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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:
Is "slain in the spirit" bibical or man made? |
Bible Answer: This is my opinion. I'm basing it on the word of God and how I understand it. Take a look at some of the scriptures that are used as an argument for this practice. 2 Chronicles 5:14, Matthew 17:6, Matthew 28:4, John 18:6, Acts 9:4-8, Revelation 1:17 In none of these cases do you find that someone laid hands on or said prayers over anyone that caused them to fall. There are several of these verses that speak to the laying on of hands. But it was done by the Lord and it was to comfort those in fear. Interesting point don't you think? Read each verse and understand what was going on and why they fell to the ground. Your question was, is this biblical. Those that practice this do apparently draw on scripture as the basis for their practice. Or at least they point to scripture. But from the way I read these scriptures and understand them, their claim falls short in my opinion. I think most would agree that if any of us were to actually experience the presence of the Lord as those did in the referenced scriptures we would more then likely fall to our face out of fear and reverence at His very presence and His holiness. I have to question if this is what those that claim to be slain in the spirit are experiencing. |