Bible dictionary for children
Spirit
Spirit can refer to God's Spirit, a person's inner life, or an attitude, depending on context.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Spirit can refer to God's Spirit, a person's inner life, or an attitude, depending on context. Some biblical words also connect spirit with breath or wind.
John 4 says that God is spirit and connects worship with spirit and truth. We need the sentence around the word to understand its use.
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Why should we read the whole sentence when a word has several meanings?
An example from the Bible
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The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost
Acts 2:1–13; Acts 2:37–41
At Pentecost, God gave a clear sign of the Holy Spirit, and many people responded by turning to Jesus and being baptised.
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Related reading: John 4:24
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
