August 10, 2008

What We Believe
About the Holy Spirit's Work in the World, the Church and the Believer, pt. 7
Steve Lane

A. Introduction/Review

We have covered many aspects of being filled with the Spirit and the Holy Spirit's work.
Definition of some terms
Practical examples
B. Full of the Holy Spirit

full/fill (verb): pimplemi Luke 5: 26
Acts 2: 4
Acts 4: 8,31
Acts 13: 9
other verb: pleroo Acts 13: 52
Ephesians 5: 18
fulfillment (noun): pleres Luke 4: 1
Acts 6: 3,5
Acts 7: 55
Acts 9: 17
Acts 11: 24
Used for physical things (eg. boats, baskets, or a sponge). Or, 'full' of awe, fear or sorrow.

"What wholly takes possession of the mind is said to fill it."
-Wuest, Word Studies in the Greek

So, we often talk about surrender when we are talking about being filled with the Spirit.

"He possesses the volitional, rational and emotional activities."

John 7: 37 - 38
If anyone is thirsty... (desire and faith)

Setting your mind on what the Spirit desires -- not what you desire. (Your desires transformed)

Acts 4: 31
Acts 6:3,5
Individuals and groups are spoken of as being Spirit-filled.

C. Practical Examples:

You are in the Word and praying every day. (good)
Growth must include honest evaluation, repentance, surrender and obedience.

Being filled with the Spirit conforms us more and more to the image of Christ.

Romans 8: 6
His desires permeate our being.

1 Thessalonians 1: 2 - 10
What does it look like?

Desire Romans 8: 5
Power Acts 1: 8
Colossians 1: 28
Purpose 2 Corinthians 5: 14 - 20
Character Galatians 5: 22 - 24
2 Corinthians 2: 15 - 16

What is your focus? Is it God's purpose in the world, jobs, struggles and family?
When is the last time you had passionate prayer for
?
What was your focus last week and the week before?
Primarily, how does it affect the purposes of God?
Stephen was not an Apostle or elder, but his primary objective was... Acts 6 - 7

D. Conclusion

Being Spirit-filled permeates everything we do. It directs what we do and how we do it.

He wants to give you the joy of union with Him that comes with being Spirit-filled.