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Originally Posted by bearbear
I've always pondered why Jesus said he had to go up in order for the Holy Spirit to come down. The principle that either Jesus or the HS had to be at the throne of God would explain that..
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Yes it has some explanatory power for me.
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Originally Posted by bearbear
I assume that in your view the Holy Spirit is still an uncreated being as most people think of angels as having been created..
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Yes.
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The Logos comes forth from the Father and in turn directs the Spirit what to do...
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Right. That is what I see. Jesus is the Great High Priest. He is interceding with the Father, and through Him the Father directs the flow of the Spirit.
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Originally Posted by bearbear
Regarding the person of the Holy Spirit, in your view the Holy Spirit being the "Great Angel" would have feelings and a personality. This also seems to be confirmed by scripture that ascribes attributes of a person to the Spirit, for example he can be grieved (Eph 4:30), as opposed to some who view the HS as simply a force or influence that emanates from God..
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Also we can see, perhaps, the relations of the Holy Spirit with the ministering angels. This relationship is key because it is a picture of the relationship you and I should have. They are many, but they are one. You and I are very different but in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we are one. We can cooperate, and function together. You don't lord over me or I over you. We are not like the Gentiles who need whips and chains and guns for people to get in line.
The Personality of the Holy Spirit is a very interesting notion.