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1. When Does the Spirit Enter Our Hearts? Is it necessary for us to tarry at Jerusalem? Evidently not. That command was for the disciples and it was to be carried out in an upper room in Jerusalem. They did tarry and the Spirit came at Pentecost. From that day those who receive Jesus Christ … Continue reading “1350. 1. When Does the Spirit Enter Our Hearts?”

2. When Does the Spirit Fill Our Hearts? The filling of the Spirit is quite distinct from the indwelling of the Spirit. God writes to believers and says, "Be filled with the Spirit" (Eph_5:18); but He never tells believers to receive the Spirit. It is one thing to have the Holy Spirit in the throne … Continue reading “1351. 2. When Does the Spirit Fill Our Hearts?”

Access Through the Spirit "For through Him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father" (Eph_2:18). 1. Access to God the Father is made possible only in Christ Jesus. "He is our peace" (Eph_2:14) and, in Christ Jesus, both Jew and Gentile are reconciled to God, "in one body, by the Cross, having … Continue reading “1348. Access Through the Spirit”

The Indwelling Spirit "In Whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through, the Spirit" (Eph_2:22). What truth is more sublime–we are builded together for an habitation of God in the Spirit. Both Jew and Gentile, who by faith receive the Lord Jesus Christ, are made one new man. We are framed … Continue reading “1349. The Indwelling Spirit”

The Naming of the Spirit "In Whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the Word of Truth, the Gospel of your salvation: in Whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise. "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Glory, may give unto you … Continue reading “1346. The Naming of the Spirit”

The Sealing of the Spirit "In Whom ye also trusted, * * after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise" (Eph_1:13). There is, in the 5th chapter of Revelation, a book sealed with seven seals, which no one in Heaven or on earth or under the earth could open, save … Continue reading “1347. The Sealing of the Spirit”

The Holy Spirit in Ephesians The Naming of the Spirit (Eph_1:13, Eph_1:17). The Sealing of the Spirit (Eph_1:13). Access through the Spirit (Eph_2:18). The Indwelling Spirit (Eph_2:22). The Strengthening Spirit (Eph_3:16). The Unity of the Spirit (Eph_4:3). Grieving the Spirit (Eph_4:30). Filled with the Spirit (Eph_5:18). The Sword of the Spirit (Eph_6:17). The Book of … Continue reading “1345. The Holy Spirit in Ephesians”

Wisdom's Warnings "Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men" (Pro_4:14). We turn once more to the Book of Proverbs. It is full of plain and pungent warnings to the youth concerning the wayward path. Everywhere wisdom, with outstretched hands, is calling to the young man … Continue reading “1343. Wisdom's Warnings”

Wisdom's Rewards "Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee" (Pro_2:11). In this final word, we wish to follow the blessings which accrue to the youth who hears and answers to the call of wisdom. 1. Our first word is found in chapter 3, Pro_3:1-10. The word is this: "My son, forget not my law; … Continue reading “1344. Wisdom's Rewards”

The Key of True Wisdom "I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Thy precepts" (Psa_119:100). Our key verse is not the only one that shines forth with a glitter of glory from those marvelous statements of Psalms 119. Psa_119:98 says, "Thou through Thy command ments hast made me wiser than mine enemies." Psa_119:99 … Continue reading “1341. The Key of True Wisdom”