The Highest Point of the Bible - Two Spirits Becoming One Spirit: A Perspective from the New Testament and Hymn 541
"But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him." (1 Cor 6:17)
"The last Adam became a life-giving spirit." (1 Cor 15:45)
"Walk by the Spirit." (Gal 5:16)
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Theme |
Description |
Explanation |
Biblical Basis/Hymn Expression |
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Two Spirits Becoming One Spirit |
The union of the believer's spirit with God's Spirit |
This is the highest revelation in the Bible, reflecting the most intimate relationship between believers and God |
"But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him." (1 Cor 6:17) "Oh Lord, You're now the Spirit, in our spirit dwelling; Two spirits intermingling, You and we are one." (Hymn verse 1) |
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The Nature of the Spirit |
The all-inclusive Spirit |
The Triune God, through creation, incarnation, human living, death, and resurrection, became the all-inclusive Spirit |
"The last Adam became a life-giving spirit." (1 Cor 15:45) "You've become the Spirit of life, to impart Yourself to us" (Hymn verse 3) |
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Living in the Spirit |
All actions should be in the Spirit |
Christian life is not about following rules, but walking by the Spirit |
"Walk by the Spirit." (Gal 5:16) "In our spirit now we're living, moving by Your leading." (Hymn verse 4) |
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Importance of Prayer |
Key to staying in the Spirit |
Continuous prayer keeps us in the Spirit |
"Pray without ceasing." (1 Thess 5:17) "In my spirit, with Your Spirit, we to You are praying." (Hymn verse 6) |
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Comprehensiveness of the Spirit |
The Spirit covers all aspects of life |
From daily conversations to shopping, everything should be done in the Spirit |
"I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day." (Rev 1:10) "In my spirit, by Your Spirit, we worship and serve You." (Hymn verse 5) |
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The Spirit's Witness |
The Holy Spirit witnesses with the believer's spirit |
Confirming the believer's identity as God's child and heir |
"The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God" (Rom 8:16) "Your Spirit with our spirit ever testifies" (Hymn verse 2) |
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Returning to the Spirit |
Believers need to return to their spirit to commune with the Lord |
Receiving divine supply in the spirit |
"God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth" (John 4:24) "I'd return into my spirit, touch You in my spirit" (Hymn verse 7) |
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Complete Union |
The mystery of two spirits becoming one |
Describing the most intimate relationship between believers and the Lord |
"partakers of the divine nature" (2 Peter 1:4) "Oh, what mingling, what a union, Two spirits joined as one!" (Hymn verse 8) |
This table comprehensively presents the concept of "two spirits becoming one spirit," covering Biblical teachings, explanations, and hymn expressions. It demonstrates how this concept permeates Scripture, spiritual thought, and the practical life experiences of Christians.
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