Something to think about. Ephesians 5:18, "Filled with the Spirit," or "filled spiritually?"
“Be Filled With the Spirit?” Ephesians 2:18 Something To Think About For years this verse has served as a command to be filled with the Holy Spirit for not only Pentecostals and charismatics but for anyone who read it including yours truly. However, upon further reflection and an examination of the Greek text, I now disagree with the excepted interpretation. I believe that it is saying, “but be filled spiritually.” I no longer see it as a commandment to be filled with the Holy Spirit. The verses that follow seem to support my conclusion. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled spiritually, (in one’s spirit) 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. (Eph. 5:18-21 ESV) Those four