Where in the Bible does it teach being "Slain in the Spirit?"?

Answer 1

It actually doesn't in those words.

The Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:16-23
The Holy Spirit’s presence is essential to living the Christian life. The work that believers are called to do cannot be fruitful apart from Him—our sinful nature would always be hindering any attempt we’d make to be Christlike. Consider the example of the disciple Peter: he spent three years eating, sleeping, and learning in the presence of Jesus, and yet, before the Crucifixion, he nevertheless denied knowing the Lord. Peter was unable to live the Christian life on his own. But when the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, the coward became a powerful preacher.
What happened to Peter happens to every person who receives Jesus, but many do not realize what a resource is available to them—God’s Spirit is the believer’s internal motivator for expressing external evidence of faith. He provides the power to live the Christian life and work effectively for the Lord.
The visible proof we present is the fruit of the Spirit. Some aspects may be stronger in our life than others. They may not all be expressed at the same time in the same proportion, but every one of those characteristics is within us because the Holy Spirit dwells in our hearts
The practical truth is that we must exercise spiritual attitudes even if we don’t feel them. We are to be loving, though we may not feel love. We are to be kind when harshness makes more sense humanly. We are to practice patience when anger wants to take over. And the great mystery is that when we rely on the Spirit, our heart changes—love takes root, kindness feels right, and patience produces a peaceful spirit. You reap what you sow?
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Jonah 1-2
The story of Jonah’s resistance to the Lord’s calling is legendary. But isn’t it unfortunate that God had to go to such extreme measures to get His prophet to obey?
Jonah did what we all sometimes try to do — namely, substitute our plan for God’s. There are times when we know what the Lord has in mind, but resist anyway. Then whenever we pray, it seems He brings up the issue we have been trying to avoid. The pressure to act never lets up until we decide either to do what God asks or to quit praying. So we proceed, but not according to the plan laid before us. Instead, we choose a course that fit our desires, and we try to drown out God’s voice in a flurry of activity. Maybe we even get involved in some ministry, hoping that He will be appeased.
All of that busyness and service from wrong motivation will bring only misery. Anything short of complete obedience is disobedience; if getting us to learn this principle requires that we be swallowed up by whale-sized trouble, God will allow it in our life. The Lord is not interested in our convenience or comfort; He is focused on conforming His children to Christlikeness and using them to spread the Gospel throughout the world. Substituting our shortsighted plan for His is selfish.
When we resist God’s perfect plan for our life because of what it might cost us in wealth, time, or social status, we fall deeper into the belly of strife and distress. But the moment we repent and commit to obey, we are purged from the self-imposed prison of disobedience. Following the Lord’s plan for our life is the way to peace and joy.
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Answer 2

It doesn't teach it anywhere.
I have no idea where the concept came from, but, when I see groups of adults lining up at an altar to have their spirits slain...I can hear, in my mind, demonic laughter.
I suspect most of these people are "posers", which, I suppose is bad enough...but I am even more afraid for those who are truly being knocked out. I am afraid the spirit behind that thing is definitely NOT holy!!

Answer 3

Dear nobodies inc.,

i don't believe being Slain in the Spirit is found anywhere in the Bible. It is a term that Charismatics and Word-Faith teachers have popularized. They often reference Paul's encounter with Jesus on the Damascus Road in Acts where Paul was knocked off his horse.

Hope that helps,

Nickster

Answer 4

It doesn't. That is something that has been thought up, like a catch phrase, by some religious people. I believe it is supposed to mean the Holy Spirit is in control of you and not yourself. I could be wrong. I could also think of better ways to describe being in complete agreement with God's will.

Answer 5

Not sure about that exact wording but i have read about being spiritually dead. Thats basically when your consept of right and wrong is gone.

Answer 6

It doesn't! If it gives a small hint of this concept, it will be nothing like what is portayed in charismatic churches today.

Answer 7

not sure about that exact quote.. i've heard of "being dead to sin" (the physical), and being born again (the spirit). ?

Answer 8

it doesn't

Answer 9

idk