[Biblemat] Indwelling of the Spirit (question/answer)

[Don Martin]

Hello Steve,

Thank you so much for your question and for making use of Bible Questions.
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You asked:

Thanks again.  You have been extremely helpful each time I've needed
information regarding the Word of God. I alaways try to find answers in the
Archives Section before submitting the questions.  Such is the case this
time.  While I feel I know the answer to the question because of the words
found in John 14:16-17, I would appreciate your response to the following
question.  When Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit or Holy Comforter would
come and replace him, was it intended that the Holy Spirit would abide in
everyone or just believers?

Reply:

We continue to appreciate the interest you have in the Bible and the
consequent study in which you engage.  Jesus plainly said to his apostles
pertaining to the dispatch of the Spirit to assist them in their work the
following:  "Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive..."
(John 14: 17).  I also notice that part of your good questions seems to
focus on the indwelling of the Spirit.  I recommend you read, "The Holy
Spirit" in www.bibletruths.net  When on the home page, enter through the
door and click on "Archive and Index" in the directory.  When on the
Archives page, look in the Subject Index box and click on, "The Holy
Spirit."  Here is an excerpt from the mentioned article:

     "...The indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The scriptures teach the Father,
Son, and the Holy Sprit indwell the Christian (I Jn. 4: 16; Eph. 3: 17; I
Cor. 6: 19, 20, Eph. 5: 18). It was said that God dwelt in the tabernacle
(Ex. 25: 8). Notwithstanding, God, the divine being, dwelt in heaven (I Kgs.
8: 10-13, 30, 34, 36). Beloved, the presence of God was in the tabernacle,
but he himself (his "person") was in heaven. Notice how Jesus dwells in the
Christian: "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith." (Eph. 3: 17).
Faith is a product of the word of God (Rom. 10: 17)....."

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Cordially,
Don Martin