Question 3
Who is the source of spiritual life?
Answer
The Holy Spirit is the source of spiritual life.
Word Study
Living in the Spirit
Greek Word
ζῶμεν (zōmen)
Derived from:
ζάω (zaō)
Meaning:
- To live
- To possess life
- To be alive
- To experience life
This refers to the spiritual life God gives through salvation.
Discussion Question
Can a spiritually dead person produce spiritual life?
Answer
No.
Only God can give spiritual life through the saving work of Jesus Christ and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Walking in the Spirit
Greek Word
στοιχῶμεν (stoichōmen)
Derived from:
στοιχέω (stoicheō)
Meaning:
- To walk in line
- To march in step
- To keep rank
- To follow a standard
- To stay in formation
This word was often used of soldiers marching together in orderly ranks.
Paul’s picture is not merely movement.
It is disciplined alignment with the Spirit.