In what ways does the Holy Spirit act in you?
- Thread starter Roughsoul1991
- Start date
-
Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. You can also start or participate in a Bible-based discussion here in the Christian Chat Forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite Christian music.
If you are a Christian and need encouragement and fellowship, we're here for you! If you are not a Christian but interested in knowing more about Jesus our Lord, you're also welcome! Want to know what the Bible says, and how you can apply it to your life? Join us!
To make new Christian friends now around the world, click here to join Christian Chat.
the visions alone are humbling.
they remind me of his creation, and that i'm just a small part in his Magnificent scheme of things!
they remind me that anything is possible through him.
my life has change as not to expect, but to cherish these signs from him.
i feel honored to be around the Glorious World he has provided and to not take anything for granted.
i would love to hear others' similar experiences.
they remind me of his creation, and that i'm just a small part in his Magnificent scheme of things!
they remind me that anything is possible through him.
my life has change as not to expect, but to cherish these signs from him.
i feel honored to be around the Glorious World he has provided and to not take anything for granted.
i would love to hear others' similar experiences.
-
2
-
1
- Show all
No one can really understand the Bible unless they have the indwelling Holy Spirit. Unbelievers without the Holy Spirit can understand some aspects from a human wisdom point of view and see the moral value of following its teachings, but they have no understanding of how it all fits together to show the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ that leads to salvation.
That means that much of what Paul wrote is meaningless to an unconverted person. They see the words, but they don't understand what they mean. That is why they think Paul is saying things different to what Jesus said. They don't have the Holy Spirit to link the two together.
That means that much of what Paul wrote is meaningless to an unconverted person. They see the words, but they don't understand what they mean. That is why they think Paul is saying things different to what Jesus said. They don't have the Holy Spirit to link the two together.
-
1
- Show all
i can confirm through my faith.
an example is once i was walking down an upper path at the beach, a pinecone fell in front of me glowing brilliantly like the sun.
the feeling i got from witnessing this was unearthly. i know 100% it was a vision from The Holy Spirit.
i've had other visions, some would think hallucinations. for example, everything turning black and white, and a modern car turning into a model T right before my eyes.
as far as the audio, when listening to people speak, certain words or phrases "zap" me into a religious state of mind instantly.
as if a third party jumped into the conversation. without faith, i would think i needed my head checked.
an example is once i was walking down an upper path at the beach, a pinecone fell in front of me glowing brilliantly like the sun.
the feeling i got from witnessing this was unearthly. i know 100% it was a vision from The Holy Spirit.
i've had other visions, some would think hallucinations. for example, everything turning black and white, and a modern car turning into a model T right before my eyes.
as far as the audio, when listening to people speak, certain words or phrases "zap" me into a religious state of mind instantly.
as if a third party jumped into the conversation. without faith, i would think i needed my head checked.
If you are basing your faith on visions, experiences, and the "zapping" of words into your mind, then the devil is always around to make it happen.
-
1
- Show all
So you do not believe that all mankind are born wicked and would not turn to God in less it was due to the Spirit of God? I believe the Spirit of God draws all of mankind in some form or fashion giving everyone without excuse. Because some took what the Spirit revealed and ignored or rebelled against it.
So even though they may not understand 98% they are accountable to the 2% like the need for a Savior due to their sins or the knowledge of sin.
So even though they may not understand 98% they are accountable to the 2% like the need for a Savior due to their sins or the knowledge of sin.
It is the Holy Spirit speaking through the preaching of the Gospel of Christ that draws people to Christ. Of course it has to be the true Gospel of Christ that involves the finished work on the Cross and the resurrection of Christ from the dead. Not the "lovey dovey" preaching that if you receive Jesus, He will be your friend, guarantee perfect health and give your prosperity.
-
2
-
1
- Show all
Have you heard of the little Foxes that spoil the vines? Each vision may be inconsequential on its own, but when multiplied over thousands of deluded people, it becomes a major issue. Have a good look at Hillsong and Bethel churches and how they are extremely influential in Pentecostal and Charismatic circles.
-
1
- Show all
I don't know about perfect health, but prosperity is having enough to survive. Prosperity isn't being showered in excess material and monetary wealth to the point of riches, though being a Christian doesn't eliminate the possibility of becoming filthy rich.
Then we die anyway. Ecclesiastes says all is vanity. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I would say, at minimum, we can expect Jesus to be our friend, though, and so much more, because the alternative is He would not be our friend. Since the possibility of Him not being our friend can safely be eliminated, the remaining option is that He is for us and not against us.
Then we die anyway. Ecclesiastes says all is vanity. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I would say, at minimum, we can expect Jesus to be our friend, though, and so much more, because the alternative is He would not be our friend. Since the possibility of Him not being our friend can safely be eliminated, the remaining option is that He is for us and not against us.
-
1
-
1
- Show all