Hello brother Steward. I'm one who believes the "gift" is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. You stated at one point, "The Scriptures absolutely teach that the Holy Spirit indwells the Christian (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:18-20). That’s not what’s “up for discussion” here." Since we believe the same on that point, I'm curious …
Hello brother Steward. I'm one who believes the "gift" is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. You stated at one point, "The Scriptures absolutely teach that the Holy Spirit indwells the Christian (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:18-20). That’s not what’s “up for discussion” here." Since we believe the same on that point, I'm curious to know: When, at what point, does the Holy Spirt come to abide in the genuinely converted Christian? What verse (if not Acts 2:38) tells us when the Holy Spirit enters the Christian's soul? (BTiW, love your articles and appreciate your work in writing and posting. - Ray Wallace, Pine Valley church of Christ, Bayfield, CO
When a person becomes a Christian that's when the Spirit comes and dwells in the Christian - I think that's what Acts 5:32 is pointing to. Perhaps that's what Acts 2:38 is also referring to. Thanks for the encouragement!
Hello brother Steward. I'm one who believes the "gift" is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. You stated at one point, "The Scriptures absolutely teach that the Holy Spirit indwells the Christian (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:18-20). That’s not what’s “up for discussion” here." Since we believe the same on that point, I'm curious to know: When, at what point, does the Holy Spirt come to abide in the genuinely converted Christian? What verse (if not Acts 2:38) tells us when the Holy Spirit enters the Christian's soul? (BTiW, love your articles and appreciate your work in writing and posting. - Ray Wallace, Pine Valley church of Christ, Bayfield, CO
When a person becomes a Christian that's when the Spirit comes and dwells in the Christian - I think that's what Acts 5:32 is pointing to. Perhaps that's what Acts 2:38 is also referring to. Thanks for the encouragement!