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      • The Apostle Paul describes his approach to preaching, which relied on the power of the Holy Spirit rather than eloquent words or human wisdom. He explains how God's wisdom is revealed through the Spirit, leading to a discussion about the spiritual and natural person.
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  1. but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power The word "demonstration" (ἀπόδειξις, apodeixis) suggests a clear and convincing proof. Paul attributes the effectiveness of his ministry to the Holy Spirit, rather than his own abilities.

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  2. On the Spirit as eschatological fulfilment, Fee understands Paul’s view as: ‘The future had truly broken into the present, as verified by the gift of the Spirit; and since the Spirit meant the presence of God’s power, that dimension of the future had already arrived in some measure’ (p. 825).

  3. Aug 6, 2024 · In 2 Timothy 1:7, the apostle Paul reminds Timothy that “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (ESV). The spirit that Paul refers to is the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity.

  4. Feb 17, 2017 · First, in Romans 1:4 Paul speaks of the power of the Holy Spirit to raise Christ from the dead, a reality that will shape Paul’s understanding of the gospel (and its effects) through all his letters.

  5. Jan 3, 2021 · All in all, Paul shows through him a demonstration of the power of the Spirit which, and since Paul is preaching the word of God, those that are saved shouldn't only based their faith in his words but also recognize that what he says isn't foolishness (which in itself shows the power of God too).

  6. Nov 6, 2018 · The most exciting aspect of the spirit in Paul is its/his role in personal transformation. He talks of God “putting his seal on us and giving us his Spirit in our hearts as a first instalment.” (2 Corinthians 1.22) The first thing the Spirit does is to create a new family relationship with God.

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  8. Jul 27, 2016 · When Paul uses the definite article and says “the spirit,” it is usually the Spirit of God (unless he states otherwise as in “the spirit of fear”). If Paul is talking about the Holy Spirit in the verses before an instance of just “spirit,” he usually means the Spirit of God (1 Corinthians 12:3-7).

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