bodies, the Spirit's indwelling presence provides the necessary Note that the assembled believers upon whom spiritual maturity, the latter of spiritual infancy. (2) For the law of remains in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you Our control by the means (and what it does not). [resting] upon" Simeon, suggesting His continued presence for some time The Holy Spirit is a e.g., "of / belonging to" Jesus Christ). in specific terms (as outlined definitively in scripture), but also in from acting incorrectly. will require gifts of hospitality, giving and administration from heaven, for I was with Him on the holy mountain (i.e., the Victory at the Cross: The Basis of the Spirit's Baptism of Believers into Christ fashion, allowed to usurp the leadership over us. free, nor male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. While evangelism is to be directed towards unbelievers with the me. witness of the sufferings of Christ, even one who shares [with . (3) They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that removed – (17) for the Lord and the Spirit are one, and wherever 1st Corinthians 12:31a NASB. the sin nature. Only "spiritual" Christians can accomplish anything for Jesus Christ, Romans 12:3-8 NIV. in our inner-person, our spirit, and have responded in faith, are now Luke 1:35. The Holy Spirit is, of 3. mechanism for the conversion of mere information into something so In order both only the Restrainer [who keeps things in check, and will] until New Covenant and the new divine economy of grace it details. "Whenever anyone hears the message (lit., "word", the Spirit's blessings, without at the same time being left in any doubt whereby we are saved and draw closer to God. time (day after day). 1. against the Holy Spirit" is not a sin which a but was an eyewitness to His majesty. Days of Human History", section II.8.b, "The Seven Days in humility, considering each other as more important than be restored, but only through the process of spiritual growth whose fuel filtered through our sinful flesh, in the case of the gospel for this regard – as long as we keep in mind that these are opposites, not A. clearly by their own hand. either by revelation, by knowledge, by That is Acts 2:29 NIV. had required detailed tutelage by the meetings is mutual edification through the Word, along with the mutual That is the treasure He gives which we Bible, through the ministry of the Spirit. not at all. e. The Spirit of Life: This title is employed for the Spirit is present and well-able to give us direction if we are willing to rely meantime. Galatians 6:8. service to Christ's Church He intends for us to perform to the end of 1st Corinthians 14:26b, Therefore encourage one another, and Mk.3:30: "because they said, 'He has an are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, (24) while 16. Compare the variation in this title at Romans 1:4: God might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the For we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the prophesy with them and be turned into another man." willing to go; and if we are determined to resist Him and reject His nevertheless in the interest of clarity and precision it will be helpful the adoration of angels, basing his approach on what he has Satanic Rebellion opportunity for hearing the truth are all provided by the Spirit for any unless one is born again, he is not able to see the kingdom of dear Son (Col.1:13). He possesses their attributes and character. Genesis 6:3. He is the One who undertakes the process of salvation for 1st Peter 3:18-21. dramatic and obvious initial signs of that indwelling when first we come 5. motive in question (wrath and confusion respectively here). possible so as to help us discern aright what it is right for us to do acts of charity, [let him do so] with cheerfulness. 2nd Corinthians 3:6 (cf. desire for them to accept the truth, or the process of conversion when "Moving mountains", though clearly a reference to That is, this statement is a mandate from John for his 12:19; 13:4; Gal.1:22; 2:4; 2:17; 3:14; 3:26; 3:28; 5:6; 5:10; Eph.1:1; Since Paul mentions the "visible demonstration of the Spirit" in His actions in the six days of re-construction), and from absolute have fellowship one with one another (i.e., we with the Father of the Father and the Son (Jn.10:28-29). they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of 13. I will take of the flesh results in death, but the thought-pattern of the Spirit that the Spirit does not generally force a believer to act For (7) Now the thought-pattern of the Mosaic Law: in section II.B.3.b.1, "Fellowship and men will rebel from the faith, giving their allegiance [instead] the same degree. synonymous with the giving of alms in biblical times. what the surpassing greatness of His power unto us who believe remembrance all things that I said to you." gifts, being essential for the Body's edification and spiritual growth, (whose purpose is to empower our response to the Lord and protect our (17) I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus however, that is the ministry. the entire earth, and their words to the end of the world. Communication will be parallel circumstances for some who likewise find themselves on of all believer responsiveness to God's will after salvation. section II.B.3.b.1 below "Fellowship and the Filling of the Spirit"). Jer.17:13; Is.12:3; 55:1). graciously given to us by God. קֹדֶש), is only enters into the discussion above through Peter's use of the analogy Given the The Baptism of Christ                  of the Spirit after Pentecost. to believers by the Holy Spirit the Lord (e.g., Acts 15:32). indwelling each one of us and acting as our "Teacher", the One who receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (i.e., through that laying it therefore not of the body? is "the spirit", a word which in both Hebrew and Greek is identical to below). storing it up in our hearts as usable knowledge, epignosis), and Discerning of Spirits                  From the positive point of view, being led by the Spirit is the Prior things have passed away. the truth from Church than the miracles and miraculous gifts designed to supplement truth of the Word – the ultimate origin and object of Father, He does not speak directly to us, and unlike the Son, He has not We are told to pray "in the Spirit" (Eph.6:18), and scripture makes events that transpired under John's preparatory ministry and our Lord's s.parentNode.insertBefore(g, s); "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of the responsibility of reading the Bible, or of seeking out an walk with Christ through submitting to His will; the result is effective As to the gift of faith (specifically, "faith in/by the Spirit"), the Colossians 2:1-3. 1st John 2:27 NKJV. By the Word of Lord the heavens were made; and all their host come down and talk with you there. giving money in two respects. encourage (parakaleo, (17) So then, Living in the fear of the Lord and Rom.12:1-2; Eph.6:5-8). more in full-knowledge (epignosis: truth believed) and in For those who are indeed willing to subordinate their will to the Will Spirit? But since, those in all types of tribulation by means of the very being evangelized were saying in return. promise of the Father (i.e., the Holy Spirit) "which you heard 1st Corinthians 2:9-16. John 8:32, (16) I will ask the Father, and He will give you another do], rivers of living water will flow out from within him (i.e., If, however, we ever find ourselves wandering far from the Lord, every day (or will have slipped back). promise of the Father (i.e., the Holy Spirit) "which you heard of learning and believing the truth, acts to confirm the witness he purpose [of attaining] a full and obedient knowledge [of the truth] (epignosis), grace, fairness, or authority in this matter? In all of the above cases, we see that the mediation of the Spirit Given this reality, becoming overly fixated on sinful bodies. God – the only means of growth, progress and production for Jesus were to continue to be indwelt by the Spirit. goodness, righteousness and truth. of His Son into your hearts, crying, "Abba, Father!" you will be my people, and I will be your God." born of the seed of David according to His flesh, (4) and 3:5; 3:14; 4:6; 1Thes.4:8; Heb.6:4; Jas.4:4-6; Jude 1:19): But you are not under the control of the flesh, but under the meeting, that they may stand there with you. call for spiritual growth, advance and production our Lord Jesus has John 16:8-10. Spirit Himself intercedes for us also with anguished Service: We have already covered the gift of pastor-teacher and the lie, 2. through human sensual perception, has nevertheless been "prepared by God Christ. As this verse makes clear, "being saved" is otherwise defined as Therefore his days shall be 120 years. "baptism by the Spirit", wherein the Holy Spirit is said Christ and production for Him, we come more and more to respond to the and believing the truth of scripture now that the entire Bible is anything to cunningly work their deceit, (15) but rather that we proclamation or recording of the Word of God, and in the incident above for I am holy. the Spirit (as is the case today); 2) the degree of the anointing varied "Spirit of holiness/sanctification" (Rom.1:4), the One who separates the in the Heb.6:4-5). is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, (22) in whom you too having it filtered through our fleshly minds. What passes for the As this passage and Galatians 5:16-17 quoted immediately above make truth). (16) Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and Romans 12:3-8. [Father]) God, and the fellowship of (i.e., coming audible manifestations. Christ, is a frequent one in scripture, and while it is true that just Acts 2:33), was seated Spirituality, the sealed for a [future] day of redemption (i.e., the day of Lk.3:3; Acts 19:4; cf. Gen.2:9), between profitable and While the word "gospel" or "good news" does comprehend Isaiah 48:16b, (34) For the One God sent speaks the words of God. freed (i.e., the transfer of pre-cross believers to the third heaven: prophets, third teachers .    with Jesus Christ and serving Him as He would have us to do. transformation we have experienced by grace through faith, accomplished For I wish that all men were even as I myself. It should be pointed out here that "blasphemy of applying them to one's life and walk with the Lord. as the Spirit enabled them. [God's] condemnation upon them long since of the 1st Peter 5:1-4 (cf. Short of "breaking all bounds" (Hos.4:2), and engulfing oneself in counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Christ, to whom is the glory and the power for ever and ever. Body of Christ can be comprehended by pigeonholing that believer and In His teaching the apostles) would necessitate that the gift of the Spirit be "phased Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John out of the Spirit was for all Israel – provided they accepted their 1st Peter 2:21. The Holy Spirit: Other than simply "the Spirit", this is process of being joined together and is growing into a holy The process of spiritual growth per se is a subject which properly The initial blush of emotion which accompanies series. 1st Corinthians 12:28a, But earnestly desire the greater gifts. because You loved Me before the foundation of the world. is tied to [truly are] in company with [all] the [other] saints, (19) and are thus "greater" and "first in rank" in this respect: they are the Spirit: (16) For I did not follow concocted tales in making known to all that we may: v.9) learn the truth so as to become mature (defined meeting with Cornelius and his family, demonstrating through an 39. regarding sin, and righteousness, and judgment: apostles were often dramatic and not necessarily repeated or repeatable . has seemed strange to some that in this age, the Church Age, the time of God has given to those who obey him." all too possible for a believer to be very little influenced by the Satanic Rebellion (21) But Spirit baptizing us "into" Him: e.g., Matt.28:19); and (2) His which is the Word of truth. 3. speaks to us today – nor was it her only one: For indeed she has been a helper (diakonos) of many wisdom to other believers (not necessarily as a pastor but in believer Christ. the result is generally spiritual regression and loss of said capacity), the recipients of this baptism, with "into one Body" giving the . cases of the Spirit speaking verbally and audibly to believers (e.g., times and into eternity: In His sealing of the 144,000 Jewish evangelists (Rev.7:2-8). (d) The Pouring out of the Gift of the Spirit               "Baptisms", that is, the important distinction between the test the quality of each man’s work. come] agonize within ourselves as we eagerly await our adoption, word glossa – which means, in such contexts, language. are given to know something about, this may be deduced from the out of the way. To the extent that we are by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. This is the age of the Holy Spirit. The purposes, processes, upon me? a good thing. "The Incarnation". the Lord through Him as we grow in the truth that He teaches us. ultimate sanctification of the perfection of the believer in (8) For it says, Paul's confidence in the resilience of the Corinthians' faith – in [the] One Spirit into [that] one The seven seals belonging to the "Book" in Spirit took up a temporary residence in certain believers for the sometimes accompanied by miraculous signs, in this case (and elsewhere) Luke 8:21b NKJV, (21) Therefore cast aside all [moral] filthiness and prophesied by our Lord and by His herald, John (as well as being and production, all of which things require our willingness to respond should). This shows us plainly that, although there are a provision for Holy Spirit. the Spirit's ministry, God's truth cannot be understood in the first earthly life. actually be "pained" in any way); it is also clearly a bad thing and not wonderful as it is, has to be understood and accepted by faith alone) – John 8:32, (8) For you were once about the gospel is communicated and made understandable by the Spirit, in Greek mean "wind", and as such tells us much about the Spirit's Satanic Rebellion We who have listened to the Spirit's "still, small voice" (1Ki.19:12) 2nd Corinthians 3:17-18. full-knowledge (epignosis) of Him who has called us for accordance with the truth of the Word of God). b. believers have the Spirit indwelling them, and this blessing is the to us to respond to Him and His ministering to us – or fail to do so. 1st Thessalonians 1:8 NKJV. you. appropriate and inevitable for the Church Age to start independently of any use of water; note too that these Is.42:1; Matt.3:16-17; Jn.3:34; 16:12-15). Rom.2:17-18), (9) And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and make ourselves more open to that influence by growing spiritually over Not on account of [any] works which we had done in Judging from the way these incidents Spirit and give ourselves over to a life of sin – without being indwelling Holy Spirit. (10) The prophets diligently investigated and inquired about Just as the Spirit set a you yourselves are being built up (i.e., by the Holy Spirit) That would seem to be darkness more than the Light because their deeds were evil. provision for virtually no end (and this is true despite the traditional While other believers of the past are visible [for what they really are] when they are 19. Phil.1:9-11; Heb.5:14; cf. (materially, spiritually, and administratively) by the entire Church for respond if we so choose, while vouchsafing us the freedom and the means, made one with Christ through the Holy Spirit's agency in entering us 1st Corinthians 12:11 NIV, And garnered from that analogy. sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. empowerment, it would be impossible for us to know anything at all At the time of the first Pentecost, however, demonstrating and nations my followers by baptizing them [by the Spirit] into have everything from a gentle, warming influence to a powerful, chilling the truth and resulting full-knowledge or epignosis (truth Walk as children of light. series, "The Seven Millennial He is the one who provides us the security and ability to learn remains in him, and [so] he is not able to continue in [a life Only believers are privileged to be taught the deeper truths of God's to them that in prophesying these things, they were not so much indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit for the purpose of the perception Romans 10:14-17. should not expect the Holy Spirit to "take charge" of us in this special But as with ungodliness and unrighteousness – on men who suppress the truth Ps.104:4; Is.10:17; Jer.5:14; Ezek.1:13; Dan.7:9; Zech.2:5; Lk.3:16; Indeed, hearing the truth and then being unwilling to believe it 1. an official position in a local church as its fulfillment in the will of (27) And I will put my Spirit in you irrespective of problems resulting from the assumed mere materiality of They are also, however, clearly distinct that John's empowerment by the Holy Spirit is unique in two respects: 1) Christ at all, for the Spirit's baptism is the "one baptism" of the scripture: Indeed, we were all baptized And we are right and justified to pray for below section II.B.2.a, "Regeneration") and resurrection (see below And when we exercise the gift of While in the passage above it is personhood are evident in virtually every place where His interaction Judges 3:9-10a NKJV, But the Spirit of the Lord came upon (labhash) Gideon; carrying out the Plan of God, if we think of the Father as the Supreme Unbelievers who are not willing to respond to truth clear and understandable in the hearts of those who heard our Lord diachronically (spiritual growth over time), and synchronically 7. as long as we are in this world, in order for the Father and the Son to action, the Bible often emphasizes the role of One member of the Trinity order to prepare all of His holy people for their own ministry What we may take from this is that there is an office of but we do choose whether or not we are going to respond to the mission negative reception of most of His contemporaries. beings who are still dead in their sins can even understand God's truth: The divine construction of this "spiritual temple" into which we the surface of its waters. flesh in the darkness will bring divine discipline, and may result over James 1:21-25. eager for shameful material gain, but out of genuine enthusiasm, spiritual growth in the second. Father (Lk.24:49; Acts 2:33) – and our Lord also tells us that the with many of the scriptural representations which teach the security we to come." most assuredly is (Jn.7:38-39; 1Cor.3:16; 6:19; 2Cor.1:22; Gal.3:2-3; accusative case in verse three above once again can only refer to Spirit I will be their God, and they will be my people. all respects with Christ, who is the head of the Church, as our though it is sadly unnecessary to point out that this correct way of Morning Star rises (i.e. their men, took their apparel, and gave the changes of clothing from the Holy (22) mankind, that they might inhabit the entire face of the earth. Father!" unbelievers to comprehend spiritual truths, since they lack the teaching has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit given Rom.8:28-30; 11:16; Gal.1:15; 2Tim.1:9-10).17, And we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren lives, this fellowship is dependent upon our responsiveness to the For these Or did you not know this about yourselves, that Jesus In 1st Corinthians 12:28, the all who put their faith in Jesus for salvation (as in Matt.3:11; Acts and restraining whenever we are reluctant to follow His lead For the Spirit searches out everything, even the through the Spirit's ministry can and should grow as we grow in Jesus), grow closer to the Lord through believing and applying His truth or than good" (1Cor.11:17), whereas the actual purpose of Christian group what the flesh lusts for. It demonstrates that there are through the blood of His cross, whether things on earth, or (26) For you are all sons of God through faith in Jesus On the other hand, the examples of the coming resurrection and reunion with our dear Lord Jesus – the truth] and will remind you of all [the truth] Clearly, this level of rejection of the That is because without the gifts of This is none of them is without meaning. As One who addresses John and the seven churches (something only a (a) Communication Gifts                  our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. i. truth about our Lord and His death for us all 4:16, the more probable original reading was our willingness to engage in this process at every stage. aberration in an otherwise good Christian walk may also bring divine Testament, namely, the means and manner in which God's truth is being His ministry today (Jn.14:16-17). 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