GOD'S PEOPLE HAVE RETURNED TO A FORMER GLORY!

RETURNED TO A FORMER GLORY

 “…that they might KNOW…..the only true God and Jesus Christ…” (John 17:3)

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“... I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, …” (Psalms 139: 7:14 NASB). “….God saw everything he had made……and, [said] … it was VERY GOOD…” (Genesis 1:31 KJV).

“...The lord is GOOD…there is none good but one, that is, God...” (Nahum 1:7 & Mark 10:18 KJV).  THERE IS “NONE” GOOD WITHOUT HIM. “… ONE sinner destroy[ed]… MUCH GOOD…” (Ecclesiastes 9:18 NASB).

“…God asked the woman, “What have you done?” (Genesis 3:7-13 NLT). Sin and spiritual death had entered the natural realm (the world).

“... When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought [spiritual] ... death, so [spiritual] ... death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned (is existing and breathing without the Holy Spirit) ... But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin (disobedience) of this one man, Adam, brought [spiritual] death to many. But EVEN GREATER is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man (who obeyed), Jesus Christ. And the result of God’s gracious gift is very different from the result of that one man’s sin. For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God (being restored, reunited with the Holy Spirit again, returned to a former glory, etc.,), even though we are guilty of many sins. For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused ... [SPIRITUAL] ... death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ...” (Romans 5:10-16 NLT).

God’s LOVINGKINDESS lead HIM to send Jesus. “… [He sent the ] …one … who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus…” (1 Timothy 2:5 NLT). “…Jesus Christ maketh thee whole (AGAIN)…” (Acts 9:34 KJV).

Jesus made it possible for the lost and spiritual dead soul to be reconciled to God, the Holy Spirit again. “… my righteous servant (Jesus) ... [made]... it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins…” (Isaiah 53:11 NLT). “...For Christ also died for sins ONCE for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us...[BACK HOME]... to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;” (1 Peter 3:18 NASB).

Sin had separated mankind from the God, who LOVED them. Not only is the lost soul separated from God, the Holy Spirit, but there is a BARRIER between them too. “... between us [there is]... a great chasm (barrier) …” (Luke 16:22-25 NASB).

This barrier is also known as a CHASM, which separates the natural realm from the supernatural realm. It also creates an impenetrable boundary between sinful mankind and the HOLY God, which means they cannot have a “covenant unity” relationship “...a great chasm (barrier) has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here (the Holy place) to you (the unholy place) cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us…” (Luke 16:22-25 NASB).

This chasm separates mankind from God, cuts them off from him, permanently, and sets an impenetrable boundary. They are in two different realms or places. “...those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us…” (Luke 16:22-25 NASB).

 God, who is in the holies of holy, can’t even accept them, or hear them, or look upon them with any kind of favor. “…[God, the Holy Spirit] cannot look on wickedness with favor…” (Habakkuk 1:13 NASB). “…[God, the Holy Spirit’s]... eyes are too pure to approve (accept, endorse, sanction, etc.) evil…” (Habakkuk 1:13 NASB). “…Because of YOUR SINS, [God, the Holy Spirit has] … turned away and can… not listen anymore [because he is in the spiritual realm and YOU are not]…” (Isaiah 59:2 NLT).

HOLINESS simply can NOT bond, MIX, UNITE, or be yoked together with SIN on ANY level (big or small). SIN creates a REAL chasm. “…Be ye NOT unequally yoked together with unbelievers for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? Or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?” (2 Corinthians 6:14-15 KJV). “... And besides all this, between us and you [there IS] a great chasm (barrier) …” (Luke 16:22-25 NASB).

Without Jesus, there “WOULD” ALWAYS remain an impenetrable BARRIER or CHASM between mankind (SIN/oil) and God (HOLY/water). “...And besides all this, between us and you ,,,[there is]...a great chasm …” (Luke 16:22-25 NASB).

“…[God, the Holy Spirit] cannot look on wickedness with favor…” (Habakkuk 1:13 NASB). “…[God, the Holy Spirit’s]... eyes are too pure to approve evil…” (Habakkuk 1:13 NASB). “... APART FROM [Christ]... you (soul) can do nothing (the lost soul cannot UNITE with the HOLY God)  …” (John 15:1-11 NASB).

“… I AM HOLY(completely, entirely, wholly without sin)…” (1 Peter 1:14-16 KJV). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “… “I AM WHO I AM …” (Exodus 3:14-15 NASB). GOD IS THE HOLY SPIRIT. “... between us...[there is]... a great chasm …” (Luke 16:22-25 NASB). God dwells in the “holy of holies.”

If the soul and God, the Holy Spirit are divided asunder, that soul is reduced to a sinner who will die. “...I was born a sinner ….” (Psalms 51:5 NLT). “.... the soul that sinneth, it shall die...” (Ezekiel 18:4 KJV). “…For all (souls) have sinned…” (Romans 3:23 KJV). “…the wages of sin is death…” (Romans 6:23 KJV). “…all (souls) have ... come short of the glory of God (all souls are born and exist WITHOUT God, the Holy Spirit)…” (Romans 3:23 KJV).

Without Jesus the soul is LOST, SPIRITUALLY DEAD, and SEPARATED from God, the Holy Spirit’s presence.  “… [YOUR] … iniquities (sin) …separated [YOU]… from God… …” (Isaiah 59:2 KJV).

BUT God, the HOLY SPIRIT of LOVE spared no expense to RECONCILE with those HE LOVED. “… “I AM WHO I AM …” (Exodus 3:14-15 NASB). “…[The HOLY]...God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16 KJV).

“... Herein is love, not that we loved [the HOLY]...God, but that he loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation (substitute, intervention) for our sins...” (1 John 4:10 KJV).

“…Christ (God’s RECONCILER)...suffered for sins ...that he might bring us ...[back]... to God …” (1 Peter 3:18 KJV).

“… Indeed, [god, the holy spirit]... loves the people…” (Deuteronomy 33:3 NASB). “… I will bring them home again,” says the Lord….” (HOSEA 11 NLT). “…[So, God]...spared not his own Son...” (Romans 8:32 KJV).“...the just for the unjust, that he might bring us [back] to [HIMSELF]…” (1 Peter 3:18 KJV).

“… I AM HOLY…” (1 Peter 1:14-16 KJV). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…God is LOVE…” (1 John 4:4-8 KJV). God is the HOLY SPIRIT of LOVE. “… “I AM WHO I AM …” (Exodus 3:14-15 NASB).

God, the HOLY SPIRIT of LOVE made a WAY to bring mankind back into a “COVENANT UNITY” relationship with HIM, AGAIN.

 “…THE WAY is narrow that LEADS TO LIFE…” (Matthew 7:13-14 NASB). “…This is the way; WALK in it…" Isaiah 30:21 NIV “...Jesus saith…I am the way…” (John 14:6 KJV). “… Jesus opened a new and life-giving way  ... into the Most Holy Place …” (Hebrews 10:19-20 NLT).

 “…[Mankind was]...  dead in [their] sins[too] and ... [NOW]…God made [his redeemed people]... ALIVE with Christ. He forgave [them]… all [their]… sins…” (Colossians 2:13 NIV). God “….made [the redeemed]… ALIVE with Christ …when [they]… were DEAD in transgressions…” (Ephesians 2:5 NIV).

^“….God SHOWED HIS GREAT LOVE FOR [mankind] by sending Christ to die for [them] while [they] were still sinners (lost and spiritually dead)…” (Romans 5:7-9 NLT). “...because HE  LOVED [them]…” (1 John 4:19 ASV).

Like the prodigal son, “… [they were spiritually]…. DEAD and [have been made]… ALIVE AGAIN; [the redeemed were]… lost and [have been]… found…” (Luke 15:24 NIV).

However, .. “…a right relationship with God …comes by faith…” (Romans 4:13 NASB). “…Confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and … BELIEVE IN THINE HEART that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be SAVED…” (ROMANS 10:9 KJV).

“… [He sent the ] …one … who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus…” (1 Timothy 2:5 NLT). “…Jesus Christ maketh thee whole (AGAIN)…” (Acts 9:34 KJV). NLT).

God is the HOLY SPIRIT of LOVE. “…God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16 KJV). “... Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation (substitute, intervention) for our sins.” (1 John 4:10 KJV). “…Christ (the RECONCILER) also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us [back] to God …” (1 Peter 3:18 KJV). That he might bring us back into UNITY and WHOLENESS with God, the Holy Spirit.

 God, the HOLY SPIRIT of LOVE had a PLAN of SALVATION for the lost and spiritually dead soul. “... When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought [spiritual] ... death, so [spiritual] ... death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned (is born without the indwelling Holy Spirit) ... But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought [spiritual] death to many. But EVEN GREATER is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ. And the result of God’s gracious gift is very different from the result of that one man’s sin. For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God (being restored, reunited with the Holy Spirit again, returned to a former glory, etc.,), even though we are guilty of many sins. For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused ... [SPIRITUAL] ... death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ...” (Romans 5:10-16 NLT).

“… my righteous servant (Jesus) ... [made]... it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins…” (Isaiah 53:11 NLT).

Every LOST and SPIRITUALLY dead SOUL can RECONCILE with God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus by faith.   “…a right ...[covenant] ... relationship with God …comes,[is established, sustained, and endures]... by faith…” (Romans 4:13 NASB). “…Confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus (his living word), and … BELIEVE (trust and depend upon him) IN THINE HEART that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be SAVED…” (ROMANS 10:9 KJV).

“…BY GRACE  (undeserved or unmerited FAVOR) have ye been saved (from being lost and spiritually dead) through… FAITH (trusting and depending upon God, the Holy Spirit); and that NOT OF YOURSELVES, it is the gift of God; NOT OF WORKS, that no man should glory…” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV). “…The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, ALONG WITH FAITH and love that are in Christ Jesus…” (1 Timothy 1:13-14 NIV).

God, the Holy Spirit of LOVE makes lost and spiritually dead souls NEW CREATIONS. “...old things are passed away; behold, ALL THINGS ARE BECOME (MADE) NEW…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).

God, the Holy Spirit of LOVE sends forth his SON, the spiritual seed (Jesus), and the spiritual seed is SOWN into their heart. However, in order, for the New Creation to walk in the NEWNESS of spiritual life, the SEED needs to be watered so it can GROW. “… God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son (HIS WORD) into [y]our hearts...” (Galatians 4:6 NASB).  “…The sower (God) SOWETH THE WORD …The (spiritual) seed (Jesus) is [also]... the WORD OF GOD ….. THE WORD …was sown in [THE] HEARTS [of God’s redeemed people]... (symbolic of the ground; earth)…” (Mark 4:14-15 & Luke 8:11 KJV).

 “… His name (Jesus’ name) is [also] called The Word of God (the spiritual seed)…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “ …We have this treasure  (this spiritual seed) “in” earthen (human) vessels…” (2 Corinthians 4:6-7 KJV). 

Jesus is the “spiritual SEED” planted in the earth of the human heart after it is received and accepted. After the seed is received and accepted it WILL always produce spiritual fruit when properly WATERED with LIVING WATER. “…The seed that fell on good soil ...  [will]... produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted... ” (Matthew 13: 18-23 NLT). “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…” (Galatians 5:22 NLT).

When properly WATERED by LIVING WATER the seed will GROW and produce spiritual fruit that empowers New Creations to REVEAL God’s image and likeness or HIS GLORY. “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). “…The Holy Spirit  produces  ...(spiritual) fruit in [the lives of HIS people when the SEED is watered]….” (Galatians 5 NLT).  "…My Father is glorified by this, that “YOU” (his redeemed people, New Creations, those returned to a former glory, etc.,) bear much fruit, and so PROVE to be My disciples...” (John 15:8 NIV).  “…The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV).

God, the Holy Spirit represents a type of water and is referred to as a “...spring of living water...” (Jeremiah 2:13 KJV). “....I (God, the Holy Spirit) will pour my Spirit upon THY SEED...” (Isaiah 44:3 KJV). “… …The seed is the WORD OF GOD …” (Mark 4:14-15 & Luke 8:11 KJV).

“…God ...the … HOLY SPIRIT ... is the SOURCE of ...[LIVING WATER]…it is …God ... does the work IN and THROUGH all of ...[HIS people]... The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s [working] power (to produce spiritual fruit) THROUGH each of [his people, when they water the “seed”] … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…the Father … he doeth the works...[of producing spiritual fruit that empowers New Creations to give him GLORY]…” (John 14:10 KJV).

“… His name (Jesus’ name) is [also] called The Word of God …” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB).

“… [The] Good News about Christ]... (GOD’s LIVING WORD)… It is the power of God at work, saving  everyone who believes (WHO DEPENDS UPON HIS WORD)…” (Romans 1:16 NLT).

“… [JESUS, THE POWERFUL “LIVING” WORD,  IS THE] …one … who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus…” (1 Timothy 2:5 NLT).“…Jesus Christ maketh thee whole (AGAIN)…” (Acts 9:34 KJV).

When God, the Holy Spirit is RECONCILED with the LOST and SPIRITUALLY dead soul again, they BECOME New Creations!  “…Jesus Christ maketh thee whole (AGAIN)…” (Acts 9:34 KJV). “...Therefore if any man (woman) be in Christ, he (she) is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new...” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).

The RECONCILIATION between SPIRIT and SOUL is a “covenant unity,” like a marriage, but they (Spirit & soul) “literally” become “ONE.” “…He [or she]… that is joined unto the Lord is ONE SPIRIT….” (1 Corinthians 6:17). "...I and my Father are one..." (John 10:30 KJV). “…that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You…” (John 17:21-23 NASB).

Spirit and soul are ONE unit, again, when Jesus restores or reconciles the covenant relationship between God and his redeemed people. “…the Holy Spirit gives birth to (or restores, reconciles, etc.,) SPIRITUAL LIFE…” (John 3:6 NLT).  God is a “…restorer of thy [spiritual]... life…” (Ruth 4:15 KJV). “…He restoreth my SOUL [to his image and likeness]…” (Psalm 23 KJV). “…The law of the LORD (the WORD of God) is perfect, restoring the SOUL…” (Psalm 19 NASB). “….He (the WORD OF GOD) restoreth my soul….” (PSALM 23:1-3 NLT). “…I (God, the holy spirit) will restore…” (Jeremiah 30:17 KJV).  “….Jesus Christ (the WORD of GOD) maketh thee WHOLE (AGAIN)…” (Acts 9:34 KJV). “... and man (woman) became a living (spirit) soul (soul) …” (Genesis 2:7 KJV).

The RECONCILIATION with God, the Holy Spirit transforms the lost and spiritually dead soul into a NEW CREATION that has an affinity toward God, again.“...Therefore if any man (woman) be in Christ, he (she) is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new...” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).  “... You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You...” (Psalms 63:1 NLT).

The soul becomes a NEW CREATION restored or reconciled back into God’s original image and likeness, which means they are RETURNED to a former GLORY. “….let us make man in “our” image, after our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26 KJV).  “…..God created man in his own image…..male and female created he them…” (Genesis 1:27 KJV). “….God formed man of the dust of the ground (BODY), and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (HOLY SPIRIT); and man became a living soul (SOUL)…” (Genesis 2:7 KJV). “...Therefore if any man (woman) be in Christ, he (she) is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new...” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).  

The soul is no longer LOST or spiritually dead, but has been FOUND and made spiritually ALIVE. RETURNED to a FORMER GLORY. “...and man (woman) became a living soul (SOUL, again)…” (Genesis 2:7 KJV).

The bible gives God’s redeemed people a HINT on how the soul, RECONCILED to God, experiences  the “covenant unity” relationship. They are enlightened, they experience the good thing of heaven, they share in the Holy Spirit, and they taste the goodness of God’s Word, and its working power.“…  those who were once enlightened—those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit,  who have tasted the goodness of the Word of God and the power of the age to come …” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

When the soul RECONCILES with God, the Holy Spirit it become “enlightened.” “Enlightened” means the soul has been resurrected by spiritual truth, that has REVEALED God to them, through his WORD who “IS” also called the LIGHT of the world. “… His (Jesus) name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “… I am (jesus, the word of god is) the light of the world..." (John 9:5, 8:12 KJV). “... the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light... (Ephesians 5:19 NLT). ” “…THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV). “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). “…the Word was [and is]... God … (John 1:1-4 NASB). “… I am the light of the world..." (John 9:5, 8:12 KJV). “... He (THE WORD) is a light to reveal God to the nations...” (Luke 2:32 NLT). “.. A Light of revelation...” (LUKE 2:32 NASB). “…The Light which … enlightens every man (woman)…” (John 1:19 NASB).

The “LIGHT” is the Gospel of TRUTH or the WORD OF GOD. The WORD OF GOD “REVEALS” God. “…The only begotten (specially created) Son (Jesus, the WORD), of the Father, he hath declared (explained or REVEALED) him…” (John 1:18 KJV).“... He (THE WORD) is a light to reveal God to the nations...” (Luke 2:32 NLT). “.. A Light of revelation...” (LUKE 2:32 NASB).

“…the Word was [and is]... God … (John 1:1-4 NASB. The WORD OF GOD “is” God, which means “the word” actually represents his presence. “... the glorious gospel of christ (the word), who “is” the image of god...” (2 Corinthians 4:4 kjv).

 When god’s glory is upon something, it means, at that moment, you are witnessing his “very” presence. “…The Son (the Word of God) is the RADIANCE (revelation) of God’s Glory (his presence) and the EXACT representation of his being (Holy nature))…” (Hebrews 1:3 KJV).

“... He (THE WORD) is a light to reveal God to the nations...” (Luke 2:32 NLT). “.. A Light of revelation...” (LUKE 2:32 NASB). “…The Light which … enlightens every [redeemed]...man (woman)…” (John 1:19 NASB).

When the soul RECONCILES with God, the Holy Spirit they also  “experience the good things of heaven.” Heaven can refer to God’s dwelling place. “... O Thou (God, the Holy Spirit) dwellest in the heavens...” (Psalms 123:1 KJV). “...the Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom (the spiritual realm) ruleth over all...” (Psalms 103:19 KJV).  “... Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high. (elevated and SET APART by his HOLINESS)..” (Psalm 113:5 KJV).

Heaven in its simplicity is a PLACE or a REALM separate from natural places or the natural REALMS. “...Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth...” (Luke 11:2 KJV).

Heaven is NOT a physical reality, but a spiritual one, where the FULLNESS of God’s GLORY or presence exists perpetually and uninterrupted. “.. Glorify your Father who is in heaven...” (Matthew 5:16 KJV).

IN HEAVEN, “…God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away…” (Revelation 21:3-4 KJV).

This spiritual reality is a LOFTY PLACE, called HEAVEN, where God, MOST HIGH dwells, FREELY in his HOLINESS. . “... the Lord is HIGH about all the nations, and his GLORY (HIS PRESENCE IS) ABOVE THE HEAVENS...” Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on HIGH. (LOFTY and SET APART by his HOLINESS)..” (Psalm 119:4-5 KJV).

ALL of God’s GLORY can NOT be confined to HEAVEN; the whole world is full of his GLORY (HIS PRESENCE). “... the HEAVEN and the heavens CANNOT contain [God]...” (1 Kings 8:27 KJV). “…. the whole earth is full of [God’s]…glory…” (Isaiah 6:3).

HEAVEN gives witness to the transcendence of God’s existence and it EXALTS him to his true position as KING of kings! “...Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his GLORY is ABOVE the earth and the HEAVEN...” (Psalm 148:13 KJV). “... Be thou exalted, O God, ABOVE the HEAVENS: and thy GLORY above all the earth...” (Psalms 108:5 KJV).

Jesus, often referred to his Father “IN” heaven. “...the will of My Father who is in heaven...” (Matthew 7:21 KJV). “... my Father which is in heaven...” (Matthew 10:32 KJV). “...my Father which is in heaven...” (Matthew 11:25 KJV). “... Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth...” (Matthew 12:50 KJV). “... my Father which is in heaven...” (Matthew 16:17 KJV).

“... my Father which is in heaven...” (Matthew 18:14 KJV). “... it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven...” (Matthew 23:9 KJV).

Every GOOD and PERFECT gift comes down from this spiritual REALM. “...Every good GIFT and every perfect GIFT is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights…” (James 1:17 KJV).  “…The HOLY SPIRIT …gives all these gifts and POWERS… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“…The GIFT by grace……” (Romans 5:15 KJV). ”… ye [are]…saved through faith…it is the GIFT of God…” (Ephesians 2:8 KJV). “…The GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ ….” (Romans 6:23 KJV).  “….ye shall receive the GIFT of the Holy Ghost…” (Acts 2:38 KJV). “…the GIFT of righteousness…” (Romans 5:17 KJV). “…I am leaving you with a GIFT—peace of mind and heart...” (John 14:27 KJV). “… People should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God…” (Ecclesiastes 3:13 NLT). “…God has given us different GIFTS for doing certain things well…” (Romans 12:6 NLT). “…every man (woman) hath his (her) proper GIFT of God...” (2 Corinthians 7:7 KJV). “…Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable GIFT(S)…” (2 Corinthians  9:16 KJV). “…his divine power hath given unto [his people]...ALL THINGS that pertain unto life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3 KJV).

“…BLESSED be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who HATH blessed [his people]... with all spiritual blessings … in heavenly places in Christ…” (Ephesians 1:3 KJV).

“... Every good GIFT and every perfect GIFT is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights…” (James 1:17 KJV). “…A man (woman) can receive nothing, except it BE GIVEN him (her) from heaven…” (John 3:27 KJV). “… “…The LORD SHALL GIVE that which is good…” (Psalms 85:12 KJV). “…What do you have that God hasn’t given you?" (1 Corinthians 4:7 NLT).

“….Do not forget that [God]… led you through ... He gave you water …He fed you…. He did all this so you would never say to yourself, ‘I have achieved this wealth with my own strength and energy.’ Remember the Lord your God. He is the one who gives you power (authority) to be successful ...” (Deuteronomy 8:17-17 NLT). “…[Thus] ...What do you have that God hasn’t given you? And if everything you have is from God, why boast as though it were not a gift?...” (1 Corinthians 4:7 NLT). “…those [who have been given GIFTS from heaven,] ...have [also]... experienced the good things of heaven …” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

When the soul RECONCILES with God, the Holy Spirit he or she has “shared in the holy spirit.” SHARING life with God, the Holy Spirit, in a “covenant unity” relationship, is CALLED mutuality. In mutuality, demonstrations of LOVE are shared with one another.

God, the Holy Spirit of IMMUTABLE LOVE, loves first, loves continually, and loves forever.  "...he first loved us...” (1 John 4:19 KJV). He has “… [Nothing]…will be able to separate [God’s people]...from the love of God…” (Romans 8:31-39 NASB). “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).   “….[God has]...loved [his people]...with an everlasting love….” (Jeremiah 31:3 KJV).

Mutuality or SHARING is meant to be a conglomeration of reciprocal behaviors. Mutuality or SHARING involves reciprocal actions also. For instance, God says, “…..I… [LOVE YOU]… with an everlasting love…” ….and [you say,]… [YOU LOVE GOD]… with all your heart… mind… soul… and  understanding….” (Jeremiah 31:3; Romans 12:3 KJV).

In mutuality or SHARING there are reciprocal and relational benefits, relational growth and development, relational gains, relational commonality, and relational sacrifices. God, the Holy Spirit SHARES “…the riches of his glory (presence) in Christ Jesus….” (Philippians 4:19 KJV). And you SHARE, “…your [body as] ...  a living sacrifice…” (Romans 12:1 KJV).

Letting God, the indwelling Holy Spirit, SHARE your life gives you the GIFT of purpose. “...And all things are of God, who hath reconciled [his people] to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given [them] the ministry of reconciliation...” (2 Corinthians 5:18 KJV).

In this SHARING exchange with God, the indwelling Holy Spirit, he freely and openly REVEALS himself through HIS WORD. “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). “…THE WORDS  ... they ARE SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV). “…the Word [is]... God … (John 1:1-4 NASB). “… [the word is]... the light of the world..." (John 9:5, 8:12 KJV). “... [the word] ... is a light to reveal God to the nations...” (Luke 2:32 NLT). “.. A Light of revelation...” (LUKE 2:32 NASB).

God, the holy spirit, SHARES the depth of his love. “...  perceive ... the love of God, because he laid down his life for us...” (1 John 3:16 KJV). “... Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And ...he was buried, and ...he rose again the third day ...” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV). “..Christ also died for sins ONCE for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit...” (1 Peter 3:18 NASB). “ ... Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation (substitute, intervention) for our sins.” (1 John 4:10 KJV). “…There is no greater love…” (John 15:13 NLT).

God, the holy spirit, SHARES the depth of his care. “...he careth for you…” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV). “... The LORD “WILL” accomplish (take care of)…that which concerns [you]…” (John 14:31 NASB). “...Casting all your care upon him...” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV).  “...he careth for you…” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV). “…The name of the Lord is a strong tower (REFUGE); The righteous runs into it and is safe…” (Proverbs 18:10 NASB). “…God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble…” (Psalms 46:1 NASB). “…you will find rest for your souls…” (Matthew 11:29 NASB).

God, the holy spirit, SHARES the depth of his attention to your prayers and communication with him. “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us...” (1 John 5:14-15 KJV). “Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him....” (Psalm 33:18 KJV). “….call upon me …and pray unto me and I will [LISTEN] unto you…” (Jeremiah 29:12-13 KJV).

God, the holy spirit, SHARES his support gently, and respectfully  through his generous grace, mercy, and understanding over weaknesses and struggles. “… I AM HOLY…” (1 Peter 1:14-16 KJV).  And, “…Be holy, because I am holy…” (1 Peter 1:16 KJV). “[However, God can]… be touched with the feeling of our infirmities...” (Hebrews 4:15 KJV). “..Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of GRACE, that we may obtain mercy, and find GRACE to help in time of need…” (Hebrews 4:16 KJV). “...If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness...” (1 John 1:9 KJV). “…There is …no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus...” (Romans 8:1 NIV). “….mercy triumphs over judgement…” (James 2:13 NASB).

“…My GRACE is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness...” (2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV). “...Grow in the GRACE and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ… Amen...” (2 Timothy 3:18 NIV).

God, the holy spirit, SHARES a sincere commitment of faithfulness with you. “...God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord...” (1 Corinthians 1:9 KJV). “...The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning...” (Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT). “...God is faithful...” (1 Corinthians 1:9 KJV). “… he remains faithful , for he cannot deny who he is…” (2 Timothy 2:13 NLT).

God, the holy spirit, SHARES his strength by continually protecting you. “...He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection...” (Psalm 91:4 NLT). “… I am the Lord your God…’” (Exodus 16:12 NLT). “…Your rock and Your fortress, your deliverer, Your GOD, Your rock, in whom [you can] … take refuge; Your shield and the horn of Your salvation, YOUR stronghold.…" (Psalms 18:3 NASB).

God, the holy spirit, SHARES the depth of his attention by revealing his knowledge of you. “..O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord  Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand...” (Psalms 139:1-6 NLT). “…All mine are thine, and THINE ARE MINE (which means God and his people SHARE).…” (John 17:10 KJV).

When the soul RECONCILES with God, the Holy Spirit they are enabled to “taste the goodness of the word of god.” “… He (Jesus) had a name written, that no man knew … his name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “... O TASTE and “see” that [Word of GOD]... is GOOD...” (Psalms 34:8 KJV).

People ACQUIRE a taste for the WORD of God through experience. An acquired taste refers to an appreciation for the WORD of God that has developed over time and is now enjoyed by someone who has had substantial exposure to it. “... O TASTE and “see” that [Word of GOD]... is GOOD: BLESSED (happy, nourished) is the man (woman) that trusteth in him (depend upon him, the Word)...” (Psalms 34:8 KJV).

Every SAVED person has TASTED the goodness of the WORD through salvation. “… [The WORD of GOD]… is the power of God at work (miraculously), saving everyone who believes…” (Romans 1:16 NLT). “…BY THE WORD of the Lord [the redeemed were SAVED]…” (Psalms 33:6 NASB).

HOW? “…If any man(woman) be in Christ (by the power of god’s word), he(she) is a NEW CREATURE …” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “… [New creations]… are HIS workmanship, created in Christ Jesus (the powerful Word) unto good works …” (Ephesians 2:10 KJV). “…it is God which worketh in [New Creations]…” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). “…NOT that [New Creations]… are ADEQUATE IN [THEMSELVES]… to consider anything as coming from [themselves]… but [THEIR]… ADEQUACY IS FROM GOD…” (2 Corinthians 3:5 NASB).

“…Now GOD GIVES [New Creations] many kinds of special abilities … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “… The ... Holy Spirit ... is the source of ... all ... [special abilities done by New Creations]… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…There are different kinds of service to God …but it is the same GOD WHO “DOES” THE WORK IN AND THROUGH ... [New Creations]... who are his… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“…The Holy Spirit “displays” God’s power THROUGH each [New Creation]… … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…It is the ... Holy Spirit who gives [New Creations]... all these gifts and powers, deciding which each one of [them] should have… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“… [by the power of god’s word, you are] ... a NEW creature: …” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “…old things are passed away…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).   “…ALL THINGS are become NEW…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).  “…God has given [you] HIS [HOLY] ...Spirit as PROOF that … he [dwells]…in [you]…” (1 John 4:13 NLT “…God … SENT forth the Spirit of His Son (the WORD) “INTO” [Y]OUR… HEARTS (core of the SOUL)…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB).

“…The Spirit of God dwell[s] in you (or is reconciled to your SOUL again)…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).  “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…THE WORDS ... they ARE SPIRIT (God)…” (John 6:63 KJV). “…the Word was [and is] God… (John 1:1-4 NASB).

“… [The WORD of GOD]... liveth in [you]…” (Galatians 2:20 KJV). “…[New Creations]... can do all things through Christ  (the word) which strengtheneth [them]…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV).

“… [God, the Holy Spirit] grant[s]… [New Creations, by the power of the Word]… to be strengthened with might by his [holy] ... Spirit in the inner man (woman)…” (Ephesians 3:16 KJV).

“… The God of peace … that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip[s] [New Creations]... with everything good for doing his will, and …work[s] in [New Creations]… what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…NOW UNTO [THE WORD OF GOD]... THAT IS “ABLE” TO DO… according to the [HOLY]... POWER that worketh in [New Creations]…” (Ephesians 3:20 KJV).

“…I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV). “…The things which are impossible with men are possible with God…” (Luke 18:27 KJV).

“….Apart from Me (God, the Holy Spirit), [New Creations]... can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).  “…[A New Creation’s]... great power is from God…” (2 Corinthians 4:5-7 NLT).

“…BY THE WORD of the Lord [New Creations are INDWELLED with GREAT POWER]…” (Psalms 33:6 NASB). “…His divine ... [indwelling] ... power hath given [New Creations] ... ALL THINGS that pertain unto life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3 KJV).

“…All things [COME] into being through Him (the WORD of GOD), and apart from [the WORD of GOD] nothing [COMES] into being that [WILL or HAS] come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB). “... O TASTE and “see” that [Word of GOD]... is GOOD...” (Psalms 34:8 KJV).

“...BLESSED (happy, nourished) is the man (woman) that trusteth in him (depend upon him, the Word)...” (Psalms 34:8 KJV. GOD'S REDEEMED PEOPLE HAVE RETURNED TO A FORMER GLORY BY RECONCILING WITH GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.