Unlocking the Power of the Holy Spirit (2)
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May 2, 2021 The Spirit Empowers Believers for Life in Christ
May 2, 2021 The Spirit Empowers Believers for Life in Christ
May 9: The Spirit Creates Unity Among Believers;
May 16: The Spirit Gifts God’s People for Service;
May 23: The Spirit Enables Believers to Stand Strong.
“A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.” (John 10:10, HCSB)
‘The Adequate Christian Life.[1]’ He describes the ‘adequate Christian life’ as simply, ‘doing the best one can.’[2]
[1] Charles Stanley The Wonderful Spirit Filled Life (Nashville, TN.: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1992), xiii.
[2] Ibid., xiv..
as Jesus described the identity and defined the task of the Holy Spirit His followers learned that a Holy Spirit filled life was indeed more than ‘adequate.’ Rather it was truly abundant.
The abundant life is fully in view in Acts as miracles occur, as men and women faithfully and fearlessly proclaim the good news of Jesus – even while being persecuted, beaten, killed, shipwrecked, and more!
Eph 5:18 is the only command in all of the Bible that tells us to ‘be filled’ with the Holy Spirit. If you’ll notice, Paul doesn’t give a clear, step by step process of how to be filled. He simply writes, “be filled.”
a). This One is Not Like The Other
On the basis of the doctrinal foundation laid out in chapters 1–3, Paul exhorted believers to walk in unity (4:1–16), holiness (4:17–32), love (5:1–6), and light (5:7–14), and now finally he exhorts them to walk in wisdom (5:15–6:9).[1]
[1] Hoehner, H. W., Comfort, P. W., & Davids, P. H. (2008). Cornerstone biblical commentary: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1&2 Thessalonians, Philemon. (Vol. 16, p. 107). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
Too often telling the difference between a believer and a non-believer is what one does for the hour or so on Sunday morning churches are open.
‘I’m Their Leader…Which Way Did They Go?’ vs 17
What has God brought you to in your life?
c). Who is in charge around here? vs 18
Paul’s command is to allow what God has already done in us be the overwhelming power and control of our lives.
d). What’s the difference? Vs 19-21
1. we are to be known as those whose lives are marked by praise, thanksgiving, and instruction.
2. we are to be known as thankful people
3. we are to be known as those who seek the welfare of others before our own regularly