Bible Question (short): Please define "infilling" |
Question (full): 1. Is "infilling" the same as "indwelling"? I believe that when you are born again, the Holy Spirit regenerates you into a new creation and resides within you, (2 Cor 5:17). I do not believe in the "installment plan" like some do (maybe you, too?) that teaches one can be born again but not indwelt by God's Spirit. I DO believe that a believer can have his/her cup overflowing or can "quench" the Spirit, it just depends on that persons walk with the Lord. We are told to "flee" from all sorts of behavior that marked our past, and in so doing we are living Romans 12:1,2. Our witness and testimony will also bear witness of Jesus as Savior and Lord. But if we stubbornly cling to past sinful behavior, God will, as a loving Father, "chasten" us to remove the behavior from our lives, because He is "faithful to complete" the good work began in us. During these times, our fellowship with the Holy Spirit is severely limited, but our "indwelling" remains the same. 2. Can you please tell me scripture for your questions? I want to make sure I understand what you mean. As far as what the Holy Spirit does in my life: He convicts (John 16:8-11), He illuminates (John 16:12-15), HE teaches (John 16:12-15), He guides (Rom 8:14), He assures (Rom 8:16), He intercedes (Rom 8:26), He directs (Acts 20:22), and He warns (Acts 20:23), to name a few. Thank you for your input, but I am afraid e-mail is out of the question. I am married and am very careful about my affiliations with women in any setting. On an open forum like this it is ok. But thanks anyway. You can click on my moniker to see my testimony. May the Lord bless and keep you! |