Nor can everyone explain their own beliefs.
I find NOTHING whatsoever that teaches the Spirit of the Lord dwells in sin, yet men claim to have the Spirit of the Lord IN THEM, while they sin.
God Bless,
Taken
I didn't catch this. Sorry.
In the OT the Holy Spirit fell upon upon persons.
In the NT the Holy Spirit indwells us because we are in Christ --- He dwells in our spirit. Our spirit also affects our soul where the sin nature resides and this is how the Holy Spirit affects us. He does not possess us, but lives with us.
IF we do live a life of sin, the Holy Spirit will depart. This is when we're in danger of losing our salvation. You're right, the Holy Spirit cannot LIVE WITH SIN.
But, as I've stated, this is different from committing a sin. We are exhorted throughout scripture to obey and live a life pleasing to God. We are exhorted this way by the same persons, especially Paul, who tell us how the Holy Spirit abides in us, so apparently it's true that the Holy Spirit does not force us to obey, but only helps us.
If you want to continue with this, it'll have to be tomorrow.
It's 11 pm here.