Holy Living, Preparation for Holy Service:

Lesson 2 The Spirit-Filled Life (Cloze test 138)

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Every believer possesses the Holy Spirit (), but the Spirit may reside and in his life. He may be a resident, but not the . As we yield the control of our lives He fills us more and more with Himself (). The infilling is received when the believer the Holy Spirit as being in full control of his life, completely .

The original Greek is in the imperative progressive - . The filling must be . The Apostle Peter was filled with the Spirit in Acts 2:4, again in Acts 4:8, and again in 4:31. Each day needs its new fullness.

1. Conditions of being filled by the Holy Spirit:

1. - Acts 2:38.

2. - Galatians 4:6.

3. The - John 7:37-39, also Isaiah 44:3.

4. - John 7:39.

5. - Acts 5:32.

6. - Luke 24:49 and Acts 1:4. Be unhurried.

7. - Luke 11:13.

8. - John 1:12.


2. Results of being Spirit-filled

1. Power to witness - .

2. Power to live a victorious Christian life - .

3. Glory will accrue to the Lord - .


Conclusion: We are not , but . We must overflow. Blessings must pour out. Notice the Bible pictures of the working of the Holy Spirit:

1. An - John 4:14.

2. An - John 7:37-39.

3. in the tree - Romans 8:11.

4. - Ephesians 5:18.


Discussion: Perhaps some of the class have recognized that they are not experiencing the filling of the Spirit. A time of confession and prayer may be a means of great blessing.


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