If the apostle Paul himself had not warned us about quenching the Spirit, who among us would have thought it was possible (1 Thessalonians 5:19–22)? To suggest that the omnipotent Spirit of God could ever be quenched, and thus restricted in what he might do otherwise in our lives, and in the life of the local church, is to tread on thin theological ice.
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and...
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
''So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood.'' Hebrews13:12 (ESV). The blood of Christ not...
