Baptism by the Spirit is a one-time act which places you, the believer, in the body of Christ, while filling of the Spirit is a repeated experience of submission to the Spirit which brings you power for growth and service. In part 4 of The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 and Ephesians 5:15-21.
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Study Notes
The Person of the Spirit
“God the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force or presence- He is a Person, a member of the Triune Godhead, who is to be loved and obeyed.”
The Work of the Spirit
“The work of the Holy Spirit is to manifest the active presence of God in the world, and especially in the church.”
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The Holy Spirit’s Work
- In the Old Testament Era
- In the Life of Christ
- In the Church Era
Spirit Baptism: The Prepositional Controversy
- Baptism BY/ IN/ WITH/ OF the Spirit
Spirit Baptism: Controversy Concerns
- Harm from “Two-Class Christianity”
- Harm from Tongues Speaking Assertions
- There are many degrees of empowering, fellowship with God and personal Christian maturity
A Better Expression…
- Filling of the Spirit… Spirit Filling… Fullness of the Spirit
Keys to Spirit Filling
- Confession
- Repentance
- Renewed Commitment/ Submission
- Faithful Expectation
Applying the Text
- Are you filled with the Spirit?