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When the spirit, or life-force, leaves the body, the body dies and returns to where it came from —the earth. Comparably, the life-force returns to where it came from —God. ( Job 34:14, 15; Psalm 36:9 ) This does not mean that the life-force actually travels to heaven.
The Hebrew and Greek words are used with reference to (1) wind, (2) the active life-force in earthly creatures, (3) the impelling force that issues from a person’s figurative heart and causes him to say and do things in a certain way, (4) inspired expressions originating from an invisible source, (5) spirit persons, and (6) God’s active ...
Answers to some of the most common questions about heaven and the spirit realm. The clear explanations found in God’s Word may surprise you.
Angels are beings who have greater power and ability than humans. (2 Peter 2: 11) They exist in heaven, or the spirit realm, which is a level of existence higher than the physical universe. (1 Kings 8: 27; John 6
15 de mar. de 2011 · The terms the letter of the law and the spirit of the law are derived from the Bible passage quoted by Elle Paris, I think. I think I would interpret Spirit rather more literally. There, Paul (the writer) says that the letter (the Jewish law) kills because no-one can keep the law perfectly and everyone is therefore condemned.
Jehovah’s Witnesses hold meetings for worship twice each week. (Hebrews 10:24, 25) At these meetings, which are open to the public, we examine what the Bible says and how we can apply its teachings in our life.
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When we have God’s spirit, we are aglow with zeal and enthusiasm for what is right and we are energized to work for Jehovah. What can we do to receive holy spirit? We can pray for it, study God’s inspired Word, and associate with his spirit-directed organization. Doing so will help us to cultivate “the fruitage of the spirit.”
Because self-control is an aspect of the fruitage of God’s spirit, and Jehovah gives his spirit to those asking him. ( Luke 11:13 ) By means of his spirit, Jehovah can give us the power we need. ( Phil. 4:13 ) He can also help us to cultivate other aspects of the spirit’s fruitage, such as love, which will help us strengthen our self-control. — 1 Cor. 13:5 .
The Bible tells us that long before God formed the earth, he created millions of spirit creatures, or angels. (Job 38:4, 7; Revelation 5:11) Each of these angels was endowed with free will —the ability to choose between right and wrong.
