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Originally Posted by Pressing-On
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 have never seen the scripture support any view other than the Holy Ghost providing both sealing, power and the evidence - the selfsame Spirit. |
Well, that's because you believe Spirit Baptism (with tongues) is limited to one experience, multi-functional. Others believe in a multi-experiential spirit that is multi-functional. In other words, what the Spirit does in Acts, is not what the Spirit does in
John 3 or what the Spirit will do at the Resurrection of the dead. Same Spirit, different function for the believer.
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