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Core Scripture: John 14-16; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:16; Ephesians 5:18.
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The Argument: The Holy Spirit is a Person, not an "it." He is the "Resident Teacher" who makes Christ a living reality. The "Filling of the Spirit" is a command for power in witness, not a badge of elite spirituality.
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Greek Focus: Pleroo (To be continuously filled/controlled). Parakletos "one called alongside to help," used to describe the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ as an advocate, counselor, or helper
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Study: Listen to the Pneumatology sermon series
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Key Concept: How does the "Resident Teacher" differ from a mere "influence"? (See The Spirit of wisdom and revelation).
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Study Questions:
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Compare the "Indwelling" of the Spirit at birth with the "Filling" for service in Acts 1:8.
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How does the "Witness of the Spirit" in Romans 8:16 provide a certainty that logic cannot?
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What does it mean to "Grieve" or "Quench" the Resident Teacher?
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Key Verse: "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God." (Romans 8:16)
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