What Are the 7 Spirits of God in Revelation? 2 Views
Dr. Alexander E. Stewart explains two views on John's reference to the seven spirits of God in Revelation.
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- Roger, I would argue a couple of points that you made. In a highly symbolic genre like apocalyptic, is it not possible that the Holy Spirit would be characterized by the attributes of God? Jesus is characterized by a Lion and a Lamb, we have Locusts symbolizing multiple different things, dragons which clearly aren't dragons, etc... Does it seem so far fetched to have the Holy Spirit described as such? Additionally, when you say that the Holy Spirit "being equal with God, does not serve God," is Jesus not equal with God and yet serves Him? Doesn't he come to do the will of the Father? Does Jesus not say that the Father will send the Holy Spirit to be with believers? This is all in the service of the Father. I'm not ultimately saying that this has to be the Holy Spirit, but I don't know that the Holy Spirit interpretation is as objectionable as you argue.
- There are certainly many ways to speculate. Good points. It shows it’s best to not be dogmatic. We see through a glass darkly. Thanks for sharing.
- Grace and peace to you from... this introduction is used throughout New Testament, ascribing them to the Lord - there are no examples I am aware of where angels are shown as ones from whom grace and peace come to believers