What does the Holy Spirit do (part 2)?
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The importance of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life is emphasized in Luke 5. The Pharisees represent dead religion and works, while the disciples of Jesus represent a more vital spirituality that flows from the Holy Spirit. A rigid spirituality without the Holy Spirit can lead to legalism and doctrinal rigidity. It is the anointing of the Holy Spirit that lubricates the Christian life and keeps it flowing. A healthy spirituality is one that is spontaneous, full of joy, and in contact with the Spirit. The Lord cannot fit into a dead religion; the Holy Spirit requires a living, healthy, and open spirituality. The filling and baptism of the Holy Spirit can bring more power to the Christian life. Doubts and struggles are important, but a life defined by doubt and fear is not the result of an encounter with the Holy Spirit.
The speaker discusses the importance of continuously seeking the filling of the Holy Spirit in one's life. He emphasizes that it is the responsibility of the individual to seek this filling and not solely rely on others to pray for them. He also warns against rigid spirituality that results from distancing oneself from the Holy Spirit and becoming overly focused on external rituals and works. The more powerful the presence of God is in one's life, the less effort is required in their spiritual life. The speaker encourages listeners to regularly seek the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives to maintain a fluid and effective spiritual life.
The speaker discusses the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit in Christian spirituality. He explains that externalized spirituality can lead to works instead of true spiritual connection. He also mentions that there are two baptisms in the Christian life: John's baptism with water and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He cites examples from the Bible, such as the Samaritans and Apollos, who believed in Jesus but had not yet received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The speaker encourages listeners to seek this experience in their own lives.
Apollos was a dynamic and knowledgeable preacher, but he lacked the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Priscilla and Aquila, a humble couple, took him aside and instructed him on the way of God more accurately. It is important to seek the filling of the Holy Spirit in our lives daily, as it is the only way to have a powerful ministry and impact. We should ask God to refresh us and anoint us anew.
The speaker discusses the importance of continuously seeking the filling of the Holy Spirit in one's life. He emphasizes that it is the responsibility of the individual to seek this filling and not solely rely on others to pray for them. He also warns against rigid spirituality that results from distancing oneself from the Holy Spirit and becoming overly focused on external rituals and works. The more powerful the presence of God is in one's life, the less effort is required in their spiritual life. The speaker encourages listeners to regularly seek the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives to maintain a fluid and effective spiritual life.
The speaker discusses the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit in Christian spirituality. He explains that externalized spirituality can lead to works instead of true spiritual connection. He also mentions that there are two baptisms in the Christian life: John's baptism with water and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He cites examples from the Bible, such as the Samaritans and Apollos, who believed in Jesus but had not yet received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The speaker encourages listeners to seek this experience in their own lives.
Apollos was a dynamic and knowledgeable preacher, but he lacked the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Priscilla and Aquila, a humble couple, took him aside and instructed him on the way of God more accurately. It is important to seek the filling of the Holy Spirit in our lives daily, as it is the only way to have a powerful ministry and impact. We should ask God to refresh us and anoint us anew.
Let's go to the word of the Lord in Luke chapter 5. We continue with our theme about the Holy Spirit. We are preaching a series of sermons that we have called orthodox sermons. The word orthodox means biblical, correct, pertinent to sound doctrine, the historical doctrine of the church. We want to instruct God's people in the essential doctrinal truths that are of fundamental importance to the Christian life. And we've been visiting a number of different doctrines.
We visit the doctrine of grace, salvation by grace not works. We also visited the doctrine that works are important, we have talked about the responsibility of each individual before God, we have talked about the call to preach the word, to be an evangelistic people, to let our light shine, put it on high , we have talked about the fact that God does not want anyone to be lost, but rather that all proceed to salvation.
We visit the doctrine of grace, salvation by grace not works. We also visited the doctrine that works are important, we have talked about the responsibility of each individual before God, we have talked about the call to preach the word, to be an evangelistic people, to let our light shine, put it on high , we have talked about the fact that God does not want anyone to be lost, but rather that all proceed to salvation.
