A supernatural being
We are talking about the eight applications of the word “Spirit” as they are in the Bible. They are,
1-The Divine Spirit: Referring to the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, God himself.
2-The human spirit: The immaterial part of a human being, distinct from the soul and body, responsible for our thoughts, emotions, and will.
3-The breath of life: The animating force that gives life to all living creatures.
4-The wind: Often used as a metaphor for God's presence or power.
3-The breath of life: The animating force that gives life to all living creatures.
4-The wind: Often used as a metaphor for God's presence or power.
5-An attitude or disposition: Referring to a person or group's prevailing mental or emotional state.
6-A supernatural being: Angels, demons, and other spiritual entities are sometimes called spirits.
7-A gift or talent: Certain abilities or skills are attributed to the spirit in some contexts.
8-The essence or meaning of something: A thing's core quality or nature.
Today, we will be diving into the number 6. Ghosts, spooks, and spirits.
6-A supernatural being: Angels, demons, and other spiritual entities are sometimes called spirits.
Now this is going to be a sub-series of our current series, “Getting to Know the Force” I truly believe that we need to spend some time on this. I do not believe that that “ghost” you are hunting is your long-lost grandma. I do not believe that seance is contacting your lost Mom or Dad. I believe there is Biblical evidence that it is not so.
In this sub-study, we will look at that evidence and see what The Word says about angels, demons, and other spiritual entities that are sometimes called spirits. Today, we will begin with angels.
What are Angels? We will structure our study around three key areas:
1. Angelic Nature.
Angels are spiritual beings. They were, as we, created by God. However, they are non-physical beings. Angels, often described as magnificent beings with immense power and knowledge, may serve as celestial extensions of God's majesty. Their presence around the throne and active participation in God's plans showcase His unmatched might and divine authority.
2. Angelic Roles.
They can be messengers and intermediaries: We see the frequent role of angels as God's messengers, delivering pronouncements and instructions. Scriptures like Genesis 18:1-15 When Abraham had three visitors.
"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I believed He rose from the dead. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"
That's it. It is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, You shall be saved." Romans 10:9. You need to find a Church that God leads you to and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A New Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him."Colossians 3:10
The email, if you wish to contact me, is truthbygod1@gmail.com
May the comfort of the Holy Ghost, and the peace of our Lord Jesus, be with you all. May God bless and be with you, always.
Until next time, be blessed, be a blessing, and Jesus is Lord!
6-A supernatural being: Angels, demons, and other spiritual entities are sometimes called spirits.
7-A gift or talent: Certain abilities or skills are attributed to the spirit in some contexts.
8-The essence or meaning of something: A thing's core quality or nature.
Today, we will be diving into the number 6. Ghosts, spooks, and spirits.
6-A supernatural being: Angels, demons, and other spiritual entities are sometimes called spirits.
Now this is going to be a sub-series of our current series, “Getting to Know the Force” I truly believe that we need to spend some time on this. I do not believe that that “ghost” you are hunting is your long-lost grandma. I do not believe that seance is contacting your lost Mom or Dad. I believe there is Biblical evidence that it is not so.
In this sub-study, we will look at that evidence and see what The Word says about angels, demons, and other spiritual entities that are sometimes called spirits. Today, we will begin with angels.
What are Angels? We will structure our study around three key areas:
1. Angelic Nature.
Angels are spiritual beings. They were, as we, created by God. However, they are non-physical beings. Angels, often described as magnificent beings with immense power and knowledge, may serve as celestial extensions of God's majesty. Their presence around the throne and active participation in God's plans showcase His unmatched might and divine authority.
“In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!" Isaiah 6:1-3In Revelations, we read this.
“Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!" And the four living creatures said, "Amen!" and the elders fell and worshiped.” Revelation 5:11-14Yes, Angels are real. No, they are not fat naked babies floating around. They are powerful and they are not to be dismissed so lightly. They are also sometimes sent here to help you.
“Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?” Hebrews 1:14This leads us to,
2. Angelic Roles.
They can be messengers and intermediaries: We see the frequent role of angels as God's messengers, delivering pronouncements and instructions. Scriptures like Genesis 18:1-15 When Abraham had three visitors.
“And the LORD appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the door of his tent in the heat of the day. He lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing in front of him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth” Genesis 18:1-2As soon as he saw them, he knew they were not of this earth. He knew they were sent by God.
“The LORD said, "I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife shall have a son." And Sarah was listening at the tent door behind him. Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in years. The way of women had ceased to be with Sarah.” Genesis 18:10-11It goes on to say how Sarah laughed and they rebuked her. They also told Abraham what was about to happen to Sodom and Gomorrah. If you haven’t done so already, I highly encourage you to read this whole encounter yourself. Then in Daniel, we read this.
“When I, Daniel, had seen the vision, I sought to understand it. And behold, there stood before me one having the appearance of a man. And I heard a man's voice between the banks of the Ulai, and it called,
"Gabriel, make this man understand the vision." So he came near where I stood. And when he came, I was frightened and fell on my face. But he said to me, "Understand, O son of man, that the vision is for the time of the end." Daniel 8:15-17We could do a whole study on the times angels visited people throughout the Bible. Like with Mary? They also come as protectors and guardians.
“The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.” Psalm 34:7Also in Daniel
“Then he said, "Do you know why I have come to you? But now I will return to fight against the prince of Persia; and when I go out, behold, the prince of Greece will come. But I will tell you what is inscribed in the book of truth: none contends by my side against these except Michael, your prince.” Daniel 10:20-21We see many examples of interactions and appearances of angels in The Word.
“Now the angel of the LORD came and sat under the terebinth at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress to hide it from the Midianites. And the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, "The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor." Judges 6:11-12To be fair, wherever you read LORD in all caps in The Word, it refers to Jesus Himself. In this case, and in the case of the three, one was Jesus Himself not yet in the flesh. Still a spirit supernatural being. Speaking of Mary?
“In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, "Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!"” Luke 1:26-28Yes. Angels are real. Yes. Angels interact with humans all the time. Be careful when doubting if angels are real. They have another job as well. Judgments and deliverance.
“Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and spoke to me, saying, "Come, I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb." Revelation 21:9What about what Jesus Himself warned us about?
“The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all law-breakers, and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.” Matthew 13:41-43Yes. Angels are real. However, not all are here to help. Remember, The Word warns us about discernment.
“For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.” 2 Corinthians 11:13-15This is why we are warned and instructed, to test the spirits.
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already.” 1 John 4:1-3Be careful child of God. You do not stand a chance if you are not a child of God. Join us next time for an introduction to the enemy himself. Yes, the devil is real. Yes. He wants to destroy you and keep you from spreading the Word. Again, if you are NOT a child of God, you already serve him, and you do not stand a chance. Have you been adopted? If not, say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be. Say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray.
"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I believed He rose from the dead. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"
That's it. It is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, You shall be saved." Romans 10:9. You need to find a Church that God leads you to and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A New Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him."Colossians 3:10
The email, if you wish to contact me, is truthbygod1@gmail.com
May the comfort of the Holy Ghost, and the peace of our Lord Jesus, be with you all. May God bless and be with you, always.
Until next time, be blessed, be a blessing, and Jesus is Lord!
No comments:
Post a Comment