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Originally Posted by djohnson
Old Rasp are we discussing a deep unity between the Son and the Holy Spirit? Because if that is the discussion I can think of no Christian that would dispute it. I thought we were discussing the Son becoming the Holy Spirit in which case the distinction between the two would become moot.
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With no small amount of fear and trepidation I join this discussion.
djohnson's point here seems to be the central concept that I have wrestled with in trying to understand.
2 ideas: I have always appreciated W Lee's teaching re the Sons incarnation being not just from the Father but "from-with" the Father. The Bible tells us that the Comforter was sent from the Father and from the Son. The Lord Jesus tells us "I am coming to you". So, the Spirit comes, again, "from-with" the Father, and "from-with" the Son. The Father is in the Son, the Son is in the Spirit, and the Spirit is in us! So the Triune God is in us, but not separated or apart from one another. The question for me has always been this: Is this concept one of Oneness, ie union or one of "one and the same", without distinction?
Second, we are told that there is one mediator between God and man and that one is the man Christ Jesus. The Man. It seems this must be a present spiritual reality in order that we humans may experience and enjoy that which the Lord accomplished on the cross so somehow the humanity of Jesus must be involved spiritually.
I hope I have made some sense. My thoughts dont always translate on paper as I would like.
I would appreciate commentary,,,,, I just ask for love and mercy!!
