Is There A Difference?

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by mfblume

I believe and teach that Paul's words in Ephesians that speak of the spirit of wisdom and revelation is not speaking about the Holy Ghost, but rather our human spirits rendered sensitive so we can discern truths.

That would be the most reasonable explanation as the Book of Ephesians opens with the words, "...to the saints which are at Ephesus...". He is addressing the church, which was already spirit filled.

Clearly, the writer in Ephesians wants us to draw closer to God. We know that it is possible to become more sensitive and knowledgeable in the Spirit when we do so. I believe that is why it can be written in 1 Corinthians 12:11 "But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will." and why I Cor 14:1 encourages us to "desire" spiritual gifts."

All of these things are conditional toward our desire to pursue and draw closer to God.

I see no difference in the sealing of the Holy Ghost and the baptism for power, personally. It's all one and the same experience, and speaking in tongues indicates when that experience began.

I have never seen the scripture support any view other than the Holy Ghost providing both sealing, power and the evidence - the selfsame Spirit.