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Sakenion Clayton | Summer Preaching Series
passage: Isa 6:1-7, service: Sunday School
The BAPTISM in the SPIRIT is to receive the Spirit UPON. In Acts, new believers normally received this Baptism soon after their salvation. The PURPOSE of the Baptism in the Spirit is to EMPOWER us to fulfil the Great Commission (Acts 1:8). As well as (1) having the Spirit WITHIN for our own blessing and walk with God (HOLINESS), we also need (2) the POWER of His Spirit, through His Spirit UPON us, to communicate His life and blessing to others. This 2-fold BLESSING of the SPIRIT corresponds to the 2-fold BLESSING of Abraham (Gen 12:2). The Baptism in the Spirit empowers us to be a blessing to others, especially by sharing the Gospel with them, so they can be saved. This 2-fold ministry of the SPIRIT in the New Covenant was prophesied in the Old Testament (Ezek 36:26-27, Joel 2:28-29). The promise of the Baptism in the Spirit (Matt 3:11) came to pass on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 1:5). The life of Jesus, our example and representative reveals this 2-fold experience of the Spirit: (1) He had the Spirit WITHIN Him from birth, and lived a perfectly holy life, even before (2) He was BAPTISED in the Spirit at 30, when He received the Spirit UPON to supernaturally EMPOWER Him for His ministry to others (Luke 3:21-22, John 1:32-33, 2:11, 4:18). When we are born again, we have the SPIRIT WITHIN, but we also need to receive the SPIRIT UPON to empower us to witness and minister to others. Jesus baptises us in the Spirit - the Spirit UPON us (John 1:33). In His teaching, He described these 2 experiences of the Spirit in terms of living water: (1) A Fountain of living water within (John 4:10-14), and (2) Rivers of living water flowing out of us (John 7:37-39). The apostles also had this 2-fold experience (receiving) of the Spirit: (1) They were BORN AGAIN and received the SPIRIT WITHIN on the day of the resurrection (John 20:22, Gen 2:7). Then Christ prepared them to receive the Baptism in the Spirit (Luke 24:48-49, Acts 1:4-5,8). Then (2) they were baptised in the Spirit at Pentecost, when He came UPON them (Acts 2:1-4). There were 2 aspects to their experience of being baptised in the Spirit: (1) The Spirit came UPON them (v3), and (2) He filled their souls from within (v4). To be filled with the Spirit and so receive the Spirit UPON, we must surrender our soul and body to God to do His will and fulfil His mission. Moreover, God wants us to stay continually filled with the Spirit (Eph 5:18). By surrendering our souls to God and yielding our bodies to Him (by speaking out the words the Spirit gives us), we allow the Spirit to fill our souls from within, and to come UPON us. The outward evidence the Spirit has filled us and has now come upon us, is that we have yielded our tongue to His control by speaking in tongues (v4). Acts 2:4 describes the first time believers received the Baptism in the Spirit, and so it is the prototype description, God's blueprint for all New Covenant believers. In Acts 11, Peter confirms what they received at Pentecost was the Baptism in the Spirit, because he says what the Gentiles received, when the Spirit came upon them in Acts 10, was the same experience the Jews had ‘at the Beginning' (Pentecost), which he then described as the Baptism in the Spirit (Acts 11:15-16). Acts 8 describes the 2-stage experience of the Samaritans. They heard the Gospel and were baptised in water, so they were saved (v14,16), but they had not yet received the Spirit upon them (v15-16). When the apostles laid hands on them they received the Spirit upon (v17), which was manifested outwardly in a supernatural way (v18-19), namely by them speaking in tongues (v20). The 2-Stage experience of the Paul is in Acts 9: (1) He was SAVED when he saw the risen Christ and called him ‘Lord' (Acts 9:5-6). (2) He was FILLED with the SPIRIT, when Ananias prayed for him 3 days later (Acts 9:9-18), and he spoke in tongues (1Cor 4:18). The Gentile Pentecost is described in Acts 10:44-48 as the Spirit coming upon them, and in 11:15-16 as the Baptism in the Spirit. Just as at Pentecost, the outward evidence of the Baptism was speaking in tongues. This was the only proof the apostles looked for and accepted. Finally, we study the 2-stage experience of the Ephesians in Acts 19. Paul's question in v2 shows that receiving the Baptism in the Spirit is not automatic, when you believe in Christ for salvation. The Ephesians (1) believed the Gospel, that Paul preached to them and were saved (v5a), then they were baptised (v5b), and then (2) "when Paul laid hands on them, the HOLY SPIRIT came UPON them, and they SPOKE with TONGUES and prophesied” (v5c). So, they were BAPTISED in the SPIRIT subsequent to their SALVATION, as a distinct experience. Consistently in Acts, it was normal for Christians to receive the Baptism in the Spirit as a separate experience soon after salvation, and the outward evidence of this Baptism in the Spirit is speaking in tongues.
The BAPTISM in the SPIRIT is to receive the Spirit UPON. In Acts, new believers normally received this Baptism soon after their salvation. The PURPOSE of the Baptism in the Spirit is to EMPOWER us to fulfil the Great Commission (Acts 1:8). As well as (1) having the Spirit WITHIN for our own blessing and walk with God (HOLINESS), we also need (2) the POWER of His Spirit, through His Spirit UPON us, to communicate His life and blessing to others. This 2-fold BLESSING of the SPIRIT corresponds to the 2-fold BLESSING of Abraham (Gen 12:2). The Baptism in the Spirit empowers us to be a blessing to others, especially by sharing the Gospel with them, so they can be saved. This 2-fold ministry of the SPIRIT in the New Covenant was prophesied in the Old Testament (Ezek 36:26-27, Joel 2:28-29). The promise of the Baptism in the Spirit (Matt 3:11) came to pass on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 1:5). The life of Jesus, our example and representative reveals this 2-fold experience of the Spirit: (1) He had the Spirit WITHIN Him from birth, and lived a perfectly holy life, even before (2) He was BAPTISED in the Spirit at 30, when He received the Spirit UPON to supernaturally EMPOWER Him for His ministry to others (Luke 3:21-22, John 1:32-33, 2:11, 4:18). When we are born again, we have the SPIRIT WITHIN, but we also need to receive the SPIRIT UPON to empower us to witness and minister to others. Jesus baptises us in the Spirit - the Spirit UPON us (John 1:33). In His teaching, He described these 2 experiences of the Spirit in terms of living water: (1) A Fountain of living water within (John 4:10-14), and (2) Rivers of living water flowing out of us (John 7:37-39). The apostles also had this 2-fold experience (receiving) of the Spirit: (1) They were BORN AGAIN and received the SPIRIT WITHIN on the day of the resurrection (John 20:22, Gen 2:7). Then Christ prepared them to receive the Baptism in the Spirit (Luke 24:48-49, Acts 1:4-5,8). Then (2) they were baptised in the Spirit at Pentecost, when He came UPON them (Acts 2:1-4). There were 2 aspects to their experience of being baptised in the Spirit: (1) The Spirit came UPON them (v3), and (2) He filled their souls from within (v4). To be filled with the Spirit and so receive the Spirit UPON, we must surrender our soul and body to God to do His will and fulfil His mission. Moreover, God wants us to stay continually filled with the Spirit (Eph 5:18). By surrendering our souls to God and yielding our bodies to Him (by speaking out the words the Spirit gives us), we allow the Spirit to fill our souls from within, and to come UPON us. The outward evidence the Spirit has filled us and has now come upon us, is that we have yielded our tongue to His control by speaking in tongues (v4). Acts 2:4 describes the first time believers received the Baptism in the Spirit, and so it is the prototype description, God's blueprint for all New Covenant believers. In Acts 11, Peter confirms what they received at Pentecost was the Baptism in the Spirit, because he says what the Gentiles received, when the Spirit came upon them in Acts 10, was the same experience the Jews had ‘at the Beginning' (Pentecost), which he then described as the Baptism in the Spirit (Acts 11:15-16). Acts 8 describes the 2-stage experience of the Samaritans. They heard the Gospel and were baptised in water, so they were saved (v14,16), but they had not yet received the Spirit upon them (v15-16). When the apostles laid hands on them they received the Spirit upon (v17), which was manifested outwardly in a supernatural way (v18-19), namely by them speaking in tongues (v20). The 2-Stage experience of the Paul is in Acts 9: (1) He was SAVED when he saw the risen Christ and called him ‘Lord' (Acts 9:5-6). (2) He was FILLED with the SPIRIT, when Ananias prayed for him 3 days later (Acts 9:9-18), and he spoke in tongues (1Cor 4:18). The Gentile Pentecost is described in Acts 10:44-48 as the Spirit coming upon them, and in 11:15-16 as the Baptism in the Spirit. Just as at Pentecost, the outward evidence of the Baptism was speaking in tongues. This was the only proof the apostles looked for and accepted. Finally, we study the 2-stage experience of the Ephesians in Acts 19. Paul's question in v2 shows that receiving the Baptism in the Spirit is not automatic, when you believe in Christ for salvation. The Ephesians (1) believed the Gospel, that Paul preached to them and were saved (v5a), then they were baptised (v5b), and then (2) "when Paul laid hands on them, the HOLY SPIRIT came UPON them, and they SPOKE with TONGUES and prophesied” (v5c). So, they were BAPTISED in the SPIRIT subsequent to their SALVATION, as a distinct experience. Consistently in Acts, it was normal for Christians to receive the Baptism in the Spirit as a separate experience soon after salvation, and the outward evidence of this Baptism in the Spirit is speaking in tongues.
It's such a long word — sanctification. And it has such a churchy ring to it. No one uses this language outside the church.Biblical word used that we read but not necessarily fully understandA human being is sanctified, therefore, when he or she lives according to God's design and purpose. The Greek word translated "sanctification" (hagiasmos [aJgiasmov"]) means "holiness." To sanctify, therefore, means "to make holy." In one sense only God is holy ( Isa 6:3 ). God is separate, distinct, other.Hebrews 13:20-21●progressively becoming like Jesus.●Gradually becoming like Jesus, or becoming holy. Becoming conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.●Little by little, over time, from conversion till Jesus comes back, or we die we are in the process of sanctification, becoming sanctified, becoming holy.1.To be Sanctified starts with GodLeviticus 20:7-8 ESV ●God is the one who sets us apart. ●Our choice is to…..●A significant part of our identity in Christ is that we're washed, renewed, and regenerated by the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5)Titus 3:4-5 ●The sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit involves placing us in a spiritual position of having been cleansed from sin.1. Sanctification is a position, not just a process●sanctification is, first, a position into which believers are placed at conversion.1 Corinthians 1:2 ESVActs 26 v 18●sanctification has already occurred by grace through faith in the past—that there is a once-for-all, set-apart nature to our sanctification! God has graciously granted us a position “as those sanctified in Christ Jesus” by faith in Jesus.2.Sanctification is a work of the Spirit.●The Spirit is the agent of sanctification in both positional and progressive sanctification. Regenerating us and indwelling us, he positions us and causes spiritual growth in us3.Sanctification, like salvation, is by grace through faith.●God's Gracious work in us by his Holy Spirit4.Sanctification is grounded in the eternal holiness of God●Holiness is first and foremost an attribute of God. God alone is truly holy; there is none like him.●We are told be Holy as I am Holy●The holiness of God is his very “name”!●His holiness distinguishes him from all of creation.5.Sanctification is daily.●Sanctification is a daily cycle of confession, repentance from sin, receiving forgiveness, and walking with the Holy Spirit by faith.●We are positionally fully sanctified in that we're considered completely clean, yet we still need the ongoing cleansing of regular “foot washing.” That is, the feet that get dirty during the day will need to be cleansed daily.●God is at work within us through his Spirit. All we need to do is remain connected; that is, abide in Jesus, knowing that apart from him we can do nothing.6.Sanctification is not trying harder to be holy or do better●God is at work within us through his Spirit. All we need to do is remain connected; that is, abide in Jesus, knowing that apart from him we can do nothing.●We respond to the Spirit's sanctifying initiative; he supplies the spiritual motivation and energy to lead a holy, God-glorifying life.7.Sanctification is not optional.●You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.Matthew 5:48 ●We all need to take seriously the call to holiness and spiritual growth in our lives.●Holy living is not just for a select few special people. Holiness matters for every believer.8.Sanctification will not be complete until we get to heaven.●At the end when we arrive in Glory we will have achieved holiness, but until then it's an ongoing process.●It's the goal but not a reality yet. Growth, yes; perfection, no.1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
Pastor Jonathan Barbee begins our series about the attributes of God. God has given us instructions for everything - including walking in holiness as He is holy.February 26, 2023
Sermon by Daniel Stafford Not Only In But Out Revival at Church of God Holiness, Olathe Kansas 1984
Zach Mayle, Member of Del Ray Baptist Church. Doctrine of God Class: Lesson 9. Taught October 30, 2022.
Morning Prayer (5:30am - 6:30am) Central Time
Living to Please God: Holiness1 Thessalonians 4:1-8Holiness is often misunderstood as shorthand for all the enjoyable activities we should not be doing. This week we'll consider that holiness for Christians actually means that we are set apart first and foremost for the God who has loved us infinitely and forever. Everything else we do or avoid flows from this primary relationship.
Shanna and Kristen catch up with each other to discuss the holiness of God: what it means when we say God is holy and how we are called to be holy. You can leave us comments, feedback or just a general "Hey how ya doin" message on our website https://growingracepodcast.comResources:Holier Than Thou - Jackie Hill PerryNone Like Him - Jen WilkinIn His Image - Jen WilkinThe Attributes of God - R.C. SproulThe Attributes of God Study - The Daily Grace Co.The Doctrine of God - Herman BavinckAttributes of God - A.W. TozerMusic by Joystock- https://www.joystock.org
Ohr Torah Stone: Parsha and Purpose with Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander
Weekly Insights into the Parsha with Ohr Torah Stone President and Rosh HaYeshiva Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander www.ots.org.il
In this lesson, we will examine Peter's exhortation to his readers to live a life of holiness because they have been adopted into the family of God. https://northstarbaptistchurch.org/january-16-2022/
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1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. God's Word shows me how to live in a way that pleases God (vs. 1-2) particularly through holiness in sex (vs. 3-8).
This week Caleb and G5 talk about God's holiness and how unique it is to His character.
God's holiness is a manifestation of the separation of the three persons of the Godhead. One God, three persons. Our holiness is being separated unto God. Living a life of holiness is not separating ourselves from the things that are against God; rather, it is separation ourselves to God, by which we will naturally be separated from those things that are not according to God.
May 12, 2021 Pastor Dominick Farone
Hope Church - Men, Women, And God - Holiness And Happiness - March 21, 2021 by Hope Church Utah
Do you want to get closer to God? Discover how to "be holy", and how to "grow in holiness". It's not about behavior, but it involves the way we live. God desires us to be holy, and God would never ask something of us that He won't enable us to do. Look at one of the most seemingly impossible things to become: "HOLY". What is it? How do i become it? Flipside Christian Church February 21, 2021
Lords Day Sermon- Teaching through 1 Peter
A shorter abridged version of Ep.2a on the Holiness of God. To learn more listen to the part "a" of the episode, check out our website and of course read your Bible.
What does it mean that God is Holy? How are we made Holy? And what does that mean for us in our lives? The answer to these questions and much more in our second episode of the EOM podcast. Our Website : https://www.eyesopenedministries.org/ Joshua's blog post series on the Holiness of God: https://www.eyesopenedministries.org/blogs/1becsb2xdascnjkant8r3beyefmuii https://www.eyesopenedministries.org/blogs/holiness-of-god-part-2 https://www.eyesopenedministries.org/blogs/3flwyplbb26tyxeqfd4oygvfxwaqkw Holiness of God by RC Sproul: https://www.amazon.com/Holiness-God-R-C-Sproul/dp/0842339655/ref=sr_1_3?crid=17QJEH1NY8TMS&dchild=1&keywords=holiness+of+god+sproul&qid=1606686709&sprefix=holiness+of+G%2Caps%2C351&sr=8-3
Hey y'all, It has been a minute!!! But school has picked up and boy am I glad that I pre recorded episodes!!! But today we talk about how God is holy and how its hard to try to live like God knowing that we will nerve be like Him. That is the hard part! I hope this encourages you and helps you remember throughout your week to live like Christ! Thanks for listening! Love y'all! Ans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ansleyhester/message
5/10/2020: Who is God: Holiness by South Caraway Baptist Church
Robin Ellis – 1 Peter 3:8-16
Landon Coleman
This is the first in a two-part series looking at Holiness. In this sermon, we think about a God who is holy. Preacher: James McNay
Message from Bethany Kelley on October 9, 2019
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On this episode we conclude our look at God's holiness. As Dr. R.C. Sproul once said, "The holiness of God affects every aspect of our lives." Indeed it does! Join us as we finish up this mini-series.
September 8, 2019. Behind every command of God lies the heart of God. In this series, Pastor Robert Dennard discusses why we are given the 10 Commandments, this week focusing on what it means to take God's name in vain.
In this episode, we continue our look at the holiness of God. God's holiness is His only attribute which is taken to the superlative degree in Scripture - therefore, it is of the utmost importance!
In this episode we begin looking at the only attribute of God listed in Scripture to the "superlative" degree - His holiness. The first of a three-part mini-series on God's holiness.
The Attributes of God - Holiness Isaiah 6:5
Attributes Of God Holiness Of God 16Jun2019 by Church of the Holy Spirit - Roanoke
God’s holiness means much more than being good. It means He is totally beyond our comprehension or understanding. It means He is so pure that sin cannot even exist in His presence. It means for us to come to Him we must first find atonement.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. In this message, Pastor Brent encourages us to put off sexual immortality and to be holy like our God.
March 20, 2019, | Pastor Nathan Elms Notes from Wednesday's message: • Ethics proceeds from the nature of God • Holiness is the nature of God • We are invited by God to reflect His nature. • Ethics is the pursuit of the heart of God. • God isn't asking us to enter the Holy of Holies, but to manifest a place for the Holy of Holies. • God calls us to live by the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven. • 7 ethical goals 1. Choose God & life not sin. 2. Live for an audience of One &fear (respect) God and not people. 3. Do not love the world & protect our affections. 4. Choose to believe God & not the deceiver. 5. Obey God & not your appetites. Moderation is needed in meeting our goal of walking with God. 6. Serve God & not self. 7. Worship & serve God & not pursue comfort.
Holiness is the all encompassing quality of God. It is what makes Him Unique and above everything and everyone. Today, we humbly look at what is means that God is Holy. Since He is Holy, how can we ever measure up?
This series is an exploration of the divine attributes delivered by the Bible faculty of Emmaus Bible College.
April 8th 2018, Pastor Josh Guajardo, Trinity Baptist Church of Katy Leviticus 11:44-45
God's primary attribute is His holiness. It is a distinct quality as in Him is no darkness at all. He is entirely pure, embodiment of light, incapable of darkness.
Dedication to God- Holiness
In the third part of the series on Fearing God, Jonathan McGill considers holiness and fearing God. Holiness is not religion or Good morals. Its being separated unto God.
There is one reason that you and I were created and why we have been place on this earth, and everything else flows from that. You and I are called to become saints. In this episode, I share with you my homily from this past weekend, the7th Sunday In Ordinary Time. We also have a Mary Moment with Sarah Reinhard. - “Let It Rain” by Laura Clapp - cast (at) iPadre (dot) net- Feedback line: (267) 31-Padre (267) 317-2373 iPadre App | Android AppSubscribe to Feed | Subscribe in iTunes
Turning Our Face toward God: Holiness
Join us in this lesson as we try to reach an ever-deeper understanding of God's holiness and what that means for our lives as believers. Music: “Hallowed” by Priscilla Miller and the CCSV Praise & Worship Band. You can buy this song on iTunes and support her ministry!
Join us in this lesson as we try to reach an ever-deeper understanding of God's holiness and what that means for our lives as believers. Music: “Hallowed” by Priscilla Miller and the CCSV Praise & Worship Band. You can buy this song on iTunes and support her ministry!