Term

distinguishing between spirits

A special ability to recognize the influence of the Holy Spirit or demonic spirits in a person or situation.

Filed underPneumatology

Definition

A special ability to recognize the influence of the Holy Spirit or of demonic spirits in a person or situation (1 Corinthians 12:10).

Scripture

  • 1 Corinthians 12:10

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 20B.2Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 20B.2.

Last revised August 14, 2026