Once God gives you the promise of the Holy Ghost can you lose it, (Biblically)

Please stick to biblical reference on this if possible lol

Can you lose the gift of the Holy Ghost?

I read in the bible that you are sealed by the HG till the day of redemption.
Would God take away this gift?

[Sherri]

I don't believe that He takes it away, but I guess I think it can fade away if you don't keep it alive. The Bible talks about being filled and then about being re-filled. I think you have to keep yourself full of the Holy Ghost.

Originally Posted by Sherri

I don't believe that He takes it away, but I guess I think it can fade away if you don't keep it alive. The Bible talks about being filled and then about being re-filled. I think you have to keep yourself full of the Holy Ghost.

So do you believe you have the Holy Ghost inside you or are you constantly needing the Spirit from heaven? Does he actually give you the gift or it's a gift that he has to keep on giving you?

(Just trying to see where you are coming from)

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Walkbyfaith7

So do you believe you have the Holy Ghost inside you or are you constantly needing the Spirit from heaven? Does he actually give you the gift or it's a gift that he has to keep on giving you?

(Just trying to see where you are coming from)

I believe that it's the Spirit of God residing in me, but I do believe that I can lose it over time if I don't stay submitted to God. I don't think it's as easy to backslide as I was taught growing up. I think it's a very slow process, but eventually you can be totally away from God's presence.

Originally Posted by Sherri

I believe that it's the Spirit of God residing in me, but I do believe that I can lose it over time if I don't stay submitted to God. I don't think it's as easy to backslide as I was taught growing up. I think it's a very slow process, but eventually you can be totally away from God's presence.

Ok that helps, thanks.

Is there any scriptures that support you losing the gift?

[HeavenlyOne]

While I don't believe God takes back His gifts, I do believe that we are able to give it back to Him.

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

While I don't believe God takes back His gifts, I do believe that we are able to give it back to Him.

Thanks; that's more what I was wanting to say.

[Kay B]

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

While I don't believe God takes back His gifts, I do believe that we are able to give it back to Him.

I Agree.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

While I don't believe God takes back His gifts, I do believe that we are able to give it back to Him.

I agree...

It is possible, through my own self-will and disobedience to forfeit the Gift that was given.

The promise is never rescinded...the Gift never yanked because I don't measure up.

But my sinful and low-level living cause ME to withdraw from HIM.

The Spirit of Christ and the spirit of man canNOT reside in the same temple...anyone who thinks otherwise is deceived.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Barb

I agree...

It is possible, through my own self-will and disobedience to forfeit the Gift that was given.

The promise is never rescinded...the Gift never yanked because I don't measure up.

But my sinful and low-level living cause ME to withdraw from HIM.

The Spirit of Christ and the spirit of man canNOT reside in the same temple...anyone who thinks otherwise is deceived.

Having said the above, I do know that Eli's DIL named her child Ichobod because the glory of the Lord had departed...

It is a fact that God's Spirit cannot remain in an unclean vessel. If sin is there, Jesus is not.

Whether He leaves or we walk away, the result is the same.