Truth Seeker wrote: The notion that the Holy Spirit works in such a way that he cannot be resisted is palpable nonsense. Or else how can we be said to grieve him, quench him etc.?
To complete the picture of the Christian you must remember his wrtetched estate. Iniquity still holds sway over his flesh condition. There is a struggle between the two opposing powers. This is not human fault this is human sin; - a status only when the Spirit is indwelling.
17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Do not expect or teach that this is an easy battle! Paul's teaching at Romans 7:14ff is important here.
12/19/08 2:38 PM
