Being filled with the Spirit is shown to have had a dynamic and energising effect or 'power' (dunamis) in the New testament and in the lives of millions of people since then.
There is very little scripture to suggest that the Holy Spirit comes upon men like a quiet breath, unobtrusive and unnoticed. It is usually very noticeable. Manifistations of the Spirit include fire, wind, noise, wonders, outward signs, powers, and visible effects.
God does not give his gifts to the unconverted nor his Holy Spirit to the world. But when we are born-again, we are encouraged to be filled, just as Paul admonished the churches.
I am looking at what the bible says about these things. Some turn to church history, trying to prove that Apostolic power died out with the Apostles. But there is not a scrap of biblical evidence to indicate this ever happened.
Christianity was never intended to be anything but an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It is a reviving, quickening, renewing energy. Revival is not an extraordinary happening above and beyond normal Christianity. Christianity is revival. The Spirit of God took the field long ago, and has never withdrawn from the battle! He does not 'visit' now and then: He came to stay permanently.
Revival is always there when the word is preached, and the Spirit is present.
Be aware of the impact of His Spirit in your own life.....serving Him
There is very little scripture to suggest that the Holy Spirit comes upon men like a quiet breath, unobtrusive and unnoticed. It is usually very noticeable. Manifistations of the Spirit include fire, wind, noise, wonders, outward signs, powers, and visible effects.
God does not give his gifts to the unconverted nor his Holy Spirit to the world. But when we are born-again, we are encouraged to be filled, just as Paul admonished the churches.
I am looking at what the bible says about these things. Some turn to church history, trying to prove that Apostolic power died out with the Apostles. But there is not a scrap of biblical evidence to indicate this ever happened.
Christianity was never intended to be anything but an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It is a reviving, quickening, renewing energy. Revival is not an extraordinary happening above and beyond normal Christianity. Christianity is revival. The Spirit of God took the field long ago, and has never withdrawn from the battle! He does not 'visit' now and then: He came to stay permanently.
Revival is always there when the word is preached, and the Spirit is present.
Be aware of the impact of His Spirit in your own life.....serving Him
