Ephesians 5:18 — "be filled with the Spirit" is a CONTRAST to being drunk with wine, not a comparison; "drunk in the Spirit" is a misreading.
Answering Questions From Live Chat Today on Theology, Apologetics and the Christian Life
00:48:55 – 00:50:56
Mike addresses "drunk in the Spirit" and "slain in the Spirit" claims.
Some charismatics cite Ephesians 5:18 to justify being drunk in the Spirit: "do not be drunk with wine... but be filled with the Spirit." Mike says this is a contrast, not a comparison. Being drunk is explicitly called dissipation (waste) and condemned. The conjunction "but" signals contrast. The fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5) includes self-control, joy, peace, etc. — not loss of physical control.
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Answering Questions From Live Chat Today on Theology, Apologetics and the Christian Life @ 00:48:552019-03-13