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NASB | Galatians 5:17 For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 5:17 For the sinful nature has its desire which is opposed to the Spirit, and the [desire of the] Spirit opposes the sinful nature; for these [two, the sinful nature and the Spirit] are in direct opposition to each other [continually in conflict], so that you [as believers] do not [always] do whatever [good things] you want to do. |
Bible Question:
I am believer on the security of salvation this verses is bugging me. In 1 Thessalonians 5:19, NASB says “Do not quench the Spirit;”. Does it means we can fade the Holy Spirit until we extinguish it completely? Thanks and Blessings, Lorenzo |
Bible Answer: Lorenzo, Greetings!! If I understand your question correctly, you’re asking if it’s possible to ‘quench the Spirit’ completely. I’d have to say that’s not even a possibility. Reason being that in Gal. 5:17, it is indicated that the flesh wareth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. I once heard a pastor say that a Christian has two natures. A Spiritual Nature and a Fleshly Nature. These two natures are like two dogs warring against one another. Which one wins?? The one that we consistently feed. When we walk in the flesh, we are feeding the flesh; we are quenching the Spirit. However, according to Matt. 28:20, Jesus said that He would be with us always until the end of time. Could He make such a promise if it was possible to completely quench the Spirit?? I don’t think so. If that was a possibility than loosing ones’ salvation would also be a possibility. It is possible to ‘quench the Spirit’, even to ‘grieve the Spirit’, but it is not possible to ‘do away with the Spirit ‘ in it’s entirety if you are a true Christian. The CurtMan |