The Holy Spirit—God’s Active Force ACCORDING to the Trinity doctrine, the holy spirit is the third person of a Godhead, equal to the Father and to the Son. As the book Our Orthodox Christian Faith says: “The Holy Spirit is totally God.” In the Hebrew Scriptures, the word most frequently used for “spirit” is ruʹach, meaning “breath; wind; spirit.” In the Greek Scriptures, the ...
The spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are God’s children.” (Rom. 1:7; 8:15, 16) So by means of his holy spirit, God makes it clear to anointed ones that they have this heavenly calling. — 1 Thess. 2:12. 8. How does 1 John 2:20, 27 show that anointed Christians do not need confirmation from others about their anointing?
Use the program to follow along at a circuit assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses in your area. “Worship With Spirit and Truth” is the theme of the assembly.
Define ‘spirit’ as used in the Bible. Locate examples of ‘spirit’ in Bible verses.
WHEN you hear the terms “soul” and “spirit,” what comes to your mind? Many believe that these words mean something invisible and immortal that exists inside us. They think that at death this invisible part of a human leaves the body and lives on. Since this belief is so widespread, many are surprised to learn that it is not at all what the Bible teaches. What, then, is the soul, and ...
What is a Soul? What is the Spirit? —Meaning of Bible Terms | Bible Teach
Angels have greater power than humans and they exist in heaven, or the spirit realm. What else does the Bible say about angels? What about guardian angels?
Program schedule for the morning and afternoon sessions of the “Worship With Spirit and Truth” Circuit Assembly.
The Greek pneuʹma (spirit) comes from pneʹo, meaning “breathe or blow,” and the Hebrew ruʹach (spirit) is believed to come from a root having the same meaning. Ruʹach and pneuʹma, then, basically mean “breath” but have extended meanings beyond that basic sense. (Compare Hab 2:19; Re 13:15.) They can also mean wind; the vital force in living creatures; one’s spirit; spirit ...
Is the holy spirit a person or a force? Replace myths and misconceptions with facts. Learn the meanings of the original-language words ruach and pneuma.
The Bible reveals the meaning of water baptism, and it records the baptism of Jesus and of the early Christians. It also helps address questions about infant baptism and rebaptism.
What Is Baptism? Why Are Christians Baptized in the Name of the Father ...
Reject the Selfish Spirit of Today’s World HAVE you noticed that many people in the world feel that they are entitled to special privileges, rights, or treatment? No matter how much they get, they believe that they deserve more. This thinking is rooted in the selfish and unthankful attitudes that mark the last days. — 2 Tim. 3:2.
The Bible says angels help God’s true worshippers. Learn how to protect yourself from the Devil and his demons —evil spirits who want to harm you.
Do You Have an Immortal Spirit? IS THERE life after death? That question has perplexed mankind for millenniums. Over the ages, people in every society have pondered the subject and have come up with various beliefs. Throughout the world, including the Pacific region of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia, many people believe that a “spirit” survives the death of a person. Does something ...