“How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit” Ephesians 5:1-21

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Date: February 9, 2025 Author: Wayne J. Edwards

The timeless truth of Romans 7-8 is that it is impossible to live the Christian life apart from the power of the Holy Spirit, who indwells the believer at the moment of conversion. Sharing his own struggle with sin, the Apostle Paul assured every believer of two things: While all Christians will always struggle with sin – The Holy Spirit will empower those who ask Him to overcome sin and enable them to live a victorious life. However, according to the most recent survey: 58% of those who claim to be nominal Christians do not believe the Holy Spirit is a real, living being. 62% of those who claim to be “born again” Christians do not believe the Holy Spirit is a real, living being. Only 39% of those who claim to be “born again” Christians and who are actively engaged in the development of their spiritual maturity believe the Holy Spirit is a real, living being. Beloved, the essence of being a Christian is to be indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Sunday night at 6:00 PM, I want to depart from our exposition of Romans to explain “How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit.” Our text will be Ephesians 5:1-21. As you prayerfully prepare for this very timely study, consider this passage: “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:19) Thanks for spreading the gospel by sharing these sermon study guides with your family and friends.

The timeless truth of Romans 7-8 is that it is impossible to live the Christian life apart from the power of the Holy Spirit, who indwells the believer at the moment of conversion. Sharing his own struggle with sin, the Apostle Paul assured every believer of two things:

However, according to the most recent survey:

Beloved, the essence of being a Christian is to be indwelt by the Holy Spirit.

Sunday night at 6:00 PM, I want to depart from our exposition of Romans to explain “How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit.” Our text will be Ephesians 5:1-21. As you prayerfully prepare for this very timely study, consider this passage: “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:19)

Thanks for spreading the gospel by sharing these sermon study guides with your family and friends.

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Every Christian can have the abundant life Jesus promised, but most Christians will never experience it.

Three Essential Evidences of Being Filled with the Holy Spirit:

Many Christians refer to the Holy Spirit as an “it” or “force” an “influence” or “power,” but not a real person.

While each Person of the Triune Godhead works in their own unique way, there is a unity of purpose in their desire to reach a common goal, which is to draw out of the world, a people for God’s possession, who will glorify and magnify Him forever.

The Holy Spirit works in four basic areas to accomplish His assignment:

Being filled with the Holy Spirit is not:

To be filled with the Holy Spirit the believer must:

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