The Holy Spirit Requires a Holy Temple - Santosh Poonen - July 12, 2015

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http://rlcfchurch.org/the-holy-spirit-requires-a-holy-temple The Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Part 2 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The speaker emphasizes that the fullness of the Holy Spirit is necessary to truly build a foundation in Jesus Christ; otherwise, religious efforts are merely human work without divine power. He cautions that seeking the Holy Spirit's baptism should not become merely about gifts like tongues, but must instead make Jesus Christ more glorious in the hearer's sight. Furthermore, he addresses the need for believers to be sober-minded in all areas, using the warning against getting drunk with wine as an analogy for spiritual sobriety.

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At a crossroads as a churchBelievers are at a crossroads where good teaching can remain mere head knowledge unless every born-again person seeks the genuine fullness and baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Do not get drunk with wine, but be filled with the SpiritPaul writing to a mature church in Ephesus contrasts the careless and addictive dissipation of alcohol with the divine command to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit.

Asking God with persistenceJesus taught through a parable that believers must persistently ask God for the Holy Spirit and not lose heart when seeking spiritual fullness.

Choosing life over deathLike the ancient Israelites who were offered life and death, believers face a daily personal choice in the secret areas of their hearts to truly follow God or please themselves.

Taking the Promised Land and stopping the wanderingJust as Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years due to unbelief, believers often delay their spiritual maturity by holding onto self-life instead of conquering besetting sins.

Personal circumcision from the worldBefore entering the Promised Land, the younger generation of Israelites was circumcised, picturing a personal, inward separation from the world and the flesh that no family heritage can replace.

Rolling away the reproach of EgyptOnce repentance is genuine, God rolls away the old reproach of Egypt and completely forgives past sins, meaning believers should not let the enemy drag up old failures.

From Manna to the fruit of the landGod sustained Israel with Manna in the desert as a promise, but the goal was to reach the Promised Land and live out the daily reality of victory and fruitfulness.

Remove your sandals for the place is holyWhen Joshua met the captain of the Lord's host, he was commanded to take off his sandals because he stood on holy ground, illustrating the reverent posture required for the church.

The downfall of King Uzziah and the vision of IsaiahKing Uzziah's pride led to his downfall in the temple, but upon his death, Isaiah saw the Lord high and exalted, filling the temple with His glory and holiness.

Woe is me and the cleansing coalWhen confronted with God's absolute holiness, Isaiah recognized his unclean lips, prompting a seraphim to touch him with a burning coal from the altar to take away his iniquity.

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The Holy Spirit Requires a Holy Temple - Santosh Poonen - July 12, 2015

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http://rlcfchurch.org/the-holy-spirit-requires-a-holy-temple The Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Part 2 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

At a crossroads as a churchBelievers are at a crossroads where good teaching can remain mere head knowledge unless every born-again person seeks the genuine fullness and baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Asking God with persistenceJesus taught through a parable that believers must persistently ask God for the Holy Spirit and not lose heart when seeking spiritual fullness.

From Manna to the fruit of the landGod sustained Israel with Manna in the desert as a promise, but the goal was to reach the Promised Land and live out the daily reality of victory and fruitfulness.

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