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NASB | 1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 9:25 Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither]. |
Subject: Self control and Spirit controlled? |
Bible Note: Greetings Raven: Your statement, "A person is filled with the Spirit by reading the Bible." is not supported Biblically. I can read the Bible 'til the cows come home and beyond, but if I am NOT YIELDED to the control of the Holy Spirit, I cannot be filled by Him. Please read the following: (The following is quoted from page 2064, the Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition, Moody, 1986, 1995.) . . . "IX. THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT. . . . A. DEFINITION. A spiritual gift is a God-given ability for service. It is not a place of service nor a ministry to an age group nor a procedure. . . . B. DISTRIBUTION. 1) *Source* -- the Spirit (1 Cor 12:11). 2) *Extent*. Every believer has some but not all gifts (1 Pet 4:10). ... . . . C. DEVELOPMENT. Abilities can and must be developed by the one to whom given; e.g., the gift of teaching needs development by study. . . . D. DESCRIPTION. Lists of gifts are found in Rom 12:6-8; 1 Cor 12:8-10; 28-20; Eph 4:11. . . . X. THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT. . . . A. DEFINITION. Being filled means being controlled by the Spirit (Eph 5:18). . . . B. CHARACTERISTICS. 1) Filling is commanded (Eph 5:18, the verb is imperative). 2) Filling is repeated (Acts 2:4; 4:31). 3) Filling produces Christlikeness (Gal 5:22-23). . . . C. CONDITIONS FOR BEING FILLED. . . . 1) *A dedicated life*. Yielding to the Spirit's control, though commanded, is voluntary and necessitates an act of dedication. This includes two aspects: initial dedication (Rom 12:1-2) and continual dedication of one's life (Rom 8:14). 2) *An undefeated life*. Victory over sin in daily experience is necessary in being controlled by the Spirit (Eph 4:30). This means responding to the light of the Word as it is continually revealed (1 John 1:7). 3) *A dependent life* (Gal 5:16). . . . D. CONSEQUENCES. Being filled or controlled by the Spirit means: 1) A Christlike character (Gal 5:22-23). 2) Worship and praise (Eph 5:18-20). 3) Submissiveness (Eph 5:21). 4) Service (John 7:37-39)." Hope this clarifies things for you! Mommapbs |