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The Power of the Spirit

Originally published on Signs of the Times – March 8, 1910, Pg. 3

In the first chapter of Genesis we read the record of the creation, and as a part of the record, these words, “The Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” The word “moved” comes from a Hebrew word, “to flutter,” or “brood.” It gives us the idea of energy, of vibratory power, of life-producing impulse…

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Pantheism

God Independent of Creation

This article, dealing with the nature and the personality of God, was originally published on The Present Truth, September 9, 1909, Pg. 563; Republished on The Present Truth, August 28, 1913, Pg. 549

GOD is not nature, and nature is not God. The two cannot in any case be used interchangeably. God’s handiwork in nature is not God Himself in nature. God’s power in nature does not identify God Himself with nature. Nature has its own individuality, and God has His distinct personality…

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