Daniel Marsh
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It's not the "mocking" that is the issue. It is that the Bible clearly states that they "supposed they were drunk" so they did believe the apostles were drunk. They didn't know, but that is what they thought, according to the Bible!
But if you want to think "they did not believe the apostles were drunk", it's ok by me but it is not what's written in the Bible. Just FYI -
I don't really see where that in itself is all that important. But what I do see as being important is that people to mock other people because they do suppose things that are not true. That happens today as well. I have, as I am sure others have as well, seen where some "Christians" mock and put down other "Christians" because of some of the way the Holy Spirit moves on people. In that case, as in the case in Acts, they are not actually mocking the people but the Lord!!! And that is important.
There is a lot said in the Bible about scoffers, and those that mock others. And I have personally seen cases today where some have mocked Christians for thinking they felt something we called being drunk in the Spirit. That is not against the people, that scoffing and mocking is against God, and that is a very great problem - which is the only reason I brought it up. And note: I am not saying Daniel Marsh is thinking that way. I am just making a comment. They did suppose the Apostles were drunk when the Spirit came upon them. Peter explained that, as recorded in the Scriptures. And so they mocked them!
We mock other people and make judgements about them for all sorts of reasons! This thread was not about being drunk in the Spirit or otherwise, but it was about "Holy Laughter" and I have also seen scoffers in that area. And there often seems to be a connection.
So bringing up the "mocking" was a good thing. Whether they did it because they actually supposed the Apostles were or not is not a big issue, but I just thought I would point that out to you. Often I find out that the things I do not think are a big deal in the Bible, the Lord comes back and shows me some important significance to them. He might to that now. Have you ever felt the Spirit come on you in such a way that you feel drunk? It is really pretty amazing, in that He really demonstrates His power at that time.
Acts 2:13 New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition (NRSVACE)
13 But others sneered and said, ‘They are filled with new wine.’
You my friend do not understand mocking. They knew the apostles were not drunk.
It would be like saying all democrats are communists.
Clearly a democrat is not a communist.
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