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1 | Regarding earlier post (thread) 156868 | 2 Tim 2:25 | jlhetrick | 158165 | ||
Hi Mark7, Thanks for the response, Yes I am a christian and I am a member of a bible believing and bible teaching church. You write: "The reason some are touchy about "experience" is not that it contradicts the Bible but that it contradicts their interpretaion of such key scriptures as Acts 2:4!" Your right, but it's also because they see others attempting to take personal experiences and assign them as from God when they are not. Some examples are "holy laughter" and "being slain in the Spirit." There simply is no biblical reference to support these silly notions. But there are whole congregations being carried away by these things on a regular basis. Jeff |
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2 | Regarding earlier post (thread) 156868 | 2 Tim 2:25 | Mark7 | 158265 | ||
It's too bad you feel that way. I hope it doesn't keep you from receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. | ||||||
3 | Regarding earlier post (thread) 156868 | 2 Tim 2:25 | jlhetrick | 158336 | ||
Mark7, Your missing the point. It's not how I feel, nor is it some strange and unbiblical teaching that convinces me of my salvation and standing with God. It is the word of God and it's clear teachings that assure me of my position with God. You see, I have been baptized by the Holy Spirit as scripture clearly teaches. I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and believe that God has raised Him from the dead. I have accepted this work of Christ as atonement for my own sins because He offered it to me and I was hopeless without it. He then baptized me with the Holy Spirit, sealing me for the day of redemtion. I, like all Christians, have all there is to have of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not like an hour glass where you can manipulate Him through your good deeds and actions, or a fenzy of emotion causing Him to tilt you now and then giving you a little more and a little more of Himself. Hope this helps, Jefff |
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4 | Regarding earlier post (thread) 156868 | 2 Tim 2:25 | Mark7 | 158339 | ||
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