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NASB | Ephesians 5:18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk with wine, for that is wickedness (corruption, stupidity), but be filled with the [Holy] Spirit and constantly guided by Him. [Prov 23:20] |
Subject: HOLY Spirit before Disciple of Jesus |
Bible Note: Having been baptized in he Holy Spirit at 7 years of age (genuine baptism) and in ministry for 30 years...I had to go through the baptism of fire to be refined. God began to show me things in my heart that had to be corrected....areas of selfishness and disobedience. I do not understand why I was not chastened regarding those things earlier in my life...which in essence made me a hypocrite. I believe it was because I was allowed into ministry at a much too young age and that ministry was based on talent and gifts rather than on the "fruit of the spirit". I am in the process of being cleansed from unrighteouness because of the firey trials, thus, I now know that salvation is by grace and it is progressive upon one's willingness to go through the process. If one is not properly chastened as a child.....the baptism of fire can be pretty difficlut even to the point of great depression and contemplated suicide. I am amazed I did not know this. I had to break with the church that rushed me to baptism and seeking the Holy Spirit (Speaking in tongues). I begin to see injustice to and judging of other Christians in my church...and wanted to disassociate. I also wanted to disassociate because I knew in my heart I was trying to measure up to the churches standards to use my talents.....when there were some more important matters in my heart to be dealt with....namely selfishness. I had a problem continually with giving tithes and offerings...mostly because it was demanded and I was not giving willingly. I have since been tithing and giving offerings where I feel led to do so. I feel like I have born again even though I know my Baptism in the Holy Spirit - (and speaking in tongues) was genuine. Perhaps, I am being renewd in the mind also. Any comments or questions. I would appreciate hearing them. |