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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: Hi The CurtMan, I am glad that we were given by winstonchurcill a site to learn about Adam Clark. I want to discuss with you the commentaries that you have referred to and that influenced you to think of the Holy Spirit as being able to be quenched. I feel that they are actually speaking of the "spirit". I believe that they are translating the verse in their minds as "Do not quench His spirit." 1) Believer's Bible Commentary: "To quench the Spirit means to stifle His work in our midst..." His work is stifled. 2) Ryrie: "The Spirit is quenched whenever His ministry is stifled in an individual or in the church." His ministry is stifled. 3) William MacDonald: Refers to His ministry. 4) John MacArthur: "The fire of God's Spirit is not to be doused with sin." His fire is not to be doused. 5) Matthew Henry: "We must be careful not to quench this holy fire." His fire is not to be quenched. So these commentaries are saying that the Holy Spirit's work, ministry, and fire are not to be quenched. That is different from the Holy Spirit "Himself" being quenched. What 1 Thessalonians 5:19 and 20 are saying is that we should not despise prophesies. We should listen to a spoken revelation from God, we should listen to the written word of Scripture, we should even be filled with these spiritual words, and receive them with joy and thanksgiving to apply them to our lives for good. Ephesians 5:17, "So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the **Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the *spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;" 1 Thess 5:18, "in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ **Jesus. 19 Do not quench the *spirit, 20 do not despise prophetic utterances. 21 But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; 22 abstain from every form of evil." Do you see the connection between not quenching the spirit and being filled with the spirit? From the heart, Ray |