[al_c]

Question: In today's gospel reading, we see this verse ... The wind blows where it wills, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes; so it is with every one who is born of the Spirit. What is meant by this?

[SoothingDave]

Re 48742

Paul instructs him to act with all authority.

That's right ALL authority. NO POPE. Each pastor has all authority over his flock.

You don't really believe this. If you did you might become Orthodox or Anglican.

But you believe that the Holy Spirit gives you an understanding that makes you the authority over your pastor.

SD

[Havoc]

Simple Al_c. You can feel it's presence but you cannot physically see it. You might see it's effect; but, when it's gone you can't see where it went nor can you see where it's been. You can only witness it's presence and appreciate it's effect (or loath it as the case may be).
It's stronger than all of us and has no physical form. Wind builds pressure in the ears but the spirit builds pressure within the heart. The spirit isn't heard speaking to the man; but if the spirit effects the man, then the effect of it will be seen in the fruit produced by the ministry. The spirit is unseen but the effect of the coming and going is unmistakeable.
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