To all,

I know the words spirit and soul each have more that one definition and from what I have read each of them employ more than one in Scripture. I have observed the flesh also does the same.

I believe you are speaking of the tripartite nature view of man as flesh, soul, and spirit. There is also the bipartite nature view of man as body…[Read more]

Nick,

Their understanding came from the flesh nature. That is why it is called personal interpretation. If it instead had come from the Spirit then it would be godly interpretation.

Nick,

What version of Scripture do you believe is the unadulterated word of God?

I know t8 has said something to the effect he did not believe any of the English language ones are. From what I have seen I tend to agree with him. Some here claim the AV of the KJV is. I remember your opinion is the NIV is definitely adulterated.

Nick,

If they pursued God’s righteousness and his kingdom then they would have fond him but their pursuit was of the letter and not of the Spirit even though they claimed to have gone by Scripture.

Nick,

Proverbs 4:5Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

5 Get wisdom, get understanding:
forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

I seek God’s righteousness and his kingdom as Jesus instructed me so of course I learn. I have not graduated yet.

Gene,

Kerwin…… Spirit can only mean spirit, “SPRITUAL” CAN MEAN HAVING SPIRIT CHATERISTICS or dispositions. IMO

Peace and love to you and yours……………gene

Spirit has a lot of different meanings in English. It may have fewer meaning in the original language of Scripture but I find the Lexicons use vague definitions.

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Gene,

Did I get your understanding of 1 Corinthians 15:50 correct?

Nick,

It explains a lot but it would be easier to understand if I was not so careless. I misspelled pursue.

God is the source of the truth. Scriptures are just one of the many tools he uses. His Spirit teaches those that pursue him and his righteousness.

I assume you agree because you remember where Jesus rebuked those who searched…[Read more]

Nick,

It is not foolish to speak of knowledge you have.

Proverbs 3:13Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,
and the man that getteth understanding.

Nick,

Gene has a point about 1 Corinthians 15:50.

If I understand it correct then he believe that the kingdom of God is not a location in space but instead is the reign of God within the hearts of his creation. So accosting to this idea flesh and blood nor any physical item is in the kingdom but only that what is Spiritual.

The supporting…[Read more]

Nick,

You boast of your understanding?
Is that wise?

I actually claim I am seeking understanding and have come to understand somethings. I am still seeking.

Nick,

You fruit is a lack of understanding of how God chooses to teach. Understanding is comprehending the language that the message is taught in. It is also the ability to judge when the message is false and when it is true.

You keep condemning all men and in doing so condemn your own words as false. If the words of Nick are not false then…[Read more]

Nick,

God is the source of the truth. Scriptures are just one of the many tools he uses. His Spirit teaches those that purse him and his righteousness.

Nick,

I know fruit you show. That fruit shows a lack of understanding. You can get understanding if that is your choice but you have to choose to pursue it.

Nick,

The Jews that executed Jesus believed they were living according to Scripture even as they did so because there view was as yours is. They were were deceived because they went by the letter and did not listen to the Spirit.

Jesus told his people ” above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you…[Read more]

Nick,

Hi KW,

You will not find the Spirit in a lexicon.

Your wisdom us based on the principles of the flesh or you would be compelled by the Spirit of God to seek each and every word of Scripture with understanding. You fruit is that your very words reveal you do not.

Nick,

Perhaps this passage will open your eyes.

1 Corinthians 15:42Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

1 Corinthians 15:42New English Translation (NET Bible)

42 It is the same with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is…

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Nick,

Rather I, unlike you, do not choose to blind myself to the truth.

Gene,

Kerwin…… Spirit can only mean spirit, “SPRITUAL” CAN MEAN HAVING SPIRIT CHATERISTICS or dispositions. IMO

Peace and love to you and yours……………gene

Spirit has a lot of different meanings in English. It may have fewer meaning in the original language of Scripture but I find the Lexicons use vague definitions.

Nick,

“those that abide in the teaching have both the Father and the Son..”

2jn

Yes.