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1 | Eph 6:18 Praying in the spirit? | Eph 6:18 | AlisonM328 | 241928 | ||
Praying in the Spirit? In the context of Ephesians Chapter 6 verse 18? What does it mean to you personally? If you believe that means to speak in tongues, well I have a lot of questions about speaking in tongues so if you're knowledgeable about that and would like to chat and explain a few things please reply and tell me and maybe we can email? Or if this site has direct messages? Thank you for any answers | ||||||
2 | Eph 6:18 Praying in the spirit? | Eph 6:18 | DocTrinsograce | 241929 | ||
Hi, Alison... Welcome to the forum! There are no personal interpretations of Scripture (2 Peter 1:20-21). Anything in the Bible only means precisely what it meant when it was written -- no less and no more. The epistle to the Ephesians is a good example of Paul's writing. The first three chapters are doctrine and the last three chapters are imperatives that arise from that doctrine. Consequently, the verse that you are asking about, is only meaningful once the doctrine of in the first half of the book is understood. Therefore, interpret the imperative of the passage, in the light of the indicatives. This is very important, and it is for this reason that the Holy Spirit gives us the clear warning of 2 Peter 3:15-16. Always remember, that every word is in the context of a sentence, every sentence is in the context of a pericope, ever pericope is in the context of a passage, every passage is in the context of a book, and every book is in the context of entire Bible. Most orthodox Christians hold to the doctrine of cessationism; i.e., that the sign gifts existed only during the brief period of the establishment of the primitive church (1 Corinthians 13:10). These believers will respond to your question based on that perspective. I am such a person, and if you like, you can check my profile for my email address to discuss the topic from a Biblical standpoint. The converse of cessationism is called continuationism; i.e., that signs and wonders are genuine manifestations to this day. Thus, those holding this teaching, will respond to your question based on that perspective. EdB is such a person, and if you like, you can check his profile for his email address. I am certain that he would be happy to answer your questions based on his experience. Those of us reading your post will be in prayer for you; that God will graciously grant you a clear understanding of the truth. We are already grateful to Him that He has caused you to seek His truth from the Word (Hebrews 1:1-2), rather than from feelings, experience, or the trickery of men (Ephesians 4:14). In Him, Doc |
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