Nigel Tomes on 1 Corinthians 15:45 "Let's Get It Right"

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Originally Posted by aron

Witness Lee gave us simple, clear, pat answers. How many life-giving Spirits are there? His answer: one. But I think his answers were not just simple, but simplistic (too simple). So, yes, I am introducing more questions. Why does the NT show us other spirits giving life? How do you know the apostle John would have said, "Only one life-giving spirit"? Does John 5:4 (among others assume a different answer) than Lee gave?

Now, if that comment isn't relevant to your, "Do we get a life-giving spiritual body like Jesus?" then fine. But I assumed your question was using Lee's simplistic formula as its base, or was at least related. If not, nevermind.

For 45 years I have read about folks who have protested interpretations of I Cor 15.45. Today I neither endorse Lee's views nor espouse anti-Lee views. It's just me and my Bibles, Jesus and my brothers and sisters.

This verse (and many others too) helped to radically save me from a godless life as a troubled and indoctrinated Catholic sinner totally lost in this world. I had a wonderful salvation, my sins were washed clean, and I knew that I knew that I was no longer going to spend eternity in hell, or perhaps purgatory, but this verse made Jesus alive in my heart. Jesus was no longer just sitting on a distant throne in heaven who sent a warm feeling spirit into my heart.

Whether this is too simple or way too complicated for others, this verse answered so many questions for me. Truths like this change peoples' lives, mine included. This truth set me free! Christ in me the hope of glory!

But as far as "getting it right" on I Cor 15.45, I'm not so sure. Obviously most posters here are happy to hear Tomes once again "stick it" to Lee. As one who has read many, many of Nigel's papers, this video clip has not risen to that standard, educating and persuading the reader. Perhaps he will say more. UntoHim sure hopes so.