Question When Jesus Said That GOD Is a Spirit, What Was He Talking About?

[Walter And Debbie]

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Jesus’ declaration that “God is Spirit” is the conclusion of his continued attempts to lift her vision off the physical. Off her gender limitations. Off racial divisions. Off religious conflicts. He goes from the unseen within her, her own heart, and her failed attempts to have a secure and loving relationship, to the unseen reality of who God is.

Is It True that God is Spirit? - Bible Study Tools​

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Why did Jesus say that God is spirit?Jesus said this to a woman who thought that physical locale has a bearing on proper worship of God. The fact that God is spirit means that God the Father does not have a human body. God the Son came to earth in human form ( John 1:1 ), but God the Father did not.

What does it mean that God is spirit?​

The teaching that “God is spirit” is found in John 4:24: “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” Jesus said this to a woman who thought that physical locale has a bearing on proper worship of God.

The fact that God is spirit means that God the Father does not have a human body. God the Son came to earth in human form (John 1:1), but God the Father did not. Jesus is unique as Emmanuel, “God with us” (Matthew 1:23). Numbers 23:19 emphasizes God’s truthfulness by contrasting Him with mortal men: “God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind.”

Some question why the Bible sometimes speaks of God as if He has a body. For example, Isaiah 59:1 mentions God’s “hand” and “ear.” Second Chronicles 16:9 speaks of God’s “eyes.” Matthew 4:4 puts words in God’s “mouth.” In Deuteronomy 33:27 God has “arms.” All of these verses are examples of anthropomorphism—a way of describing God with anatomical or emotional terms so that humans can better understand Him. The use of anthropomorphism, a form of figurative language, does not imply that God has an actual body.

To say that God is spirit is to say that God the Father is invisible. Colossians 1:15 calls God the “invisible God.” First Timothy 1:17 praises God, saying, “To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever.”

Even though God is spirit, He is also a living, personal being. As such, we can know Him personally. Joshua 3:10 speaks of God in this way, saying, “You will know that the living God is among you.” Psalm 84:2 declares, “My heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God” (ESV).

Philosophically, God must be a spirit in order to be infinite. Also, if God was limited to a physical body, He could not be omnipresent (in all places at once). God the Father is not limited to the dimensional restrictions of created things but can exist in all places at one time. God is the uncreated First Cause that is the power behind all other beings.

Interestingly, in John 4:24 Jesus makes the connection between God being spirit and worshiping Him in spirit and in truth. The idea is that, since God is spirit, people must worship Him accurately (in truth) and in spirit (with their soul or heart), as opposed to relying on traditions, rituals, and physical locales.

Is God spirit or truth?God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth" ( John 4:23–24 ). Jesus was a person with a physical body, and He was God on earth ( John 1:1 ).

God is spirit – What does that mean? - Christian Truth​

Because God is spirit, He does not have a physical body. This means He is able to be omnipresent and is not limited by physical location. In John 4, Jesus tells the Samaritan woman at the well, "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth" (John 4:23–24).​

Jesus was a person with a physical body, and He was God on earth (John 1:1). Jesus is known as Immanuel, "God with us" (Matthew 1:23), but even Jesus, as the Son of God, was not able to be with every person in every place at once while on this earth. Jesus left earth so that we may have the Holy Spirit here with us: "Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you" (John 16:7). It is necessary that God be spirit so that we are able to communicate with Him and be with Him at all times.

Anthropomorphism is "the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object." The Bible frequently utilizes this approach, ascribing human-like physical qualities to God. It mentions his eyes (2 Chronicles 16:9), mouth (Matthew 4:4), arm and hand (Psalm 89:13), and ear (Isaiah 59:1). This frequent use of anthropomorphism does not imply that God has a physical body, but it enables us to better understand His character and actions by viewing them through a lens that makes sense to us.

As spirit, God is invisible to our natural human eyes (Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17), but He is nevertheless a living being, active in our lives and on the earth (Joshua 3:10; Psalm 84:2). As spirit, God is infinite, unlimited by any dimensions of time or space. He Himself was not created, but He is the self-existent one and the power that created all other beings and the entire universe. He described Himself to Moses in this way: "God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM.' And he said, 'Say this to the people of Israel: "I AM has sent me to you"'" (Exodus 3:14).

Because God is spirit, He is with us at all times and is aware of our ways. David wrote, "Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me" (Psalm 139:7–10). Because God is spirit, we can be aware of and thankful for His constant presence with us in every situation.

Love, Walter and Debbie

 

[Outcast]

I read all this and was following your thoughts but abruptly hit a wall then you claimed that Yeshua was "God on Earth." No sir, nothing makes that claim in scripture. John 1:1 does not say that.

 

[Walter And Debbie]

I read all this and was following your thoughts but abruptly hit a wall then you claimed that Yeshua was "God on Earth

Hello Outcast, Sir, where did I say this claim? Thank you, I think I see what you are saying, yet GOD is a spirit, and GOD was in Christ.

Love, Walter

 

[LeeB]

To worship GOD in spirit includes nothing of the physical. It is our human spirit and the FATHERS holy Spitrit. This eliminates all the symbolic physical shadows contained in the law. Days, months,seasons and years used to worship a GOD who use be worshipped in spirit only.
GOD is not physical but time is physical. Under grace in the new covenant GOD is to be worshipped spontaneously without regard to what day, month, season or year it is. The saints have access to GOD 24/7 365 for the rest of their lives. The saints are to become one with GOD as Jesus was one with GOD.. This is all by the spirit of the FATHER. Jesus is an Elohim or a god with a little “g”. See Strongs Concordance article H430 the word is not unique to the Almighty but can be applied to angels, men or other gods. The Christian destiny is to become an Elohim just as Jesus Christ is Elohim. Elohim means “a mighty one” as opposed to GOD who is ALMIGHTY. The saints rule and reign with Christ as kings and priests; as Elohim or gods of the people in the millennium and afterwards. As the prophet Micah said, Micah 4:5 The gods name in which the people walk will be the glorified saints but the glorified saints will walk in the name of YAHWEH. Jesus said, you are gods all children of the most high GOD. Will be high but YAHWEH is the most high. YAHWEH called the saints gods, Jesus was the very first Elohim of this type, the first born of many brethren. Jesus was a son of GOD NOT GOD THE SON. Scripture reveals that the saints are being transformed into the image of Jesus who was the image of his GOD. Yes , Jesus had and still has a GOD, it is his FATHER. THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. There is no trinity or binary ; there is only one true GOD. John 17:3.

 

[Outcast]

Hello Outcast, Sir, where did I say this claim? Thank you, I think I see what you are saying, yet GOD is a spirit, and GOD was in Christ.

Love, Walter

Jesus was born with the fullness of His Father's spirit. He was not His Father when He walked the Earth. He was the spokesman for His Father. He provided the words of God - the logos.

 

[LeeB]

Jesus was born with the fullness of His Father's spirit. He was not His Father when He walked the Earth. He was the spokesman for His Father. He provided the words of God - the logos.

GOD required that since a man brought sin and death into the world that a man also bring the resurrection of the dead. 1 Corinthians 15:21 Romans 5:17 The messiah had to be a mortal human being, Hebrews 2:14,17 Jesus had no previous existence in any other way . Isaiah 49:5 Jesus was formed or created in the womb of Mary by his GOD and FATHER. Psalm 22:9,10

 

[Walter And Debbie]

Jesus was born with the fullness of His Father's spirit. He was not His Father when He walked the Earth. He was the spokesman for His Father. He provided the words of God - the logos.

Good morning Outcast, We agree Sir.

Love, Walter And Debbie