06-28-2013, 01:54 AM
I believe that we are to be continually renewed by the gift of the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5:18 says, "And do not be drunk with wine, wherein is excess, but be filled with the Spirit." (The Way translation). I believe the gift of the Spirit is not just a one-time experience, it is to be continually occurring in the life of the believer. I am not talking about the gift of tongues (which I do believe is available today), but having a new experience with the Lord Jesus Christ to give you the strength to go on in the faith.