The Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Ajay Chakravarthy - May 31, 2015
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker discusses how to discern genuine filling of the Holy Spirit, arguing that true evidence is not found in external miracles or mannerisms, but rather in internal fruit like love, joy, and peace, and a hunger for the Word. He contrasts the external manifestations seen in the Old Testament (like Samson's strength) with the New Covenant experience, where the Spirit first fills the inside, and the overflow then ministers outwardly. Ultimately, the true sign is a witness of grace and wisdom that comes from within.
Outline
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What is the evidence of being Spirit-filled today?The congregation discusses what external or internal signs indicate a person is filled with the Holy Spirit, mentioning love, joy, peace, humility, and a hunger for God's word.
How do we recognize a Spirit-filled life?The speaker contrasts how easily we can check a car's gas gauge with the difficulty of discerning spiritual fullness in people without external markers.
Spiritual discernment and the anointingDrawing on first John, the speaker suggests that those who possess the Holy Spirit have an internal anointing that helps them discern Christ-likeness and spiritual reality in others.
Samson and outward powerReading from Judges, the congregation examines how the Holy Spirit came upon Samson to manifest physical strength and defeat enemies in an outward way.Judges 15:14–15
Stephen and humble serviceReading from Acts, the speaker contrasts Samson's physical display with Stephen, a man full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom who quietly served food to the body of believers.Acts 6:2–3
Saul and temporary spiritual manifestationsLooking at first Samuel, the speaker notes how Saul prophesied under the spirit yet later fell into an evil spirit, showing the temporary nature of some Old Testament fillings.1 Samuel 19:23–24
Paul and outward weakness in the New CovenantExamining Paul's letters, the speaker points out that New Covenant believers filled with the Holy Spirit may be viewed by the world as weak or as scum, rather than boasting outward power.1 Corinthians 9:21
The mark of humility in spiritual discernmentThe speaker stresses that because believers are imperfect, a truly spiritual person must maintain humility and acknowledge that they do not yet fully reflect Christ.
Receiving the fullness of the Holy Spirit todayAddressing when believers receive the Spirit, the speaker encourages walking in present light and faith so that every child of God can live powerfully as an effective member of Christ's body.Luke 3:22–23
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