1 Thessalonians 4:7-8
What is written? (ESV)
For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.
What does it say?
God has called us to be holy and not to be impure. Therefore, whoever chooses to disregard this is disregarding the very God that has given his Holy Spirit to you.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is giving his final admonitions in his letter to the Thessalonians and imploring them to remain sanctified especially avoiding sexual immorality (vs 3).
How 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 is applied across Bible answers
Is there an inward call of God?
There is one calling here (God's) and Paul warns about a Christian's ability to "disregard" it, even in spite of His giving of His Spirit. To "disregard" God, is to reject God.
Where is the Holy Spirit dwelling today?
God gave his Spirit to those who have responded to his call for holiness.
Why does God give the non-miraculous gift of the Holy Spirit? (Acts 2:38-39)
God, the Fathger, is the one who gives the Holy Spirit - His Spirit.
