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Originally Posted by Unto
Is this "spiritual body" a mystery? Sure is! So are LOTS and LOTS of phrases and terms in the Bible. In fact the apostle Paul was pretty much the patron saint of coining mysterious terms and phases. Heck, there are like three or four of them is this very chapter. But let's just stick with this one, "live-giving spirit", shall we?
As awareness has aptly pointed out, the term "spiritual body" seems to be an oxymoron or paradox - I agree. But God himself, especially when it come to his work among and with his creation, is filled with all manner of mysteries and paradoxes and such.
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Originally Posted by Me
I think we're all in love with a mystery.
Embrace the mystery. Fall in love with it. That way is grace, and love.
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Originally Posted by zeek
That's probably a good idea. But, whether I love it or not, I can't get away from it.
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I believe 1 Cor. 15:45, and 2:10, as well as other verses Unto mentions, are portals into the mystery of God. They are portals that bring us up close to the mystery of God.
As Unto points out, "LOTS and LOTS of phrases and terms in the Bible are mysteries." (paraphrase) They are portals to bring us closer to the mystery of God. They are not scientific verses, providing empirical material proof, but rather are providing a look into the mystery of God ; like Paul mentions, as Zeek pointed out, in Romans 11:33, "his ways [are] past finding out!"
And as Zeek points out that, whether he loves the mystery or not he, we, can't avoid them.
So if we love God, we can't avoid embracing, and falling in love with, the glorious and wonderful mystery of God.
We are in love with a great mystery. Admit it. Embrace it. Love it. That way is grace, truth, and love.
But that's coming from a member out here that's been branded as someone that thinks the Bible is fairy tales and gibberish. So maybe everyone out here should dismiss this post right out of hand.