tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904131557407437280.post8715976220604274021..comments2024-03-01T06:37:23.016-07:00Comments on Daniel and Friends: Strange Fire: A Push in the Right DirectionDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08108247085183735564noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904131557407437280.post-8954153168373881542014-01-24T08:29:23.153-07:002014-01-24T08:29:23.153-07:00Acts 5:32 And we are witnesses to these things, an...Acts 5:32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” <br /><br /><br />I noticed something interesting in this verse: the connection between being submitted to the commands of Christ and the active presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. <br />Traditionally Pentecostals identify the presence of the Holy Spirit with speaking in an unknown tongue - a second filling that sometimes occurs concurrent with conversion ; sometimes later. <br />In fact the tongues experience is supposed to give a way to obey God- or at least greater boldness in sharing the gospel . <br />But I think what has happened is the supposed revelations a person gets "under the anointing " have super ceded the clear commands of Christ in the Scripture; and clear doctrinal teachings . <br />Often I have seen charismatics are rebellious toward any kind of authority- within or without the church. <br />When approached about obedience to the commands of Christ , charismatics often pull the "legalism" card to silence any discussion about the true work of sanctification by the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer .<br />A demonstration of a life lived in total surrender to the will of God ( as determined by the Word of God - not just a supernatural experience - might result in the churches being filled with Holy Spirit regenerated believers with testimonies of many miracles that truly give glory to God.<br /><br /><br />Good job on your blog<br />Looking forward to the follow up ! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com