Where in the Bible are we told to pray to the Holy Spirit?

[quietthinker]

I am not saying that He is not part of the Godhead, as I believe He is.

But aren't we supposed to pray to the Father through Jesus? I can't find anywhere where we are to pray to the Spirit. and some probably don't think it makes a difference, but if it doesn't why wasn't it done in the Bible? And if it was, can someone provide the verses for it?

TIA.


Cas

I think some lateral thinking applied would be beneficial.
The scriptures give no instructions on cleaning your teeth. Would that be an argument for not cleaning them?

 

[BarneyFife]

I think some lateral thinking applied would be beneficial.
The scriptures give no instructions on cleaning your teeth. Would that be an argument for not cleaning them?

Stranger doctrines have certainly been hatched on weaker evidence.

But I'm not at all sure that likening the subject of dental hygiene to the "essential nature" (remove sandals, please) of the Almighty Sovereign doesn't go beyond the apples-and-oranges model into more of a mustard seed/mountainous territory, if you know what I mean. :)

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[Cassandra]

I think some lateral thinking applied would be beneficial.
The scriptures give no instructions on cleaning your teeth. Would that be an argument for not cleaning them?

It's more than that. You are very dismissive. I have had to deal with your attempts at humor before. It is a serious question. If you're gonna jack around, please find another thread to do it.

 

[quietthinker]

It's more than that. You are very dismissive. I have had to deal with your attempts at humor before. It is a serious question. If you're gonna jack around, please find another thread to do it.

I'm absolutely serious Cassandra.

 

[gpresdo]

Yes, I know that. But you think a description is a name?

Sure it is a name...just as Christ is a name....if God wants it to be...and scriptures says He does.
Who says it is just a description? I don't see a description in Holy Spirit........I see a name.

 

[quietthinker]

Sure it is a name...just as Christ is a name....if God wants it to be...and scriptures says He does.
Who says it is just a description? I don't see a description in Holy Spirit........I see a name.

When God's Spirit brooded over the waters at the beginning of creation, wasn't that Spirit Holy? or was it one that wasn't holy?

 

[MatthewG]

Some things you can ask the Father in Jesus name (its something personally for me) concerning the holy spirit are;

While we all have problems in the flesh,

I believe we can ask the Father to help us in whatever ails you; but to remember that our flesh cant be perfect; but one can be perfect or mature in Christ.

“Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭19‬-‭23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness | New King James Version (NKJV) | Download The Bible App Now

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness

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“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!””
‭‭Luke‬ ‭11‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Luke 11:13 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” | New King James Version (NKJV) | Download The Bible App Now

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

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I believe we can ask him to help us in ones unbelief

“Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!””
‭‭Mark‬ ‭9‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Mark 9:23-24 Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” | New King James Version (NKJV) | Download The

Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”

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[Aunty Jane]

I am not saying that He is not part of the Godhead, as I believe He is.

But aren't we supposed to pray to the Father through Jesus? I can't find anywhere where we are to pray to the Spirit. and some probably don't think it makes a difference, but if it doesn't why wasn't it done in the Bible? And if it was, can someone provide the verses for it?

Since I have no belief that the holy spirit is anything but the power of God directed to whomever and wherever it is needed, it is nowhere stated in scripture that we are to pray to anyone but the Father…and only in the name of Jesus Christ.

We can pray to Yahweh for the power of his spirit to guide and direct us in his way. It can give us needed strength and courage in times of distress, and to calm our hearts when we are anxious.

It comes FROM God……but it ISN’T God….the Bible calls it “God’s holy spirit”.

Job 33:4…
”God’s own spirit made me,
And the Almighty’s own breath brought me to life.”

 

[Rockerduck]

Actually, the Holy Spirit has four names; Helper, Truth, and Promise, comforter, and Seal.

Luke 24:49 - And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Ephesians 1:13 - In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

John 15:26 - But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

 

[liafailrock]

Sure it is a name...just as Christ is a name....if God wants it to be...and scriptures says He does.
Who says it is just a description? I don't see a description in Holy Spirit........I see a name.

Well, Christ is a title (anointed one), again a description much like "King" - technically all Christians are Christs. His name is יְהוֹשֻׁעַ meaning salvation. That's His very nature and essence. In the OT God has many names too, but אֱלֹהִים is not one of them (Genesis 1:1). That's a generic "name" for God. Later on, this same Being introduces Himself and says His many Names but one name is above all as the Eternal self-existent one. But to each their own. If your pet cat is called "cat" by you and you are happy, that's fine. It does not mean it's not a separate, special entity.

 

[Cassandra]

I worry because so many people pray to the Spirit for things.

 

[Behold]

I am not saying that He is not part of the Godhead, as I believe He is.

But aren't we supposed to pray to the Father through Jesus? I can't find anywhere where we are to pray to the Spirit. and some probably don't think it makes a difference, but if it doesn't why wasn't it done in the Bible? And if it was, can someone provide the verses for it?

TIA.


Cas

We dont pray to the HS.

We Pray to the Father, or to Jesus.

Both are acceptable, but, " Father" is preferred as that is how Jesus prayed.

Many do it this way...>"Father God, i thank you for ...."

If the READER is not sure about "praying to Jesus" then that is not a problem.

A few verses however, that might help you relax, are these....

Jesus said.. "you believe in God.... believe also in ME".
Jesus said... "If you've seen me, you've SEEN the FATHER"..
Jesus said.. "I and my Father are ONE"...

So, He's showing you the equality that exists between God in Heaven, and Jesus who is "God manifested in the Flesh"... Virgin born.

 

[Raccoon1010]

I am not saying that He is not part of the Godhead, as I believe He is.

But aren't we supposed to pray to the Father through Jesus? I can't find anywhere where we are to pray to the Spirit. and some probably don't think it makes a difference, but if it doesn't why wasn't it done in the Bible? And if it was, can someone provide the verses for it?

TIA.


Cas

Before Jesus created the redemption of man, there was no comforter. The Holy Ghost is a messenger for God and part of God as we know him. The bible supports that. The bible also spells out that we pray to the Father. After Jesus triumphed as the redeemer it allowed is to see and hear God again. Before that we see prophets like Moses in very strict ways hearing from God. With the redemption of man, I believe it is now possible to be in the presence of God. Jesus is spelled out as part of God and therefore God in the bible and he walked among us. He bridged the gap for us between man and God. Jesus is our mediator to God. And without him we perhaps could not hear from God?

I remember reading in the bible about God speaking from Heaven to man in clouds and hidden from man. And there are also bible descriptions of God being with Moses and talking to him as a man. I believe that God speaking to Moses was Jesus before God created a body for him with Mary.

But the way I see it is that the Father is all powerful with infinite intelligence and can hear our prayers. So I guess I'm not totally sure why he uses the Holy Ghost to respond. But there is a reason for it.

I think if we are accepted into Heaven we will know more. But for now it is all we have been taught.

 

[Behold]

Before Jesus created the redemption of man, there was no comforter.

That's not true, and its a very cultish deception you are promoting.

Let me show you something.

King David said.... "Take not thy/your HOLY SPIRIT from Me".

That's the same Comforter... that was given In Acts 2.


Look at these verses.

NASB 1995
for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but (OT) men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

King James Bible
For the prophecy came not in old time (OT) by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the = Holy Ghost.


@dev553344

You and your your cultist's commentary do not seem to be able to realize that the over 100 OT PROPHECIES that foretold of JESUS, were all give to the Prophets and King by the HOLY Spirit, who is the Comforter.

 

[Wrangler]

Actually, the Holy Spirit has four names; Helper, Truth, and Promise, comforter, and Seal.

You are confusing a description with a personal name. Many trinitarians abuse capitalization to try to make common nouns, like son and truth, proper nouns.

My stepdaughter argued with her 2nd grade teacher as mother's day approached that it should be capitalized. The word mother is another common noun. Referring to you relationship, "my mom" is still a common noun that should not be capitalized.

My ex would undoubtedly say that I am an A-hole but alas, I'm really just an a-hole.

 

[Rockerduck]

You are confusing a description with a personal name. Many trinitarians abuse capitalization to try to make common nouns, like son and truth, proper nouns.

My stepdaughter argued with her 2nd grade teacher as mother's day approached that it should be capitalized. The word mother is another common noun. Referring to you relationship, "my mom" is still a common noun that should not be capitalized.

My ex would undoubtedly say that I am an A-hole but alas, I'm really just an a-hole.

I knew somebody would come back with that answer. But I have been in ministry all my life and people do say that the Spirit of truth is in them. I have told people that I have the Seal of God by the Holy Spirit. Also, don't you rest in the Promise of God? Jesus called the Holy Spirit the comforter, right? So they are nouns and descriptions.

 

[Wrangler]

knew somebody would come back with that answer. But I have been in ministry all my life and people do say that the Spirit of truth is in them.

Strawman. What I wrote has nothing to do with your reply.

 

[Rockerduck]

Strawman. What I wrote has nothing to do with your reply.

I'm sorry,,,,,,,

 

[Wrangler]

Also, don't you rest in the Promise of God?

oNGoing aBusE oF cApItAl letters does not strengthen your position.

 

[Rockerduck]

oNGoing aBusE oF cApItAl letters does not strengthen your position.

I'm standing on the Promises of God, my Savior. As the song goes.