[ScubieNuc]

As I posted to kosta, the problem with Gnostic belief in the indwelling Spirit is that since the Holy Spirit directs one, one cannot do wrong. And if one does come into conflict with another, then they, by circular logic, do not have the indwelling Spirit.

Well, I have no idea who you would be talking about here. Every Christian that I know who believes in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the individual, don't claim that they "cannot do wrong." In fact they (we) know that we can do wrong, so that is why we search the Scriptures for the Holy Spirits guidance.

The 'conflicts' that you gloss over have to do with what we see as evidence of following the Spirit. If it isn't clearly shown in Scripture, then yes, us "protties" will be in conflict with you. But ultimately, we recognize that God will be our final judge as to whom is indwelt and following the Spirit.

[MarkBsnr]

***Every Christian that I know who believes in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the individual, don’t claim that they “cannot do wrong.” ***

Reread this and other topics. There are self described Christians here who believe that.

***If it isn’t clearly shown in Scripture, then yes, us “protties” will be in conflict with you. But ultimately, we recognize that God will be our final judge as to whom is indwelt and following the Spirit.***

There are many things that Protestants believe, in conflict with Scripture and each other. We agree that God is our final judge. We may disagree as to what and whom He judges. There are many here who claim that they will not be judged since they are saved and have already moved past judgement by Him.

We also disagree with many here who claim Gnostic beliefs, while denying that heretical label.