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NASB | Matthew 16:6 And Jesus said to them, "Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 16:6 Jesus said to them, "Watch out and be on your guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." |
Subject: Is "slain in the Spirit" biblical? |
Bible Note: Colin, If I may..Yes there is some theatrics as some try to 'make God move'. But there are a couple of your statements I would like to comment on if I may. 1. How many full gospel meetings where the Holy Spirit is manifesting Himself through the gifts and such have you attended? "People were prone to being slain during F.P's services, which to my eye looked like hypnosis show histrionics." No doubt some people imitate spiritual things for show, but this does not make being slain false, only those imitators. Even Paul in Corinthians admonished the Corinthians and warned them that some imitators had infiltrated their services. 1 Corinthians 12:3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. 2.." I took my son there in hopes of a healing. F.P. prayed over him, then informed me that my boy's healing would progress as my faith grew. That annoyed me, and I've since discovered the falsity of that presumption. What would be the problem with that statement? Were you expecting Dr. Price to heal your son? Please do not get angry at this question. You would be amazed at the number of Christians who have their faith misplaced and do not realize it. BUT... Unless he has the gift of healing, your faith or your son's faith would have to receive. And even if he did have the gift of faith, the Holy Spirit is the administrator of the gift. He decides when He will move. 1 Corinthians 12 Healing comes from God through faith. God may have been directing you to study the scriptures more in relationship to healing. Our faith is increased through the Word of God. Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. So odviously faith is developed or grows through spiritual hearing of the Word. And scripture tells us a lack of faith or unbelief can hinder healing. Even Jesus coulc not heal where there was unbelief. A lack of clear understanding of God's will from His word can be a hinderance to our receiving. I do not know you, but your statement,"That annoyed me, and I've since discovered the falsity of that presumption." 1St, you were annoyed, right away you were rejecting this word. 2ND What is the 'falsity of that statement'? "During one sermon he stated "Christians aren't supposed to suffer," and cited Saint Stephen's falling asleep as evidence for this sweeping claim." For clarity sake, He was teaching that the word "suffer" in the New Testament does not mean sickness and desease. In other contexts such as persecutions and dying to self for example, suffering should be expected. I listened to the entire series. My brother, I perceive that you were hurt and disappointed, but purhaps you should humble yourself before the Lord and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you about this from the Word rather than being angry. Secondly, we are commanded to PRAY for a brother if we see them in error. Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. I have often heard things I did not want to accept. I refuse to become angry, but take them before the Lord and ask Him to teach me. This is the way to remain teachable and not have the flow of the Spirit damned up by logs of anger, confussion, or bitterness. After saying all that I refer back to my original question..What was false about being instructed to develop your faith? God bless |