Tag Archives: being filled with the holy spirit

Discipleship; August 24, 2018

Posted on August 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. This completes the account of Paul and Barnabas’ first major stop on the mainland after leaving Cyprus. John Mark had left them once they hit the … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Spirit; June 3, 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 10:6 “The Spirit of the Lord will come upon you in power, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.” Language is an interesting thing. Reading the NIV, the implication is … Continue reading →

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December 20, 2016

Posted on December 24, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. Many people are hazy … Continue reading →

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October 31, 2014

Posted on November 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. This verse has become very familiar since the rise of the Charismatic Movement, at least, for at least the last half-century. To … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2014

Posted on October 27, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Some churches today act as if the … Continue reading →

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July 1, 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him – the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord The Spirit of … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2014

Posted on January 31, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 19:6 When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Acts 19 is another “proof text” for the Pentecostal/charismatic movement, but that doesn’t make it any less valid. … Continue reading →

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November 27, 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 2:14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.” The transformation … Continue reading →

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November 16, 2013

Posted on November 18, 2013 by jgarrott

Micah 5:4-5a He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends … Continue reading →

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April 4, 2013

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 1:1-2 In my former book Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had … Continue reading →

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