The main evidence that someone is being filled with the Holy Spirit is a demonstration of power for ministry in some kind of vocal way. This includes speaking in other tongues, prophecy, singing, preaching, proclaiming, or speaking boldly. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is an experience that is continuous. It\u2019s a lifestyle! The Father fills us with His Holy Spirit so that we can have power to live our lives and minister to others.<\/p>\n
A Person \u2013 equal with Jesus & the Father<\/strong> A Promise<\/strong> A Gift<\/strong> A Seal (mark) of Ownership<\/strong> A Guarantee<\/strong> A Deposit<\/strong> A Companion<\/strong> A Counselor<\/strong><\/p>\n The Truth<\/strong><\/p>\n The Greek word and meaning (tense) are shown in brackets [ ].<\/p>\n Elisabeth filled with the Holy Sprit. The Holy Sprit was upon Simeon. Jesus full of the Holy Spirit. (Disciples) will be clothed, endued with power. Peter filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 10:44 (NIV)<\/strong> <\/p>\n Acts 11:15 (NIV)<\/strong> Holy Spirit fell on Cornelius\u2019 household. Disciples filled with the Holy Spirit. Why are intelligent words and prophecy better than \u2018tongues\u2019 in a public setting?<\/p>\n Do you have any questions about the Holy Spirit?<\/p>\n
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\n(17) the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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\n(5) For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.\u201d<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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\n(14) who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God\u2019s possession\u2014to the praise of his glory.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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\n(22) set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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\n(18) I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\n(14) He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you.
\n(15) All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.\u201d<\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWhat Is the Holy Spirit For?<\/h2>\n
\n(5) Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.
\n(6) When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken.
\n(7) Utterly amazed, they asked: \u201cAren\u2019t all these who are speaking Galileans?
\n(8) Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language?
\n(9) Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,
\n(10) Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome
\n(11) (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs\u2014we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!\u201d
\n(12) Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, \u201cWhat does this mean?\u201d<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\n(14) Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: \u201cFellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.
\n(15) These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It\u2019s only nine in the morning!
\n(16) No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
\n(17) \u201c \u2018In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
\n(18) Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\n(19) speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
\n(20) always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWhat Are the Results?<\/h2>\n
\n(42) In a loud voice she exclaimed: \u201cBlessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!
\n(43) But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
\n(44) As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
\n(45) Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!\u201d<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\n[Pletho \u2014 to fill, supply]\n\u2192 She prophesied.<\/p>\n
\n(26) It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord\u2019s Messiah.
\n(27) Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,
\n(28) Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
\n(29) \u201cSovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
\n(30) For my eyes have seen your salvation,
\n(31) which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
\n(32) a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.\u201d<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\n[Ep \u2014 upon]\n\u2192 He prophesied.<\/p>\n
\n(2) where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry.
\n(3) The devil said to him, \u201cIf you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.\u201d
\n(4) Jesus answered, \u201cIt is written: \u2018Man shall not live on bread alone.\u2019 \u201d
\n(5) The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world.
\n(6) And he said to him, \u201cI will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to.
\n(7) If you worship me, it will all be yours.\u201d
\n(8) Jesus answered, \u201cIt is written: \u2018Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.\u2019 \u201d
\n(9) The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. \u201cIf you are the Son of God,\u201d he said, \u201cthrow yourself down from here.
\n(10) For it is written: \u201c \u2018He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully;
\n(11) they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.\u2019 \u201d
\n(12) Jesus answered, \u201cIt is said: \u2018Do not put the Lord your God to the test.\u2019 \u201d
\n(13) When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.
\n(14) Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside.
\n(15) He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\n[Pleres \u2014 to fill]\n\u2192 He was teaching, empowering.<\/p>\n
\n[Enduo \u2014 to come upon, to sink down]\n\u2192 Power for ministry.<\/p>\n
\n[Plestheis \u2014 filled at that very moment]\n\u2192 He preached.<\/p>\n
\n(44) While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.<\/p>\n
\n(15) \u201cAs I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\n[Epipipto \u2014 to come upon, to fall upon]\n\u2192 They spoke in tongues, and exalted God.<\/p>\n
\n[Pleroo (iterative tense) \u2014 filled again or continuously]\n\u2192 Spoke, multitudes believed.<\/p>\nWho Can Receive the Holy Spirit?<\/h2>\n
\n(39) By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\nHow Often Can People Be Filled With the Holy Spirit?<\/h2>\n
What Are \u2018Tongues\u2019 For?<\/h2>\n
\n(2) For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit.
\n(3) But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.
\n(4) Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
\n(5) I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.
\n(6) Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction?
\n(7) Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the pipe or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes?
\n(8) Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?
\n(9) So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.
\n(10) Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.
\n(11) If then I do not grasp the meaning of what someone is saying, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and the speaker is a foreigner to me.
\n(12) So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church.
\n(13) For this reason the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say.
\n(14) For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
\n(15) So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding.
\n(16) Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, how can someone else, who is now put in the position of an inquirer, say \u201cAmen\u201d to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying?
\n(17) You are giving thanks well enough, but no one else is edified.
\n(18) I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\nAsk a Friend<\/h2>\n
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