Is anyone else a Seer?

[Rockerduck]

Can you summerise what a seer is.

God describes Prophets, aka Seer.
Numbers 12:6-8 -
“Hear now My words:
If there is a prophet among you,
I, the Lord, make Myself known to him in a vision.
I speak to him in a dream.
7 Not so with My servant Moses.
He is faithful in all My house.
8 I speak with him face to face,
Even plainly, and not in dark sayings. (riddles)
And he sees the form of the Lord.
Why then were you not afraid
To speak against My servant Moses?”

 

[One 2 question]

We have the Scriptures.

2 Peter 1:19 (KJV)
Text: "We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts."

Greek Text and Analysis
Greek: καὶ ἔχομεν βεβαιότερον τὸν προφητικὸν λόγον, ᾧ καλῶς ποιεῖτε προσέχοντες ὡς λύχνῳ φαίνοντι ἐν αὐχμηρῷ τόπῳ, ἕως οὗ ἡμέρα διαυγάσῃ καὶ φωσφόρος ἀνατείλῃ ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν

Key Greek Words:
βεβαιότερον (bebaioteron):

Morphology: Comparative adjective, accusative singular masculine/neuter of βέβαιος (bebaios), meaning "firm" or "sure."
Translation: "More sure" or "more certain."
τὸν προφητικὸν λόγον (ton prophētikon logon):

τὸν (ton): Definite article, accusative singular masculine.
προφητικὸν (prophētikon): Adjective, accusative singular masculine of προφητικός (prophetic), meaning "prophetic."
λόγον (logon): Noun, accusative singular masculine of λόγος (logos), meaning "word."
Translation: "The prophetic word."
προσέχοντες (prosechontes):

Morphology: Present participle active, nominative plural masculine of προσέχω (prosechō), meaning "to pay attention" or "to heed."
Translation: "Taking heed" or "paying attention."
λύχνῳ φαίνοντι (lychnō phainonti):

λύχνῳ (lychnō): Noun, dative singular masculine of λύχνος (lychnos), meaning "lamp."
φαίνοντι (phainonti): Present participle active, dative singular masculine of φαίνω (phainō), meaning "to shine."
Translation: "As a light shining."
ἐν αὐχμηρῷ τόπῳ (en auchmērō topō):

ἐν (en): Preposition, meaning "in."
αὐχμηρῷ (auchmērō): Adjective, dative singular masculine/neuter of αὐχμηρός (auchmēros), meaning "dark" or "gloomy."
τόπῳ (topō): Noun, dative singular masculine of τόπος (topos), meaning "place."
Translation: "In a dark place."
ἡμέρα διαυγάσῃ (hēmera diaugasē):

ἡμέρα (hēmera): Noun, nominative singular feminine, meaning "day."
διαυγάσῃ (diaugasē): Aorist subjunctive active, third singular of διαυγάζω (diaugazō), meaning "to dawn" or "to shine through."
Translation: "Until the day dawns."
φωσφόρος (phōsphoros):

**Noun, nominative singular masculine, meaning "light-bringer" or "morning star."
Translation: "Morning star" or "day star."
ἀνατείλῃ (anateilē):

**Aorist subjunctive active, third singular of ἀνατέλλω (anatellō), meaning "to arise" or "to rise."
Translation: "Rises."
ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν (en tais kardiais hymōn):

ἐν (en): Preposition, meaning "in."
ταῖς καρδίαις (tais kardiais): Noun, dative plural feminine of καρδία (kardia), meaning "heart."
ὑμῶν (hymōn): Pronoun, genitive plural of σύ (sy), meaning "your."
Translation: "In your hearts."
Interpretation and Context
In 2 Peter 1:16-18, Peter recounts the Transfiguration of Jesus, an extraordinary and personal experience where he witnessed Jesus' divine glory. Despite this significant event, Peter emphasizes in verse 19 that the prophetic word (Scripture) is even more reliable and certain than such experiences.

Key Points:
More Sure Word: The phrase "βεβαιότερον τὸν προφητικὸν λόγον" (more sure prophetic word) indicates that Scripture provides a more stable and trustworthy foundation for faith and practice than personal experiences, even extraordinary ones like the Transfiguration.
Light in a Dark Place: Peter likens the prophetic word to a lamp shining in a dark place. This metaphor emphasizes the guiding and illuminating role of Scripture in the spiritual darkness of the world.
Until the Day Dawns: This phrase points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises, culminating in the return of Christ, when all will be fully revealed and understood.
Morning Star: The "morning star" (φωσφόρος) rising in believers' hearts symbolizes the hope and assurance of Christ's return, bringing complete enlightenment and fulfillment of prophetic promises.
Summary

2 Peter 1:19 underscores the unparalleled reliability of the prophetic word (Scripture) compared to personal spiritual experiences. The Greek term "βεβαιότερον" (more sure) highlights the certainty and dependability of biblical prophecy. Peter encourages believers to heed the Scriptures as a guiding light in a dark world, providing hope and direction until the ultimate revelation of Christ, the "morning star," brings full understanding and fulfillment.

Thanks
J.

Sorry, I'm still confused by what you are saying. Are you saying that when the bible, the canon was finally closed, that's when Jesus stopped speaking directly to and through His followers?

 

[Rockerduck]

Sorry, I'm still confused by what you are saying. Are you saying that when the bible, the canon was finally closed, that's when Jesus stopped speaking directly to and through His followers?

Jesus and the Holy Spirit still speak and have not stopped since Pentecost. Just because some don't hear the Holy Spirit, they believe no one hears the Holy Spirit.

 

[Johann]

Sorry, I'm still confused by what you are saying. Are you saying that when the bible, the canon was finally closed, that's when Jesus stopped speaking directly to and through His followers?

No--who is co-witnessing with our spirit now?


Scriptures on the Holy Spirit's Witness to Believers
John 14:26 (ESV)

Text: "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
Greek:
Παράκλητος (Paraklētos): “Helper” or “Comforter,” derived from the verb παράκλησις (paraklēsis), meaning to call alongside.
Ὑπομνήσει (hypomnēsei): Future active indicative of ὑπομιμνῄσκω (hypomimnēskō), meaning “to bring to remembrance.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit teaches and reminds believers of Jesus' teachings.
John 16:13 (ESV)

Text: "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come."
Greek:
Ὁδηγήσει (hōdēgēsei): Future active indicative of ὁδηγέω (hōdēgeō), meaning “to guide.”
Ἀναγγεῖ (anangei): Future active indicative of ἀναγγέλλω (anaggellō), meaning “to declare.”
Explanation: The Spirit guides believers into all truth and declares future things.
Romans 8:16 (ESV)

Text: "The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God."
Greek:
Συμμαρτυρεῖ (symmarturei): Present active indicative of συμμαρτυρέω (symmartureō), meaning “bears witness.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit bears witness to our identity as God’s children.
Romans 8:26 (ESV)

Text: "Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words."
Greek:
Συναντιλαμβάνεται (synantilambanetai): Present middle/passive indicative of συναντιλαμβάνομαι (synantilambanomai), meaning “helps.”
Ὑπερεντυγχάνει (hyperentynchanei): Present active indicative of ὑπερεντυγχάνω (hyperentynchānō), meaning “intercedes.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit helps in our weakness and intercedes for us in prayer.
1 John 2:20 (ESV)

Text: "But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge."
Greek:
Χρίσμα (chrīsma): Noun, nominative singular neuter of χρῖσμα (chrīsma), meaning “anointing.”
Explanation: Believers are anointed by the Holy Spirit, who imparts knowledge.
1 John 2:27 (ESV)

Text: "But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie, just as it has taught you, abide in him."
Greek:
Μένον (menon): Present active participle of μένω (menō), meaning “abides.”
Διδάσκει (didaskei): Present active indicative of διδάσκω (didascō), meaning “teaches.”
Explanation: The anointing of the Holy Spirit teaches believers and helps them abide in Christ.
Acts 1:8 (ESV)

Text: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
Greek:
Δύναμιν (dynamin): Noun, accusative singular feminine of δύναμις (dynamis), meaning “power.”
Μαρτυρήσετε (martyrēsete): Future active indicative of μαρτυρέω (martyreō), meaning “will be witnesses.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit empowers believers to be witnesses of Jesus.
Galatians 5:16 (ESV)

Text: "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."
Greek:
Περπατεῖτε (perpaiteite): Present active imperative of περιπατέω (peripateō), meaning “walk.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit guides believers in their conduct, preventing them from fulfilling sinful desires.
Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV)

Text: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
Greek:
Καρπὸς (karpos): Noun, nominative singular masculine of καρπός (karpos), meaning “fruit.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit produces fruit in believers’ lives, reflecting godly character.
Ephesians 1:13-14 (ESV)

Text: "In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory."
Greek:
Σφραγισθέντες (sphragisthentes): Aorist passive participle of σφραγίζω (sphragizō), meaning “sealed.”
Ἁρραβῶνα (arrhabōna): Noun, accusative singular masculine of ἁρραβών (arrhabōn), meaning “guarantee” or “pledge.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit seals believers and guarantees their inheritance in Christ.
Summary
The Holy Spirit witnesses to believers by teaching, reminding, guiding, interceding, and empowering them according to the Scriptures. These passages illustrate various roles of the Holy Spirit, including guiding into all truth, interceding in prayer, and bearing witness to our identity as God's children. The Holy Spirit's work is integral to the believer's spiritual life, ensuring that they remain aligned with the truths of Scripture and equipped for their Christian walk.

If you are still confused I can't help you.

What is sanctification? Give me the biblical doctrine on sanctification.

 

[Johann]

Jesus and the Holy Spirit still speak and have not stopped since Pentecost. Just because some don't hear the Holy Spirit, they believe no one hears the Holy Spirit.

How is the Holy Spirit co-witnessing with your spirit?

 

[One 2 question]

The Holy Spirit witnesses to believers by teaching, reminding, guiding, interceding, and empowering them according to the Scriptures. These passages illustrate various roles of the Holy Spirit, including guiding into all truth, interceding in prayer, and bearing witness to our identity as God's children. The Holy Spirit's work is integral to the believer's spiritual life, ensuring that they remain aligned with the truths of Scripture and equipped for their Christian walk.

So you aren't saying that the Spirit has stopped receiving truths from Jesus and bringing it to His people, body, church since the biblical canon was closed whenever that was.

Someone posted this relating to the bible...

The composition of the Biblical canon is a matter of Church Tradition. By 382 AD a local Council at Rome recognized as divinely inspired and authoritative the standard list of 27 NT books we have today, and the 46 OT books, of which 39 were in Hebrew and 7 in Greek only. This was in preparation for St Jerome’s work producing a new translation into late Latin, the Vulgate.

Jerome wanted to omit the deuterocanonical Greek OT books but Pope Damasus and the bishops insisted upon their inclusion in the OT.

However Christians invariably used the Greek of the Septuagint text dating back to 300–200 BC. since very few knew Hebrew. Very few Jews too knew Hebrew .

A Synod of Hippo in 393 and the Third Council at Carthage in 397 adopted the same list.

The Eastern or Greek Churches defined their slightly wider canon of Scripture in 692 AD at the Quinisext Council of Trullo.

The Council of Florence in 1442 re-iterated the same list in the western Canon. The Council of Trent in 1545, reacting against Luther’s dumping of seven OT books, issued a definitive statement of the same canon as in 382, 393, 397 and 1442, and anathematized those who amputated the canon i.e. Luther & Co.

Whoever accepts the NT canon inevitably has to rely upon the judgement and discernment of the bishops of the Catholic/Orthodox churches. Scripture contains no internal list of its own contents. It is Church Tradition which determines the canon.

 

[Rockerduck]

How is the Holy Spirit co-witnessing with your spirit?

I don't understand the co witness statement. Ephesians 4: 4-6 -There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

 

[One 2 question]

The Holy Spirit witnesses to believers by teaching, reminding, guiding, interceding, and empowering them according to the Scriptures

Are you saying the Holy Spirit uses scriptures as a tool to springboard us in ongoing new revelation of truth.

Is it used like a signpost to point us ahead and beyond it where we find new hidden gems of truth that we're previously hidden in God?

 

[Johann]

So you aren't saying that the Spirit has stopped receiving truths from Jesus and bringing it to His people, body, church since the biblical canon was closed whenever that was.

Someone posted this relating to the bible...

The composition of the Biblical canon is a matter of Church Tradition. By 382 AD a local Council at Rome recognized as divinely inspired and authoritative the standard list of 27 NT books we have today, and the 46 OT books, of which 39 were in Hebrew and 7 in Greek only. This was in preparation for St Jerome’s work producing a new translation into late Latin, the Vulgate.

Jerome wanted to omit the deuterocanonical Greek OT books but Pope Damasus and the bishops insisted upon their inclusion in the OT.

However Christians invariably used the Greek of the Septuagint text dating back to 300–200 BC. since very few knew Hebrew. Very few Jews too knew Hebrew .

A Synod of Hippo in 393 and the Third Council at Carthage in 397 adopted the same list.

The Eastern or Greek Churches defined their slightly wider canon of Scripture in 692 AD at the Quinisext Council of Trullo.

The Council of Florence in 1442 re-iterated the same list in the western Canon. The Council of Trent in 1545, reacting against Luther’s dumping of seven OT books, issued a definitive statement of the same canon as in 382, 393, 397 and 1442, and anathematized those who amputated the canon i.e. Luther & Co.

Whoever accepts the NT canon inevitably has to rely upon the judgement and discernment of the bishops of the Catholic/Orthodox churches. Scripture contains no internal list of its own contents. It is Church Tradition which determines the canon.

I don't hold to the ECF's and the Catholic Church. And where is the Ruach Hakodesh?

 

[Johann]

Are you saying the Holy Spirit uses scriptures as a tool to springboard us in ongoing new revelation of truth.

Is it used like a signpost to point us ahead and beyond it where we find new hidden gems of truth that we're previously hidden in God?

Don't misrepresent me @One 2 question and I prefer "illumination" as opposed to "new revelation"-big difference.

 

[One 2 question]

Don't misrepresent me @One 2 question and I prefer "illumination" as opposed to "new revelation"-big difference.

Sure. I just like to get clarification. Tell us more about the big difference.

 

[Johann]

Sure. I just like to get clarification. Tell us more about the big difference.

01:11 AM here in South Africa and don't want to make mistakes.

You have a dictionary, look up illumination.

John 16:13 (ESV)

Text: "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come."
Greek:
Ὁδηγήσει (hodēgēsei): Future active indicative of ὁδηγέω (hodēgeō), meaning “to guide.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit guides believers into all truth, indicating His role in illuminating the Scriptures and helping them understand the full depth of God’s revelation.
1 Corinthians 2:10-12 (ESV)

Text: "These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God."
Greek:
Ἀπεκάλυψεν (apekalypsen): Aorist active indicative of ἀποκαλύπτω (apokalyptō), meaning “revealed.”
Γινώσκω (ginōskō): Present active indicative, meaning “to know” or “understand.”
Explanation: The Spirit reveals the deep things of God to believers, enabling them to understand spiritual truths that are beyond human comprehension.
Ephesians 1:17-18 (ESV)

Text: "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,"
Greek:
Πνεῦμα σοφίας (pneuma sophias): “Spirit of wisdom.”
Φωτισθέντας (phōtisthentas): Aorist passive participle of φωτίζω (phōtizō), meaning “enlightened.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit enlightens the eyes of believers' hearts, granting them wisdom and revelation to know God more deeply.
Psalm 119:18 (ESV)

Text: "Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law."
Hebrew:
גַל־עֵינַי (gal-enai): Imperative form of גָּלָה (galah), meaning “open” or “uncover.”
Explanation: A prayer for God to open the psalmist’s eyes, symbolizing the need for divine illumination to understand the Scriptures.
Luke 24:45 (ESV)

Text: "Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures,"
Greek:
Διήνοιξεν (diēnoixen): Aorist active indicative of διανοίγω (dianoigō), meaning “opened.”
Explanation: Jesus opens the minds of the disciples to understand the Scriptures, showing how divine intervention is necessary for proper comprehension.
1 John 2:27 (ESV)

Text: "But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him."
Greek:
Χρίσμα (chrisma): Noun, nominative singular neuter, meaning “anointing.”
Διδάσκει (didaskei): Present active indicative of διδάσκω (didaskō), meaning “teaches.”
Explanation: The anointing of the Holy Spirit teaches believers all things, highlighting the Spirit's role in illuminating Scripture.
1 Corinthians 2:14 (ESV)

Text: "The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned."
Greek:
Πνευματικῶς ἀνακρίνεται (pneumatikōs anakrinetai): “Spiritually discerned.”
Explanation: Spiritual truths are discerned through the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need for the Spirit’s illumination to understand Scripture.
Nehemiah 9:20 (ESV)

Text: "You gave your good Spirit to instruct them and did not withhold your manna from their mouth and gave them water for their thirst."
Hebrew:
רוּחֲךָ הַטּוֹבָה (ruachacha hatovah): “Your good Spirit.”
לְהַשְׂכִּילָם (lehashkilam): Infinitive construct of שָׂכַל (sakal), meaning “to instruct.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit instructs God’s people, indicating the Spirit’s role in teaching and illuminating truth.
John 14:17 (ESV)

Text: "Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you."
Greek:
Πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας (pneuma tēs alētheias): “Spirit of truth.”
Explanation: The Spirit of truth dwells with believers, guiding them into all truth and helping them understand the Scriptures.
Colossians 1:9 (ESV)

Text: "And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,"
Greek:
Πληρωθῆτε (plērōthēte): Aorist passive subjunctive of πληρόω (plēroō), meaning “filled.”
Σοφίᾳ πνευματικῇ (sophia pneumatikē): “Spiritual wisdom.”
Explanation: Paul prays for believers to be filled with spiritual wisdom and understanding, which comes through the Holy Spirit’s illumination.
Summary
The Holy Spirit illuminates the Scriptures by guiding believers into all truth, revealing the deep things of God, enlightening their hearts, opening their minds, and teaching them. This divine illumination enables believers to understand, interpret, and apply the Scriptures in their lives, providing spiritual wisdom and insight that goes beyond mere human understanding. These scriptural references collectively affirm the crucial role of the Holy Spirit in helping believers comprehend and live out the truths of God's Word.

Signing off
J.

 

[One 2 question]

I don't hold to the ECF's and the Catholic Church. And where is the Ruach Hakodesh?

Personally I am ok to keep my relationship with my Creators sort of simple. We interact regularly through each day. They tell me what They want me to know and I believe Them. If I have any questions I just simply ask Them. Most often than not I find myself praising Them. It's so simple and it works for us.

It was recorded that Jesus said that He has access to all the resources within His Father. That Jesus takes from this Source and hands it to Their Spirit. Their Spirit then delivers it to the relevant person.

Whether it's truth that has already been given in the past or truth that has never been revealed before that's up to the Giver, Jesus. I don't determine that part. I just receive it and thank Them for it.

 

[Johann]

Personally I am ok to keep my relationship with my Creators sort of simple. We interact regularly through each day. They tell me what They want me to know and I believe Them. If I have any questions I just simply ask Them. Most often than not I find myself praising Them. It's so simple and it works for us.

It was recorded that Jesus said that He has access to all the resources within His Father. That Jesus takes from this Source and hands it to Their Spirit. Their Spirit then delivers it to the relevant person.

Whether it's truth that has already been given in the past or truth that has never been revealed before that's up to the Giver, Jesus. I don't determine that part. I just receive it and thank Them for it.

I see-no need to study the scriptures.

 

[One 2 question]

01:11 AM here in South Africa and don't want to make mistakes.

You have a dictionary, look up illumination.

John 16:13 (ESV)

Text: "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come."
Greek:
Ὁδηγήσει (hodēgēsei): Future active indicative of ὁδηγέω (hodēgeō), meaning “to guide.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit guides believers into all truth, indicating His role in illuminating the Scriptures and helping them understand the full depth of God’s revelation.
1 Corinthians 2:10-12 (ESV)

Text: "These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God."
Greek:
Ἀπεκάλυψεν (apekalypsen): Aorist active indicative of ἀποκαλύπτω (apokalyptō), meaning “revealed.”
Γινώσκω (ginōskō): Present active indicative, meaning “to know” or “understand.”
Explanation: The Spirit reveals the deep things of God to believers, enabling them to understand spiritual truths that are beyond human comprehension.
Ephesians 1:17-18 (ESV)

Text: "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,"
Greek:
Πνεῦμα σοφίας (pneuma sophias): “Spirit of wisdom.”
Φωτισθέντας (phōtisthentas): Aorist passive participle of φωτίζω (phōtizō), meaning “enlightened.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit enlightens the eyes of believers' hearts, granting them wisdom and revelation to know God more deeply.
Psalm 119:18 (ESV)

Text: "Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law."
Hebrew:
גַל־עֵינַי (gal-enai): Imperative form of גָּלָה (galah), meaning “open” or “uncover.”
Explanation: A prayer for God to open the psalmist’s eyes, symbolizing the need for divine illumination to understand the Scriptures.
Luke 24:45 (ESV)

Text: "Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures,"
Greek:
Διήνοιξεν (diēnoixen): Aorist active indicative of διανοίγω (dianoigō), meaning “opened.”
Explanation: Jesus opens the minds of the disciples to understand the Scriptures, showing how divine intervention is necessary for proper comprehension.
1 John 2:27 (ESV)

Text: "But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him."
Greek:
Χρίσμα (chrisma): Noun, nominative singular neuter, meaning “anointing.”
Διδάσκει (didaskei): Present active indicative of διδάσκω (didaskō), meaning “teaches.”
Explanation: The anointing of the Holy Spirit teaches believers all things, highlighting the Spirit's role in illuminating Scripture.
1 Corinthians 2:14 (ESV)

Text: "The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned."
Greek:
Πνευματικῶς ἀνακρίνεται (pneumatikōs anakrinetai): “Spiritually discerned.”
Explanation: Spiritual truths are discerned through the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need for the Spirit’s illumination to understand Scripture.
Nehemiah 9:20 (ESV)

Text: "You gave your good Spirit to instruct them and did not withhold your manna from their mouth and gave them water for their thirst."
Hebrew:
רוּחֲךָ הַטּוֹבָה (ruachacha hatovah): “Your good Spirit.”
לְהַשְׂכִּילָם (lehashkilam): Infinitive construct of שָׂכַל (sakal), meaning “to instruct.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit instructs God’s people, indicating the Spirit’s role in teaching and illuminating truth.
John 14:17 (ESV)

Text: "Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you."
Greek:
Πνεῦμα τῆς ἀληθείας (pneuma tēs alētheias): “Spirit of truth.”
Explanation: The Spirit of truth dwells with believers, guiding them into all truth and helping them understand the Scriptures.
Colossians 1:9 (ESV)

Text: "And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,"
Greek:
Πληρωθῆτε (plērōthēte): Aorist passive subjunctive of πληρόω (plēroō), meaning “filled.”
Σοφίᾳ πνευματικῇ (sophia pneumatikē): “Spiritual wisdom.”
Explanation: Paul prays for believers to be filled with spiritual wisdom and understanding, which comes through the Holy Spirit’s illumination.
Summary
The Holy Spirit illuminates the Scriptures by guiding believers into all truth, revealing the deep things of God, enlightening their hearts, opening their minds, and teaching them. This divine illumination enables believers to understand, interpret, and apply the Scriptures in their lives, providing spiritual wisdom and insight that goes beyond mere human understanding. These scriptural references collectively affirm the crucial role of the Holy Spirit in helping believers comprehend and live out the truths of God's Word.

Signing off
J.

I have no problems with my brothers and sisters sitting at the biblical tables as it were. Where they feast at the table with 66 dishes or the one with 73 or the table with 81 dishes.

But there can be an issue for some of these when others of us get up from those tables and find an abundance of food elsewhere.

 

[One 2 question]

I see-no need to study the scriptures.

Absolutely not a need for me. I haven't necessarily
studied the scriptures for years.

Now that the Spirit of Christ has led me on this adventure out beyond the extremely limited closed canon I can say that our relationship has deepened and strengthened for sure.

The canon which was once closed by humans has been opened by the Spirit of God Who hasn't stopped unveiling truth from God about God. It's wonderful and the sense of freedom to receive and enjoy truth delivered in the past and in the present is fantastic.

 

[1stCenturyLady]

Can you summerise what a seer is.

Try a Old Testament concordance

 

[1stCenturyLady]

In Scripture, a seer is a term used to describe a prophet who receives divine revelation, often through visions. The term is found in both the Old and New Testaments, and different Hebrew and Greek words are used to convey this concept.

Hebrew Words for Seer
רֹאֶה (ro'eh):

Root: From the verb רָאָה (ra'ah), meaning "to see."
Usage: This term emphasizes the visual aspect of receiving revelation, often through visions.
Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 9:9 - "Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, he said, 'Come, let us go to the seer (רֹאֶה);' for he who is now called a prophet was formerly called a seer."
חֹזֶה (chozeh):

Root: From the verb חָזָה (chazah), meaning "to see" or "to perceive."
Usage: Similar to רֹאֶה, this term also focuses on seeing or having visions.
Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 24:11 - "When David rose in the morning, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Gad, David’s seer (חֹזֶה), saying..."
Greek Word for Seer
ὁρῶν (horōn):
Root: From the verb ὁράω (horaō), meaning "to see."
Usage: This term is used in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible) to translate the Hebrew words for seer.
Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 9:9 (LXX) - "καὶ ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ οὕτως ἔλεγεν ἀνὴρ ἐν τῷ πορεύεσθαι ἐπερωτῆσαι τὸν θεόν, Δεῦτε καὶ πορευθῶμεν πρὸς τὸν ὁρῶντα (seer): ὁ γὰρ προφήτης καλεῖται τὸ πρίν ὁρῶν."
Exegesis and Explanation
Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)
רֹאֶה (ro'eh): This term is used in contexts where the prophet receives divine messages through visions. It is closely associated with the ability to see spiritually significant visions, providing guidance and revelation from God. An example is Samuel, who is referred to as a seer because he received direct visions from God.

חֹזֶה (chozeh): This word also emphasizes the visionary aspect of prophecy but is used in different contexts and often overlaps with רֹאֶה. Prophets like Gad and Isaiah are referred to as חֹזֶה, indicating their role in perceiving and conveying divine messages.

New Testament (Greek)
ὁρῶν (horōn): In the New Testament context, the concept of a seer is encapsulated in the broader role of a prophet. Prophets in the New Testament also receive revelations from God, sometimes through visions. The Greek term ὁρῶν, derived from ὁράω, conveys the act of seeing or perceiving divine messages. While the specific term for seer is less commonly used, the function is evident in the prophetic ministry of individuals like John, who received the Revelation (Revelation 1:1).
Summary
In Scripture, a seer is a type of prophet who receives divine revelations through visions. The Hebrew terms רֹאֶה (ro'eh) and חֹזֶה (chozeh) both highlight the visual nature of their prophetic experiences. In the Greek New Testament, while the specific term for seer is less frequent, the concept is integrated into the broader role of prophets who perceive and convey God's messages. This understanding underscores the importance of visionary experiences in the biblical portrayal of prophetic ministry.

You agree with her self appointed title?

As I have explained, I have the same gifts of the Spirit that Prophets have, but what I don't have is the "office" of Prophet, but my eyes have been opened by the Spirit of God to actually see what normal humans cannot and that is why I just use "seer" because I can SEE supernaturally, BUT God has limited it only having to do with sermons. I can judge truth. Satan counterfeited this gift which is why psychic mediums can see auras around anyone - I can't.

The office that I do have officially from God is "Teacher." Why? Because He spoke to me and told me in 2000 while I was driving through the desert of Arizona on my way back to Jack Hayford's church in California for a conference. When I arrived I told Jack and asked him to be the one to anoint me for the office. He did.

There are many pastors and teachers going around preaching and teaching false doctrines. They have to use commentaries written by other false teachers and the false doctrines continue being preached on and on. I don't have to use commentaries. God has downloaded His gospel from the Spirit of Truth. If I have a question, I pray it, and I receive the answer immediately.

 

[Johann]

As I have explained, I have the same gifts of the Spirit that Prophets have, but what I don't have is the "office" of Prophet, but my eyes have been opened by the Spirit of God to actually see what normal humans cannot and that is why I just use "seer" because I can SEE supernaturally, BUT God has limited it only having to do with sermons. I can judge truth. Satan counterfeited this gift which is why psychic mediums can see auras around anyone - I can't.

The office that I do have officially from God is "Teacher." Why? Because He spoke to me and told me in 2000 while I was driving through the desert of Arizona on my way back to Jack Hayford's church in California for a conference. When I arrived I told Jack and asked him to be the one to anoint me for the office. He did.

There are many pastors and teachers going around preaching and teaching false doctrines. They have to use commentaries written by other false teachers and the false doctrines continue being preached on and on. I don't have to use commentaries. God has downloaded His gospel from the Spirit of Truth. If I have a question, I pray it, and I receive the answer immediately.

"I see—another one who doesn't need to study the Scriptures or rightly divide the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). It seems that God—not Christ Jesus or the Holy Spirit—just 'downloads' data, and you receive the 'answer' immediately.

Meanwhile, we need to daily study the Scriptures, like the Bereans who 'examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true' (Acts 17:11). But apparently, you don't."

No offense.

 

[Carl Emerson]

As I have explained, I have the same gifts of the Spirit that Prophets have, but what I don't have is the "office" of Prophet, but my eyes have been opened by the Spirit of God to actually see what normal humans cannot and that is why I just use "seer" because I can SEE supernaturally, BUT God has limited it only having to do with sermons. I can judge truth. Satan counterfeited this gift which is why psychic mediums can see auras around anyone - I can't.

The office that I do have officially from God is "Teacher." Why? Because He spoke to me and told me in 2000 while I was driving through the desert of Arizona on my way back to Jack Hayford's church in California for a conference. When I arrived I told Jack and asked him to be the one to anoint me for the office. He did.

There are many pastors and teachers going around preaching and teaching false doctrines. They have to use commentaries written by other false teachers and the false doctrines continue being preached on and on. I don't have to use commentaries. God has downloaded His gospel from the Spirit of Truth. If I have a question, I pray it, and I receive the answer immediately.

I think for me the way you describe it is as if the gift is always 'turned on' whereas for me when I receive some ability from the Lord I give it back and ask that it be subject to His Wisdom. I am not a fan of the idea that His Gifts operate under our control.

Nor do I claim every question that I offer 'upstairs' is answered, but the ones I need to know the answer to, are usually made clear in about three days. What doesn't come back down I assume I don't need to know.

I deeply believe that our quest for truth must be subject to His will, otherwise we are committing the sin of grasping for the tree of knowledge driven by pride.

So many folks try to learn everything about everything, chase every seminar and the fruitfulness of the Body of Christ remains rather in question.

This is a bit of a ramble, but the body of Christ has not been left 'giftless' on the one hand but neither is discernment operating all that well either.

I wanted to say also that I have on occasion seen into the 'spiritual realm' for good reason, but this is not a continuous experience for me.