Filled With the Holy Spirit

Christians are called to be constantly filled with the Holy Spirit, living lives under His control.

Ephesians 5:15-21

Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit a “Second Blessing”?

The baptism in the Holy Spirit, while theologically distinct from regeneration and justification, occurs at the same time — when we become believers in Christ.

Acts 1:8; 2:38-39; 1 Corinthians 12:13

What Happens When We Are Baptized in the Holy Spirit?

When we were baptized in the Holy Spirit, we were initiated into the New Covenant, placed into the Church, given spiritual gifts, and empowered to be Christ’s witnesses.

Acts 1:4-5

What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promised experience of the Spirit being poured out, coming upon, and filling God’s New Covenant people.

Mark 1:1-8; John 1:29-34

The Gifts of the Spirit

Spiritual gifts are concrete expressions of God’s grace, manifested by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, given to each believer in order to strengthen the church and enable us to serve others in love.

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

The Fruit of the Spirit

The Spirit is at work in believers to enable them to resist the desires of their fallen nature and to be conformed to Christ.

Galatians 5:13-26

Dead or Alive?

God showed us mercy while we were dead in our trespasses and sins, by making us alive, by raising us up, and by seating us together with Christ; so that, we might walk in those good works God has prepared for us.

Ephesians 2:1-10

The Spirit and the Church

The Spirit is working to join us to the Church to be the place where God dwells.

Ephesians 2:19-22

The Spirit and the World

The Spirit has been sent to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, so that it may be drawn to Christ.

John 16:5-11

The Spirit and Jesus

The Spirit has been sent by Jesus to testify to Christ, and to enable us to point others to Jesus as well.

John 15:26-27

The Spirit, the Word, and the Means of Grace

God wants to fill His people with His Spirit and this is primarily done as we consistently participate in faith with the means of grace He has ordained for His people.

Acts 2:42

The Person of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity. He indwells us personally, and this gives us the unique ability to know and experience His presence on a continual basis. Therefore, it is important that we come to know this Person, who is God.

Romans 8:12-27

The Holy Spirit: The Empowering Presence of God

The Holy Spirit is the Empowering Presence of God Himself, sent to grant wisdom, power, gifts, and character from the Holy Trinity to the people of God.

2 Corinthians 13:14

The Kingdom of God

How often do we argue the finer points of Scripture with individuals who may never see the Kingdom of God. We need to learn to major in the majors and minor in the minors.

John 3:1-21

The Character of Christ

It is imperative that we have a fully developed image of Christ, and that image should have a deep impact on every area of our lives.

Revelation 19:6-16

What It Means to be a Disciple

A disciple is one who recognizes their sin, receives the forgiveness offered in Christ, and lives a life of worship and service in the context of a local community of believers.

Acts 2:36-47

Created to be a Dreamer

We all take actions, pursue relationships, and feel emotions, based on rational beliefs that we have defined within our lives. What is it that informs those definitions? It is the mindsets or dreams that we base our lives upon. How do we respond when those dreams or mindsets appear to be shattered?

John 20:1-10