Bible Question:
Do you have some scripture to back this up? (I realize this is an old one on here, but I just saw it.) The only scriptures that I usually hear anyone use to try to prove it's a biblical thing for believers to be "slain in the spirit" are 1)Acts 9:4 “Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” Up to this point Saul was not "saved" but was the persecutor of Christians. He “fell to the ground” before being "filled with the spirit" as shown in Act:s 9:17. Acts 9:17 “And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said “Brother Saul, the Lord who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” John 18:6 “Then --- when He said to them, “I am He.” --- they drew back and fell to the ground.” The soldiers with Judas who were unbelievers, “drew back and fell to the ground”. And Revelation 1:17 "And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, 'Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last'." That verse does not say that John did anything in the spirit, nor that God did anything to make him fall, but simply that he fell to Christ's feet apparently in fear --- since Jesus told him not to be afraid. So I would appreciate any scripture than you have that would prove believers were ever "slain in the spirit". Another question pertaining to this subject. Why would one who has died to self (born again of the spirit) (and was filled with the spirit) need to be "slain (killed) in the Spirit" by God? This strikes me as something that is similar to "holy laughter" and the recurring reverence for angels these days. |
Bible Answer: I don't think there are any. Your right the scriptures you listed above are the usual ones listed. To me it is not conclusive proof, also as I said in my last response to this question. In very instance when a God fearing man or woman came into the presence of the Lord they fell face forward prostrate at God's glory. Lev 9:24; Num 16:4, 16:22, 16:45, 20:6, 22:31; 1Sam 28:20; 1Kings 18:29; Ez. 9:8, 11:13, Matt 17:6; Luke 5:12; Rev 1:17, 22:8 In the "slain in the spirit' manifestation the people fall backwards, away from God's glory. I think in that is a important indication of what is taking place. Hope this helps |