3. The negative and positive criteria of inspiration by the Spirit—the rejection or confession of Jesus as Lord [ALFORD] ( 1 John 4:2 ; 1 John 5:1 ). Paul gives a test of truth against the Gentiles; John, against the false prophets. by the Spirit —rather, as Greek, "IN the Spirit"; that being the power pervading him, and the element in which he speaks [ALFORD], ( Matthew 16:17 ; John 15:26 ). of God . . . Holy —The same Spirit is called at one time "the Spirit of GOD"; at another, "the HOLY Ghost," or "Holy Spirit." Infinite Holiness is almost synonymous with Godhead. speaking . . . say —"Speak" implies the act of utterance; "say" refers to that which is uttered. Here, "say" means a spiritual and believing confession of Him. Jesus —not an abstract doctrine, but the historical, living God-man ( John 15:26- : ). accursed —as the Jews and Gentiles treated Him ( Galatians 3:13 ). Compare "to curse Christ" in the heathen PLINY'S letter [ Epistles, 10.97]. The spiritual man feels Him to be the Source of all blessings ( Galatians 3:13- : ) and to be severed from Him is to be accursed ( Galatians 3:13- : ). Lord —acknowledging himself as His servant ( Galatians 3:13- : ). "Lord" is the Septuagint translation for the incommunicable Hebrew name JEHOVAH. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-4" class="com-number"
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