of the Spirit (air) being in the believer while the believer is in the Spirit (air). It is certainly consistent with Paul’s observation on Mars Hill concerning a God in whom “we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). At the same time, this God, through His eternal Spirit, is in us! The abiding presence of this Spirit motivates the believer to develop a mind-set oriented toward spiritual desires (v. 5). Paul does not negate the natural desires; instead he urges believers to bring them under
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