significance unity 1. we need to restore unity to the body of christ. faith 2. we need to restore...
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Significance
1. We need to restore unityunity to the body
of Christ.
2. We need to restore faithfaith to
condemned Christians.
3. We need to release the powerpower of
God in the church.
Schism
Gifts of the SpiritGifts of the SpiritFruit of the SpiritFruit of the Spirit
Service Service SanctificationSanctification
The powerThe powerThe PersonThe Person
Some believersSome believersAll believersAll believers
SubsequentSubsequentSimultaneousSimultaneous
After conversionAfter conversionAt conversionAt conversion
PentecostalPentecostalEvangelicalEvangelicalPau
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Paul’s
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Luke
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Luke
& A
cts
Semantics
Christians often use the same words with Christians often use the same words with
different shades of meaning. The basic meaning different shades of meaning. The basic meaning
of of “baptised in the Spirit”“baptised in the Spirit” is is “immersed in the “immersed in the
Spirit.”Spirit.” Yet Paul and Luke use it with a different Yet Paul and Luke use it with a different
focus. Failure to realise this has caused much focus. Failure to realise this has caused much
division among believers, depending on which division among believers, depending on which
view they emphasise.view they emphasise.
Semantics
Paul uses the
phrase “baptised in
the Spirit” to
denote receiving receiving
the Personthe Person of the
Spirit.
Luke uses the
phrase “baptised in
the Spirit” to
denote releasing releasing
the powerthe power of the
Spirit.
Semantics
PaulPaul
Receiving the PersonReceiving the Person
Salvation and Salvation and
sanctificationsanctification
Holy Spirit working in Holy Spirit working in
usus
LukeLuke
Releasing the powerReleasing the power
Service and spiritual Service and spiritual
giftsgifts
Holy Spirit working Holy Spirit working
through usthrough us
Summary
1. You receive the PersonPerson of the Spirit
at salvation
2. You enjoy the presencepresence of the Spirit
from salvation
3. You release the powerpower of the Spirit
after salvation
So what?
1. Charismaniacs:Charismaniacs: avoid pride and
pressuring.
2. Cessationists:Cessationists: do not quench the
Spirit’s fire.
3. Condemned:Condemned: rest in His presence;
trust for his power.