seen or ears has heard, and no ...
Will we have all the answers? Of course not. But the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, enables this understanding within us, so that we can begin to comprehend and appreciate things beyond the physical world we see, know, and understand the Truth. And the Truth will set us free (John 8:32). For further reading: What Does it Mean to Worship the Lord...
From a careful study of 1 John 4, the great theologian and pastor Jonathan Edwards was able to identify five distinguishing characteristics of the Holy Spirit's work. In short, a true work of the Holy Spirit: Exalts the true Christ. Opposes Satan's interests. Points people to the Scriptures.
Jun 28, 2021 · The Holy Spirit is called “The Spirit of Truth” because our connection with him is what enables us to obey the command of 1 Timothy 2:15: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one...
May 15, 2023 · The Spirit calls us to live as our truest selves, shedding the lies we tell ourselves and the lies others have told us about ourselves. This is hard, soul-level work, and that’s why Jesus sends the Advocate, the Companion, the Spirit of Truth to come alongside us and help us.
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Sep 13, 2020 · There has to be something that is the standard by which all teaching can be tested to know whether it is truth or deception; whereby we can know the “spirit of truth” from the “spirit of error.” The scriptures can be twisted (i.e., distorted; 2 Peter 3.16) when preached. The reality of false preachers in pulpits cause the need for ...
