01/20/2021 MAINTENANCE, COMFORT AND PEACE PART II
1 Cor. 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the HOLY SPIRIT, who is in you, whom you have received from GOD? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor GOD with your body.
[New International translation]
BIBLICAL COMMENTS
The HOLY SPIRIT is often referred to as “the COMFORTER.”
In John 16:5-7, JESUS said:
But the fact of the matter is that it is best for you that I go away, for if I don’t, the COMFORTER won’t come. If I do, HE will---for I will send HIM to you. [Living Bible Translation]
The HOLY SPIRIT is also described as a “GIFT.”
In Act 2:38 Peter said:
“Each one of you must turn from sin, return to GOD, and be baptized in the name of JESUS CHRIST for the forgiveness of your sins; then you also shall receive this gift, the HOLY SPIRIT. [Living Bible Translation]
In Act 10:45, Luke, the writer of the Book of Acts and The Gospel according to Luke, states:
The Jews who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT would be given to Gentiles too! But there could be no doubt about it, for they heard them speaking in tongues and praising GOD. [Living Bible Translation]
In John 14:27, JESUS states:
I am leaving you with a gift, ---peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid. [Living Bible Translation]
The gift of the HOLY SPIRIT--- is accessible to all of us. In troubled or fearful times, we need to have the comfort and the peace of mind and heart of the HOLY SPIRIT.
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