John 1:5 is located in the middle of the greeting portion of the letter. Consequently, many suggest that the “seven spirits” is a roundabout way of describing the Holy Spirit.Īnother piece of evidence for this position can be found in the passage’s immediate context. The number often, if not always, is used as a representation of perfection or completeness. Some good examples can be seen in the seven-day creation of the world or Israel’s seven marches around the walls of Jericho. Like the number three, seven is loaded down with Biblical and theological significance. This idea is predominantly based on the context of Revelation 1:5, other Biblical descriptions of the Spirit, and the cultural significance of the number seven. This first and most popular possibility argues that the seven spirits are the Holy Spirit itself. On the other side, you have those who believe they are special angels or spirits tasked with watching over the church. On one side, you have those who think they represent the Holy Spirit. Opinions tend to fall into one of two camps. These are the seven spirits of God.”Īs is typical with interpretations of Revelation, there is some debate over who the seven spirits are. In front of the throne, seven lamps were blazing. Revelation 5:6 “From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder.Revelation 4:5 “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God.Revelation 3:1 “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God.John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, Revelation 1:4Īside from this instance, the seven spirits are mentioned about four more times in the text. In the Book’s opening chapters, John talks about seven Spirits who are before the through of God. The Book is full of spectacular and horrific images that many believe could tell of times to come. Some people wonder how we see future – it is because we have the Holy Spirit dwelling in us who shows us things to come.Of all the books in the Bible, few, if any, have managed to capture the imagination and curiosity of humanity, like John’s Revelation. All things that the Father has are mine: therefore said I, that He shall take of mine, and shall show it unto you. John 16:14-15: He shall glorify Me: for He shall take what is mine, and shall show it unto you. The Holy Spirit takes what is of Jesus Christ and shows it to us … and he will show you things to come (John 16:13) Truth is Jesus Christ as we have seen in who is the Holy Spirit and said in John 14:6 John 16:13: However when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak See the 3 main functions of the Holy Spirit John 16:11: Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged John 16:10: Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more John 16:9: Of sin, because they believe not on me John 16:8: And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Convict world of sin, righteousness and judgment John 15:26: But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, He shall testify of meĥ. John 14:26: But the Comforter, who is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you Bring remembrance of all things Jesus said John 14:26: But the Comforter, who is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all thingsģ. See the 3 relationships the Holy Spirit has with humans John 14:17: Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive, because it sees Him not, neither knows Him: but you know Him for He dwells with you, and shall be in youĭwelling in is the baptism with the Holy Spirit. See who the Holy Spirit is 8 Functions of the Holy Spirit as Taught by Jesus In previous teaching, we studied who is the Holy Spirit. What are the functions of the Holy Spirit? To know the ministry of the Holy Spirit and how to have a relationship with Him, we must know His functions. 8 Functions of the Holy Spirit as Taught by Jesus
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