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Slain In The Spirit

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‘Slain’... By What Spirit?
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 Carol Brooks

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.  (2 Timothy 2:15 NASB)

    PART I
    Introduction - The Never Ending Quest For Signs and Wonders

    Slain In The Spirit
    Seen as a clear sign of the infilling of the Holy Spirit this is a much sought-after experience
    in Charismatic and Pentecostal circles.

    History

    The Final Arbitrator
    ALL our decisions have be based NOT what took place in this ministry or that, NOT on anything anyone may claim or teach, and NOT on personal experiences (whether our own or someone else's), but on what the Word of God says - Nothing more, nothing less.


    PART II
    Is There A Biblical Basis For Being "Slain" or "Resting" In The Spirit? 
    Examining the 'Proof Texts'
    Footnote: Voluntarily Falling


    PART III
    Related Phenomena - Is There A Biblical Basis For
    Shaking In The Spirit, Being Drunk In The Spirit, "Holy" Laughter, or Trances


    PART IV...Kundalini
     Slain in The Spirit or An Awakened Kundalini?
     Comparing the Supposedly 'Christian' Phenomenon of 'Slain In The Spirit' with the Ancient Hindu tradition of awakening' Kundalini - a concentrated life force associated with the goddess Shakti. Not only are the the requirements for receiving are the same, but the methods of transmissions are the same and the resulting physical manifestations are virtually indistinguishable. How then can these practices be Christian? Yet fools still rush in where angels fear to tread.

Understanding The Terms Chakras and  Kundalini.

How Kundalini Is Awakened.
The 'awakening' of the Kundalini (expanded states of consciousness), is often brought about by a guru conferring the spiritual "power" or awakening on disciples by means of a touch to the forehead - the ancient Hindu custom of Shaktipat. It is the most common method of transmission. 

The Physical Manifestations of an "Awakened Kundalini".
The physical manifestations of 'Slain in The Spirit' and an 'awakened' Kundalini are indistinguishable. Can You Tell The Difference?

A New Or Very, Very Old Thing

The Ultimate Purpose of a Kundalini Awakening.
Unleashing the "Divinity" Within or union with the Divine

Kundalini And Catholic Mystics

Footnote - Hatha Yoga... Mere Physical Exercise Or Steps To An Awakened Kundalini?

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