The Holy Spirit, a separate person, essence of God, or force?

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  • #280850
    Ed J
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    Quote (david @ Feb. 27 2012,04:21)

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    There are “only” two (Spirit) positions available in Heb.12:9.
    This verse allows for no other position of the “HolySpirit”, other than “A” or “B”.

    A. The “Father of Spirits” is the “HolySpirit”.
    B. The HolySpirit is one of the “spirits”(?) that the Father of Spirits is the father of.  

    I was wanting to address these other comments before getting to the one scripture you wanted to discuss.  
    First, there are not only 2 options.  I don't know why you would say that.

    The “father of spirits” could be God.  And God could be the Father of the vast number of spirits that were created.  But, the holy spirit, since in scripture it is spoken of so often possessively, as if he possesses it, as if it is the “finger of God” or his Arm, or his power, it should be easy for you to understand that God did not Create his own arm.  God is not the father of his own arm.  

    So, no, there is anther option.  That option is, we understand the holy spirit in light of how it is often spoken of in the Bible–as something God possesses.  For simplicity sake, I keep saying his 'finger' as it is spoken of that way a couple of times.

    Now, on to your scripture that this began with.


    no answer here?

    #280852
    mikeboll64
    Blocked

    Ed,

    I read David's answer just today. Surely you can find it.

    #280853
    Ed J
    Participant

    Quote (david @ Feb. 27 2012,04:34)
    On acts 5

    1. You lied to the holy spirit (of God).  
    2. You lied to God.

    3. You cut the finger (of David).  
    4. You cut David.

    We understand that statements such as 3 and 4 can both make perfect sense together:  you cut the finger “of” David.  Or, more generally, you cut David.  

    And even though we all realize that it is the spirit “of” God and that it's Gods holy spirit, we somehow can't understand that to lie to Gods holy spirit is to lie to God.

    In scripture, Gods spirit is called his finger.  So, the illustration should make sense to everyone.


    Hi David,

    Sick to 1 & 2, 3 & 4 is ONLY a distraction, and not part of the verse.

    God bless
    Ed J (Joshua 22:34)
    http://www.holycitybiblecode.org

    #280855
    Ed J
    Participant

    Quote (mikeboll64 @ Feb. 27 2012,02:45)

    Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 26 2012,09:38)
    There are “only” two (Spirit) positions available in Heb.12:9.
    This verse allows for no other position of the “HolySpirit”, other than “A” or “B”.

    A. The “Father of Spirits” is the “HolySpirit”.
    B. The HolySpirit is one of the “spirits”(?) that the Father of Spirits is the father of.  


    Or C:  The Holy Spirit is an “apendage/possession/part OF” the Father of spirits.

    C is the correct answer, Ed.


    Mike,

    you “clipped” what is necessary to discuss and instead merely offer YOUR opinion; stay focused on each verse; OK?

    God bless
    Ed J (Joshua 22:34)
    http://www.holycitybiblecode.org

    #280858
    Ed J
    Participant

    Quote (david @ Feb. 27 2012,04:34)
    On acts 5

    1. You lied to the holy spirit (of God).  
    2. You lied to God.

    3. You cut the finger (of David).  
    4. You cut David.

    We understand that statements such as 3 and 4 can both make perfect sense together:  you cut the finger “of” David.  Or, more generally, you cut David.  

    And even though we all realize that it is the spirit “of” God and that it's Gods holy spirit, we somehow can't understand that to lie to Gods holy spirit is to lie to God.

    In scripture, Gods spirit is called his finger.  So, the illustration should make sense to everyone.

    Quote (david @ Feb. 27 2012,04:27)
    This is the scripture Ed wanted to discuss:

    Acts 5:3-4 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the HolySpirit,
    and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own?
    and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power?
    why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

    5. David's spirit did not address Acts 5:3-4.
    6. David did not address Acts 5:3-4.

    God bless
    Ed J (Joshua 22:34)
    http://www.holycitybiblecode.org

    #280867
    NickHassan
    Participant

    Hi,
    Phil 2 5-11 beautifully describes the Spirit of Christ, now Christ Jesus.

    #280872
    david
    Participant

    Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 27 2012,04:55)
    Hi David,
    Yes you cannot understand these things.
    But they are basic.


    Nick, being a catholic, you are wrong. But if you think you are right, USE YOUR WORDS.

    #280873
    david
    Participant

    Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 27 2012,04:25)
    Hi D,
    Your whole discussion speaks of the Spirit as some sort of a limited tool of God's that you would divide from God Himself.
    This is not what you mean?


    Nick, I certainly never said it was limited! Nor did I describe it as a tool.

    Nick, is this something Catholicism has taught you. Come out of her nick.

    #280874
    david
    Participant

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    Your “finger” analogy is good, David.  In the past I've used an “ear” analogy with Ed.

    Of course, it is not my analogy. The bible itself has parallel gospel accounts where the holy spirit is called god finger. Was it not the finger of god that wrote on the tablet? In other places, it speaks of it as his arm. All these things convey understanding.

    #280875
    david
    Participant

    Quote (mikeboll64 @ Feb. 27 2012,05:13)

    Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 26 2012,11:55)
    Hi David,
    Yes you cannot understand these things.
    But they are basic.


    What does that crap even mean, Nick?  ???

    Man up and scripturally defend your claims for once instead of making condescending, nonsensical ad hominems – which we all know are designed to hide the fact that you can't defend your doctrines using scripture.


    Ya. I can only assume this is the way he wants to be treated as this is the way he treats others.

    He was not taught how to converse.

    #280879
    NickHassan
    Participant

    Hi MB and david,
    keep searching

    #280880
    david
    Participant

    Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 27 2012,05:27)

    Quote (david @ Feb. 27 2012,04:21)

    Quote
    There are “only” two (Spirit) positions available in Heb.12:9.
    This verse allows for no other position of the “HolySpirit”, other than “A” or “B”.

    A. The “Father of Spirits” is the “HolySpirit”.
    B. The HolySpirit is one of the “spirits”(?) that the Father of Spirits is the father of.  

    I was wanting to address these other comments before getting to the one scripture you wanted to discuss.  
    First, there are not only 2 options.  I don't know why you would say that.

    The “father of spirits” could be God.  And God could be the Father of the vast number of spirits that were created.  But, the holy spirit, since in scripture it is spoken of so often possessively, as if he possesses it, as if it is the “finger of God” or his Arm, or his power, it should be easy for you to understand that God did not Create his own arm.  God is not the father of his own arm.  

    So, no, there is anther option.  That option is, we understand the holy spirit in light of how it is often spoken of in the Bible–as something God possesses.  For simplicity sake, I keep saying his 'finger' as it is spoken of that way a couple of times.

    Now, on to your scripture that this began with.


    no answer here?


    Ed. You really like to ask false questions. And when we don't answer you you are confused.

    There are more than the 2 possibilities.

    It would be like me asking you this false question:

    “Ed, are you still teaching people falsely OR have you stopped?”

    Those are the two options. Which is it Ed?

    You do understand the fallacy here?

    #280883
    david
    Participant

    Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 27 2012,06:46)
    Hi MB and david,
    keep searching


    Nick, it's good to read the bible. I would start there. Just read a little every day. Make notes. Ask questions. Discuss these things with people. Give up pagan and trinitarian ideas. Start from scratch if you must.

    #280886
    david
    Participant

    Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 27 2012,05:39)

    Quote (david @ Feb. 27 2012,04:34)
    On acts 5

    1. You lied to the holy spirit (of God).  
    2. You lied to God.

    3. You cut the finger (of David).  
    4. You cut David.

    We understand that statements such as 3 and 4 can both make perfect sense together:  you cut the finger “of” David.  Or, more generally, you cut David.  

    And even though we all realize that it is the spirit “of” God and that it's Gods holy spirit, we somehow can't understand that to lie to Gods holy spirit is to lie to God.

    In scripture, Gods spirit is called his finger.  So, the illustration should make sense to everyone.

    Quote (david @ Feb. 27 2012,04:27)
    This is the scripture Ed wanted to discuss:

    Acts 5:3-4 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the HolySpirit,
    and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own?
    and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power?
    why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

    5. David's spirit did not address Acts 5:3-4.
    6. David did not address Acts 5:3-4.

    God bless
    Ed J (Joshua 22:34)
    http://www.holycitybiblecode.org


    No, but Gods spirit does. And in the bible, gods holy spirit is called the finger of God.

    So, I thought you would understand the comparison.  I thought you would understand how people normally speak–

    If God were to say: “my finger (holy spirit) prodded you to action,” and then he were to say: “I moved you to action,” HOW WOULD YOU UNDERSTAND THIS?

    #280888
    Ed J
    Participant

    Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 26 2012,15:32)

    Hi David,

    Heb 12:9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave
    them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

    Heb.12:9 is indicative of the father of Spirits being the HolySpirit.

    God bless
    Ed J

    Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 27 2012,02:38)
    Hi David,

    There are “only” two (Spirit) positions available in Heb.12:9.
    This verse allows for no other position of the “HolySpirit”, other than “A” or “B”.

    A. The “Father of Spirits” is the “HolySpirit”.
    B. The HolySpirit is one of the “spirits”(?) that the Father of Spirits is the father of.  

    I have highlighted in my previous post where I have pointed this dilemma to you already.
    Since you reject “A” (which is correct), you can ONLY claim “B”, but you know this cannot be correct.

    So YOUR only alternative is to say that the “HolySpirit” is exempt from this verse.
    So the burden of proof then shifts to YOU, what evidence DO YOU HAVE to suggest this? (1Thess.5:21)

    You did say you wanted to discuss this matter, did you not?

    Since the watchtower society's opinions holds no water here,
    you will have to produce Scriptural backing on this;
    well, do YOU have any?, if so, lets see it?

    Reposting how many times the bible says Jehovah is God
    is irrelevant to the point of Heb.12:9. YOU best check with
    YOUR leaders and see what prefabbed answers they have.

    …I'll be waiting!

    God bless
    Ed J


    Hi David,

    Offer a third possibility to my point of Heb 12:9 then,
    instead of just dodging my point, or claiming it is invalid.

    You said you wanted to discuss the matter, have you changed your mind?

    God bless
    Ed J (Joshua 22:34)
    http://www.holycitybiblecode.org

    #280889
    NickHassan
    Participant

    Hi David,
    You should be beyond milk now.
    Ready for meat?

    #280892
    david
    Participant

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    Since the watchtower society's opinions holds no water here,
    you will have to produce Scriptural backing on this;
    well, do YOU have any?, if so, lets see it?

    Reposting how many times the bible says Jehovah is God
    is irrelevant to the point of Heb.12:9. YOU best check with
    YOUR leaders and see what prefabbed answers they have.

    Ed, you have been hanging around nick so much, his Reasoning is wearing off on you.

    What you are doing would be the equivalent of me doing this:

    “ED, your crazy number systems that bring you to this conclusion are wrong and they won't help you. Start looking at the whole of scripture and leave our secret number code behind.”

    Ed, do you see how that is not honest or ethical debating? Do you see how it only appeals to emotions, as if you were trying to sway others listening?

    #280893
    david
    Participant

    Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 27 2012,06:58)
    Hi David,
    You should be beyond milk now.
    Ready for meat?


    Nick. Bibles aren't bad. They are good to read.

    #280894
    Ed J
    Participant

    Hi David, back to the discussion then.

    There are “only” two (Spirit) positions available in Heb.12:9.
    This verse allows for no other position of the “HolySpirit”, other than “A” or “B”.

    A. The “Father of Spirits” is the “HolySpirit”.

    B. The HolySpirit is one of the “spirits”(?) that the Father of Spirits is the father of.  

    The evidence points to “A”, what say YOU?

    God bless
    Ed J (Joshua 22:34)
    http://www.holycitybiblecode.org

    #280895
    NickHassan
    Participant

    Hi ED,
    God is soul [ps11] and has a Spirit.
    He is not father of His own Spirit but is the source of all life.

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