"The Lord is the Spirit VS The Lord is the Word"

 

"The Lord is the Spirit VS The Lord is the Word"

1 Cor 15:45 "The last Adam became a life-giving spirit"

John 6:63 "The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life"

Aspect	The Lord is the Spirit	The Lord is the Word
Definition	The resurrected Christ is the life-giving Spirit	The Lord's words are spirit and life
Connection	The Spirit is the essence of the Bible, embodied in the Word	The Word is the embodiment of the Spirit, visible and tangible
Path	Experience the Lord by contacting the Spirit in the Word	Receive and believe the Lord's Word to obtain the Spirit
Steps	1. Incarnation 2. Crucifixion 3. Resurrection 4. Ascension 5. Becoming the life-giving Spirit	6. Embodiment in the Word of life
Explanation	The Spirit is mysterious, elusive, but real and living	The Word is concrete, easy to understand and accept
Example	Sensing the Lord's presence and life in prayer	Receiving revelation and supply when reading the Bible
Relevant Scripture	2 Cor 3:17 "The Lord is the Spirit" John 4:24 "God is Spirit"	John 1:14 "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" Eph 6:17 "The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God"

This table illustrates the relationship and characteristics of the concepts "The Lord is the Spirit" and "The Lord is the Word". They are inseparable: the Spirit is embodied in the Word, while the Word brings the reality of the Spirit. By receiving and believing the Lord's Word, we can obtain the Spirit and thus enjoy Christ as the supply of life.

*Please refer to the 2024 Summer Training on Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (1) - Message Seven: The Bread of Life