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Oct 26, 2008

The Filling of the Spirit

Passage: Acts 9:17

Preacher: Tim Badal

Series:The Amazing Change

Summary:

A Study of Paul's Conversion Part 5 Acts 9:17 "The Filling of the Spirit" To fully understand the Spirit-filled life, we must answer three key questions. 1. What are Paul's reasons for being Spirit-filled? Paul's command reminds us that we must: · Be controlled by the Spirit. · Be connected to the Spirit. · Comply with the Spirit's leading. · Be complete in Christ. 2. What are the personal requirements for being Spirit-filled? The Spirit-filled life requires: * Conversion by the Spirit. * Confession of sin. * Commitment to submit. This commitment: * Is to a person. * Reflects our position. * Should change our priorities. 3. What are some practical results of being Spirit-filled? The Spirit-filled life can positively affect our: * Worship. * Life after the wedding. * Family's well-being. * Work. * War with sin. * Witness to the world.

Detail:

A Study of Paul's Conversion

Part 5

Acts 9:17

"The Filling of the Spirit"

To fully understand the Spirit-filled life,

we must answer three key questions.

 1.     What are Paul's reasons for being Spirit-filled?

 Paul's command reminds us that we must:

 ·         Be controlled by the Spirit.

 ·         Be connected to the Spirit.

 ·         Comply with the Spirit's leading.

 ·         Be complete in Christ.

 2.     What are the personal requirements for being Spirit-filled?

 The Spirit-filled life requires:

  • Conversion by the Spirit.
  • Confession of sin.
  • Commitment to submit.

 This commitment:

  • Is to a person.
  • Reflects our position.
  • Should change our priorities.

 3.     What are some practical results of being Spirit-filled?

 The Spirit-filled life can positively affect our:

  • Worship.
  • Life after the wedding.
  • Family's well-being.
  • Work.
  • War with sin.
  • Witness to the world.