pneumatology

Comparing Matt 18:15-20 with Jn 20:21-23

Comparing Matt 18:15-20 with Jn 20:21-23

Is there a legitimate contextual comparison between what Jesus teaches in Matthew 18:15-20 (certain disciplinary functions working in an assembly of people in God’s name) and the text in John 20:21-23? (That is, are both texts referring to…

What is John 1:33 directly referring to?

What is John 1:33 directly referring to?

John 1:33 (NASB):

I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘He upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining upon Him, this is the One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’

What is this verse direct…

Is Jesus giving the Holy Spirit in John 20:22?

Is Jesus giving the Holy Spirit in John 20:22?

After the resurrection in John’s gospel, Jesus appears to the disciples and in John 20:22 he breathes on them and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” What is happening here? Is Jesus giving them the Holy Spirit by breathing on them?

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Does Paul have the holy spirit?

Does Paul have the holy spirit?

Yes
Romans 9:1 – I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit—
Acts 13:9 – Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said,
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