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[quote]Drich, you do realize that the passages you just offered as an excuse merely confirm that god gives away these superpowers, there isn't anything in there which contradicts the verse Rollers use to justify their religious observances.[/quote]I'd say the death by posinous snake is a pretty big condradiction. If the guy died then it is obvious he was not indowed with said 'spiritual gift.'
[quote] But by all means, attempt to erode the credibility of any given passage by reference to another passage until you're blue in the face. You're taking a load off of folks like me. Thanks buddy. It's always nice to meet a brother in disbelief.[/quote]Nothing has been erroded here. Paul's message simply explain not everyone yeilds all of the powers of the Holy Spirit. Nor are we in a position to 'name and claim' Spiritual powers. To claim a power of the Holy Spirit that has not been Given may not be a direct example of blaspheme of the Spirit, but I'd be inclined to think it is close.
I am not on either side of the arguement here. I am simply stating what the bible says and letting the chips fall where they may.
[quote]Drich, you do realize that the passages you just offered as an excuse merely confirm that god gives away these superpowers, there isn't anything in there which contradicts the verse Rollers use to justify their religious observances.[/quote]I'd say the death by posinous snake is a pretty big condradiction. If the guy died then it is obvious he was not indowed with said 'spiritual gift.'
[quote] But by all means, attempt to erode the credibility of any given passage by reference to another passage until you're blue in the face. You're taking a load off of folks like me. Thanks buddy. It's always nice to meet a brother in disbelief.[/quote]Nothing has been erroded here. Paul's message simply explain not everyone yeilds all of the powers of the Holy Spirit. Nor are we in a position to 'name and claim' Spiritual powers. To claim a power of the Holy Spirit that has not been Given may not be a direct example of blaspheme of the Spirit, but I'd be inclined to think it is close.
I am not on either side of the arguement here. I am simply stating what the bible says and letting the chips fall where they may.
