THE SPIRITUAL GIFTING - PNEUMATIKOS, Strong�s Greek # 4152: The breath from one person to another person by one who is governed by the Spirit of God. Those capable of imparting the nature of God, which they have been filled with.
Let us take a look at THE GIFT OF GRACE: Herein called the spiritual gift, which can be imparted (Rom 1:11). Which impartation is by our breath (1Thes 2:8). We cannot be established in the mutual faith without this impartation (Rom 1:12-11). This is written so that you would not be ignorant of this spiritual impartation (1:13, 11).
Col. 4:12 SALUTATION: Greetings. Strong�s Greek #782 [aspazomai from 4685 a + spao = draw out as a sword, pull, breathe]. Means;- to enfold in the arms in an embrace, for the sharing of breath. It is spoken of those who meet. Aspazomai is constantly used in the papyri for conveying a greeting at the end of a letter.
This greeting [Strong�s Greek #782 from 4685] through the enfolding of our arms in an embrace, for the sharing of our breath: Literally to get close enough to draw a breath from someone (Col 4:14), is set forth 22 times in the 16th chapter of the Book of Romans: Paul adding in this context: Now I am pleading with you to mark those who are the cause of any division or offense against this doctrine of Christ, which doctrine would have us in THIS GREETING OF ONE ANOTHER WITH HOLY KISSES (Rom 16:17-16).
For those who are against this CANNOT serve our Lord Jesus Christ: And these are nothing more than deceivers (16:17-18). Question is you wise enough to be obedient to this good thing, which is not evil? (16:19): Wherein is the preaching [same word;- 782]: Literally the receiving of these kisses of Jesus Christ for the revelation of the mystery, which without this breathing of those who can do this, in the power of God, all of this is a well-kept secret (16:25). Which mystery is THE COMMANDMENT WITH THE MANIFESTING of the only wise God through Jesus Christ (16:25-27 and 10:20).
Herein we are in the wisdom of God, wherein those who do not know God, do not know that by the foolishness of this preaching/breathing out within these kisses, it pleases God to save those who believe (1Cor 1:21). I can have speech and then I can have this breathing: One of which is not with the words of men�s wisdom; and the other is a demonstration of the power of the Spirit (2:4).
BAGD�s lexicon makes the point that it is often impossible to draw hard and fast lines in the use of this multidimensional word. Generally it is used in reference to dematerialized existence or deeper being.
Without psuche we would merely consist of flesh and bones without functioning capability. Speculations and views respecting the fortunes of psuche and its relation to the body find varied expression in our literature. Life [5590] [psuche or psyche from psucho = to breathe, blow, English = psychology, �study of the soul�] is first the breath, and then of that which breathes. However the discerning reader must understand that psuche is one of those Greek words that can have several meanings, the exact nuance being determined by the context. It follows that one cannot simply select one of the three main meanings of psuche and insert it in a given passage for it may not be appropriate to the given context. [Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and other Early Christian Literature].
As with many biblical terms, the basic meaning of psyche is established by its OT counterpart, rather than by its meaning in Greek culture. �Soul� refers to personal life, not the outward but OUR INNER PERSON. Of its over 100 NT uses, psyche is rendered by the NIV as �soul[s]� only 25 times [25%]� While there is much overlap in the NT uses of psyche and pneuma [spirit], there seems to be some areas of distinction as well. Often the focus of contexts in which these terms appear overlaps. Thus, both are used in speaking of personal existence, of life after death, emotions, purpose, and the self [Richards, LO: Expository Dictionary of Bible Words: Regency].
The psuche is the center of personal being, the �I� of each individual. It is in each man bound to the spirit, man�s higher part, which is not connected to the body, man�s lower part; drawn upwards by the one, downward by the other. He who gives himself up to the lower appetites, is sarkikos [fleshly]: Those who by communion of his pneuma [spirit] with God�s Spirit are employed in the higher aims of their being, are pneumatikos [spiritual]. Those who rest midway, thinking only of self and self�s interests, whether animal or intellectual, are the psuchikos [sensual], the selfish, those in whom the spirit is sunk and degraded into subordination to the subordinate psuche as soulish [Henry Alford].
Those who are being obedient to this truth can have their breath ceremonially purified through the Holy Spirit all the way unto having this sincere loving ability too: If you are born again by the word of God, see to it that you love one another fervently within this purity of heart (1Pet 1:22-23). This is the word [of truth for love], which is by the gospel (1:25). Both Paul and Peter spoke this truth in love, so that others might grow up unto being this perfect in Christ (Eph 4:15, 12, and 1Pet 2:2). Those gifts of Christ who are for this work of the ministry, which is into this edification, are teaching like this for the perfecting of the saints (Eph 4:7, 11-12).
This is that good thing, which is the good edification of those who are ministering grace (4:28-29). Wherein we are exhorted to walk in love, as Christ loved (5:2). Those with the forbearing of one another in love are endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in this bond of peace (4:2-3). Have you been given grace to be a gift of Christ? (4:7). If so, then you came unto the throne of grace to obtain mercy to have this grace to help others (Heb 4:16). Those who have obtained this mercy manifest this truth (2Cor 4:1-2). Would you like to be one of these helpers for this truth? (3Jn 1:8).
These precious men/women were chosen by God to be lively stones of the spiritual house, who can offer up the spiritual sacrifices, which are acceptable to God by Jesus Christ (1Pet 2:4-5). Have you rather been appointed to be disobedient unto this chosen priesthood with this calling of you to come out of darkness all the way into God�s marvelous light? (2:8-9). If so, then you are one of those who are speaking against them as evil-doers, because they speak about God�s visitation (2:12). Are you disallowing what is acceptable to God by Jesus Christ? (2:5).
Remember that you can only be elect in the blood of Jesus Christ according to this knowledge of God the Father through sanctification by the Spirit unto obedience (1:2). All of this is according to God�s abundant mercy, so that we could be begotten unto that lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1:3). What do you have reserved for you in heaven? (1:4). I have a place in heaven, which is called a mansion, because I am into this way of truth to come unto the Father by Jesus, so that I could have life (Jn 14:2, 6).Only those who enter in shall be saved (10:9). Behold the division over THIS SAYING (10:19).
Way too, too long to read...its cool you are reading the greek..that pneumatikos thing is the same word, I believe is I cornithians 12, spiritual matters, ie. "gifts"....BTW, you are kind of cute, ever thought about moving to Colorado Springs...
