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1 | Quench the Spirit until extinguish? | Gal 5:17 | TheCurtMan | 116363 | ||
Thanks for the advice Ray; I will heed it. What struck my curiosity was that a question was asked, “Does it mean we can fade the Holy Spirit until we extinguish it completely?” What I read as an answer was a quotation from Adam Clarke’s Commentary. I couldn’t get an answer to the question from the quotation. Which was the reason for my question. I now have the answer, but I didn’t then. According to the ‘Believer’s Bible Commentary’ by William MacDonald; edited by Art Farstad, this is what is said in reference to 1 Thess. 5:19, “The next four verses seem to deal with behavior in the assembly. To quench the Spirit means to stifle His work in our midst, to limit and hinder Him. Sin quenches the Spirit. Traditions quench Him. Man-made rules and regulations in public worship quench Him. Disunity quenches Him. Someone has said, ‘Cold looks, contemptuous words, silence, studied disregard, go a long way to quench Him. So does unsympathetic criticism.’ Ryrie says that the Spirit is quenched whenever His ministry is stifled in an individual or in the church”. William MacDonald tends to see the Spirit in this verse as a He. It even refers to His ministry. My John MacArthur Study Bible capitalizes Spirit in this verse. Even Matthew Henry refers to the Holy Spirit. “Christians are said to be baptized with the Holy Ghost and with fire. We must be careful not to quench this holy fire. As fire is put out by withdrawing fuel, so we quench the Spirit if we do not stir up our spirits. And as fire is quenched by pouring water, or putting a great quantity of dirt upon it, so we must be careful not to quench the Holy Spirit by indulging carnal lusts and affections, or minding only earthly things” I have always believed that the Spirit in this verse is in reference to the Holy Spirit. The question is, “Is it possible to completely quench the Holy Spirit?” Ray, this is not a debate. All this is my personal perspective on the matter. What I believe, and partly Why I believe it. However, I am very interested in this Adam Clark. Would you happen to know if I can read his commentary on-line, or do I have to purchase it?? The CurtMan |
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2 | Quench the Spirit until extinguish? | Gal 5:17 | Ray | 116443 | ||
Hi The CurtMan, I am glad that we were given by winstonchurcill a site to learn about Adam Clark. I want to discuss with you the commentaries that you have referred to and that influenced you to think of the Holy Spirit as being able to be quenched. I feel that they are actually speaking of the "spirit". I believe that they are translating the verse in their minds as "Do not quench His spirit." 1) Believer's Bible Commentary: "To quench the Spirit means to stifle His work in our midst..." His work is stifled. 2) Ryrie: "The Spirit is quenched whenever His ministry is stifled in an individual or in the church." His ministry is stifled. 3) William MacDonald: Refers to His ministry. 4) John MacArthur: "The fire of God's Spirit is not to be doused with sin." His fire is not to be doused. 5) Matthew Henry: "We must be careful not to quench this holy fire." His fire is not to be quenched. So these commentaries are saying that the Holy Spirit's work, ministry, and fire are not to be quenched. That is different from the Holy Spirit "Himself" being quenched. What 1 Thessalonians 5:19 and 20 are saying is that we should not despise prophesies. We should listen to a spoken revelation from God, we should listen to the written word of Scripture, we should even be filled with these spiritual words, and receive them with joy and thanksgiving to apply them to our lives for good. Ephesians 5:17, "So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the **Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the *spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;" 1 Thess 5:18, "in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ **Jesus. 19 Do not quench the *spirit, 20 do not despise prophetic utterances. 21 But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; 22 abstain from every form of evil." Do you see the connection between not quenching the spirit and being filled with the spirit? From the heart, Ray |
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