Discussion of the Indwelling Spirit in the
Bible
Dr. William S. Sadler
1966
The physical bodies of mortals are the temples of God. This is I Corinthians
3:16. "Do you know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit
dwells in you?" (See also I Corinthians 6:19.) Paul is quoting from the Old Testament -- Exodus 29:45. "And I will dwell among the people of Israel, and will be their God." Leviticus 26:11. "And I will make my abode among you." Paul alters the text so as to impart new meanings. He changes "dwell among you" to read "dwell in you." This constitutes re-interpretation. In this way doctrine is modified by editorializing translation. The Urantia Book does this same thing. Paul supplies a New Testament precedent for such a practice. (Note: John Calvin objected to this Biblical editorializing.) Even though the Creator Sons come close to us -- "draw all men to themselves" -- God is nearer us in the presence of the Adjusters. This statement of Jesus is found in John 12:32. "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." In the next verse John says: "He said this to show by what death he was to die." The Urantia Book would differ with John. |
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