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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. |
Subject: Quench the Spirit until extinguish? |
Bible Note: Thanks for the advice Ray; I will heed it. What struck my curiosity was that a question was asked, “Does it mean we can fade the Holy Spirit until we extinguish it completely?” What I read as an answer was a quotation from Adam Clarke’s Commentary. I couldn’t get an answer to the question from the quotation. Which was the reason for my question. I now have the answer, but I didn’t then. According to the ‘Believer’s Bible Commentary’ by William MacDonald; edited by Art Farstad, this is what is said in reference to 1 Thess. 5:19, “The next four verses seem to deal with behavior in the assembly. To quench the Spirit means to stifle His work in our midst, to limit and hinder Him. Sin quenches the Spirit. Traditions quench Him. Man-made rules and regulations in public worship quench Him. Disunity quenches Him. Someone has said, ‘Cold looks, contemptuous words, silence, studied disregard, go a long way to quench Him. So does unsympathetic criticism.’ Ryrie says that the Spirit is quenched whenever His ministry is stifled in an individual or in the church”. William MacDonald tends to see the Spirit in this verse as a He. It even refers to His ministry. My John MacArthur Study Bible capitalizes Spirit in this verse. Even Matthew Henry refers to the Holy Spirit. “Christians are said to be baptized with the Holy Ghost and with fire. We must be careful not to quench this holy fire. As fire is put out by withdrawing fuel, so we quench the Spirit if we do not stir up our spirits. And as fire is quenched by pouring water, or putting a great quantity of dirt upon it, so we must be careful not to quench the Holy Spirit by indulging carnal lusts and affections, or minding only earthly things” I have always believed that the Spirit in this verse is in reference to the Holy Spirit. The question is, “Is it possible to completely quench the Holy Spirit?” Ray, this is not a debate. All this is my personal perspective on the matter. What I believe, and partly Why I believe it. However, I am very interested in this Adam Clark. Would you happen to know if I can read his commentary on-line, or do I have to purchase it?? The CurtMan |