part 2. being filled with the spirit.
Being filles with the spirit. (Sanctified.)
I Can’t say enough of how important it is to understand the biblical meaning of being filled with the Spirit. Also known as “being sanctified. “
The devil knows how extremely powerful it is for a person to get sanctified. Therefore, he has made many substitutes for the real experience. These substitutes have caused so much confusion and mockery of the real experience. It seems like every denomination has its own version or detour around it. Many so-called churches simply deny the entire thing.
The list of atrocities that they call being filled with the spirit, that I have seen or heard about, is beyond stupid. I simply cannot understand how or why, anyone could possibly fall for such outlandish substitutes, when the bible is clear on the real thing!
It is my intention in this article, to clearly prove, from the scriptures, the real experience. It would take years to cover all the substitutes, and it would be foolish to even try. But if we know the real thing, we can very quickly recognize all the many fakes, the the churches are pushing.
So, What is the real proof of being filled with the spirit?
Romans Eight! 8:1-17 it is a beautiful chapter! But look closely at verse 16!
Rom 8:16 The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God!
- That inner witness of the holy spirit, to you, will reveal the truth! Its more than a still small voice! it is more like getting hit with wave after wave of immeasurable Joy! Nobody will have to tell you when it happens. Your radiance and happiness will do all the announcing you need!
- Your spirit and entire life will so change, people won’t believe it!
- Peace and praise will replace doubt and fear!
- The bible will become so alive and powerful to you!
- Your own countenance will be changed for the good!
- Temptations will seem so foolish, if not sickening.
- Prayer will be communion, not a one-sided conversation.
- Being a true Christian is a wonderful spiritual romance. There is great joy in the race! Not just the finish line!
- Being sanctified brings you so close to God and Jesus! Their presence will be felt every day.
- You will see nominal Christianity as a religious tomb.
- Love will replace criticism.
I think it best to remind the reader, there is no position in life, where you will not be tempted. Jesus himself was tempted. But being filled with the spirit, makes you the victor every time. it is not that you cannot backslide, because that is still a possibility. It is a possibility because people fail to keep in step with God, and start looking back at sin, instead of keeping their affections and eyes on Jesus. They become misled, deceived and weak. Then they backslide. It can happen if you try to fly along on auto pilot! You still have to make decisions, make choices, learn to say “no” to temptations and people, and stay humble to follow Jesus. If you start letting up, you will also start cooling down. The fires of God will burn high in your life, but you have to keep feeding the fire.
There is no substitute for daily bible reading, daily prayer, living righteously, witnessing, and keeping your guard up against sin, and learning to say no to people and the devil!
When we stay true to God, we will hear him say ”well done thou good and faithful servant. Enter into the joys of thy lord!” (heaven)
Last of all!
5. Glorified.
Being Glorified can be hard to grasp. A good example is found in the book of Revelation
Rev 19:10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
John was given a tour of heaven. There he was shown what the end of the world was going to be like. A mighty angel took him from place to place. It explained each scene and event. John even described the majestic angel.
Then in 19:10 John discovers it was not an Angel! The “Angel” says “I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus” WHAT! Fellow servant! Have the Testimony of Jesus! This Angel was a saint, that had been glorified!
Just think what that must have been like! Taking John all over heaven, and knowing. You used to be like him!
Then think what John must have thought!
Co 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
1Co 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
1Co 15:53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
Sleep= die or be dead when Jesus comes back.
Changed= GLORIFIED!
Corruptible= fleshly earthly body.
Incorruption= perfection!
Immortality= eternal life!
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