Slain in the Spirit: What Do the Scriptures Teach?

In recent years the belief and practice of being slain in the Spirit has gained considerable acceptance among some Churches and Groups. While there is debate whether the term should be “slain by the Spirit” or “slain in the Spirit,” these terms really mean one and the same thing. It is usually considered that “slain in the Spirit” is the more correct expression to use. When the teaching of being slain in the Spirit was first introduced it was opposed by many preachers and viewed with suspicion...