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NASB | John 20:22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them and *said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 20:22 And when He said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. [Acts 1:8; 2:1-3] |
Subject: Indwelt vs. Infilled |
Bible Note: Greetings Ray! Thank you! I did not actually write that post in a single day's time.. I had actually started writing that one about 2 weeks ago, when a lady asked a question in my Sunday School class about the 'infilling' versus the 'indwelling' of the Holy Spirit, and I resolved myself to come up with a solid, Biblical answer to that question, since I didn't have one at that time. So, I took it upon myself to write what I knew and do a lengthy study on that subject, using the King James Version, and all that was needed was a few "finishing touches", and it was set, all ready to be posted here on the Forum. But that took a great deal of my time, and I do appreciate your thanks and for being recognized for it. Now, onto the study! :-) As for Ephesians 5:18 and the concept of "control", I have already pretty well covered that verse in my long 2-part post. As for post #73280, I believe that Jesus very well could have given the disciples a "filling" of the Holy Spirit, even though they would not have been 'indwelt' by Him until Pentecost. If you notice in John 20, Jesus gives them a "filling" of the Holy Spirit in verse 22, but it doesn't last for long, as Peter goes off fishing in John 21:3 when he really should have been going up to Galilee (Matthew 26:32; 28:10,16) with the other disciples. Perhaps the "filling" in John 20:22 was to help them believe that He rose from the dead. Perhaps it was to prepare them for the commission (John 20:21; Matthew 28:19-21) that He was about to give to them. As for post #59447, I do agree with what you have said there already, and I see Kalos's statement regarding what is meant by "control." What I mean by control is this: that we are allowing our actions and our lives to be "influenced" by the Holy Spirit- we are habitually and regularly looking for direction in all circumstances in our lives from God the Holy Spirit; being sure to follow His leading. That is what is meant by the word "control." We voluntarily appeal to the Holy Spirit for direction in our lives. We also could voluntarily drink an alcoholic beverage, which also can influence or exert a type of "control" (bondage is more accurate) over a person. But the Holy Spirit will never regulate, obligate, or put a person under 'bondage', which is what I believe that Kalos meant when he was quoting to you from Webster's dictionary. And Kalos is quite correct! :-) As for "Holy Spirit" being opposed to "holy spirit", you've got me there, my friend! :-) I'm stumped! You see, I see no distinction between "Holy Spirit" and "holy spirit", since there is only One who is good and holy, and that is God. But you may disagree with me on "Holy Spirit" vs "holy spirit"! :-) Blessings to you, Makarios |