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Galatians 5:16-18 “The Ammunition of the Spirit in Civil War”
Galatians 5:16–18 (ESV) — 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the [...]
The following quote is from Scot McKnight’s commentary on Galatians in The NIV Application Commentary series:
McKnight (1995:272):
I know of no Christian parents or youth leaders, or for that matter any pastors who seriously believe what Paul teaches in verses 16-26 (of Galatians 5), that the sole foundation of Christian ethics is dependency on [...]
Galatians 5:25 reads: εἰ ζῶμεν πνεύματι, πνεύματι καὶ στοιχῶμεν. It is variously translated:
“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.” (NASB) “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” (NIV) “If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the [...]
I posted a review of some comments from William and Robert Menzies book, “Spirit and Power: Foundations of Pentecostal Experience” (here).
It drew a clarifying comment from Endued blogger, Matt:
I’m unclear Pastor Rick if it is your position that the baptism of the Spirit is BOTH conversion AND the initial filling, [...]
The below are some notes from my research. These quotes are taken from the following:
Dunn, J.D.G. (1974). Baptism in the Holy Spirit: A Re-examination of the New Testament Teaching on the Gift of the Spirit in relation to Pentecostalism today. London, UK: SCM Press
J.D.G. Dunn (1974:47) dialogues [...]
Craig Keener's Argument for the Continuation of "Charismata"
By Rick Hogaboam On February 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Covenant Theology, Pentecostal/Charismatic Interests, Theology
NT scholar Craig Keener makes what I have always found to be a simple and logical conclusion on the implications of Pentecost and Peter’s preaching to the continuing nature of the New Covenant with relation to Spiritual gifts. This excerpt is from his volume, “The Spirit in the Gospels and Acts”. Keener (1997:197-198) contends against [...]
Romans 8: 23-27- “Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already [...]
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