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NASB | 1 Thessalonians 5:21 But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Thessalonians 5:21 But test all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that which is good. |
Bible Question:
As you say, "there is nowhere in scripture that an individual SEEKS the Holy Spirit and there is also nowhere in scripture where an individual is expecting to speak in tongues as evidence that He has come." Since this is not in Scripture, then WHY are there, in this day and age, *INDIVIDUALS* SEEKING for the Holy Spirit and EXPECTING TO RECEIVE TONGUES as the sign that He's come? --Radioman2 |
Bible Answer: Radioman2 To my knowledge there is NO ONE "SEEKING for the Holy Spirit and EXPECTING TO RECEIVE TONGUES as the sign that He's come." Those who are seeking are looking to fill a void they have within themselves. Those who have found are trying to stay in Him 24/7, Some try to fill the void with drugs, some with drink, some with play, some with sex, and some with religion. They will find that the only way to fill the void that they are seeking to fill is through the Lordship of our Messiah Jesus Christ. The answer to any question is Not to be found in a thrill or a sign but in the Saviour. In the truth that is found plainly stated in God's word. Jesus wants relationship. It was enough in the past and it is enough now. Jesus, the living word . . . the same yesterday, today, and forever. If there are those who are seeking the Holy Spirit we need to lead them to Jesus. For it is only through Him that they will obtain what they seek. If they are already believers in Jesus and are seeking the Baptism of the (or in the) Holy Spirit, then we should lay hands on them and believe together that they receive that which is a gift from God. You see Radioman2 if we as teachers and pastors and evangilists and prophets and apostles are aware of any misunderstanding by the saints of God's word it is up to us to equip them for the ministry which God has for them. How do we go about that you might ask. We who are vessels of clay filled with the Spirit of God must allow ourselves to be used as intruments of righteousness. In plain words . . . God has given us the gift of the teacher. We each have our own unique personalities received from God that allows us to touch people in a special way. But if WE use those talents which God has given us then it is us who do the work and WE must convince others of our message. God wants US to be completely yielded to Him where He uses US to convey His message. In this way that message will Go out with power and will be received as truth. "My word will not return void" |