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Originally Posted by Originalist
Paul clearly says that they had received the Spirit based on a message they had heard (vs 2, 5) He indisputably labels that message as justification by faith (verse 8). In verse 14 he clearly says it is by faith in that message that we receive the Spirit.
Justification by faith is the only message the Spirit will validate and endorse by filling someone.
Catholics and Mormons are not taught this, thus it is not the Holy Ghost they are receiving.
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Yep the message of faith, believe on jesus, repent and be baptized. Pretty simple message of faith. Nothing there says you have to believe that you are justified by faith only or you are damned.
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