Conditions for the Filling of the Spirit

Ephesians 4:30

Grieve not the Spirit

• Explanation of Grieving the Spirit
• Clarification that it is not within human power to bless another but to be filled with joy and truth through the Spirit
• Ephesians 4:30: "Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God"
• Importance of using correct language to refer to the Holy Spirit as a person

Nature of Sin and Confession

• The role of unconfessed sin in grieving the Spirit
• Distinction between sinless perfection and readiness to confess sins
• Impact of retained sin on fellowship with God

Fellowship with God

• Importance of maintaining fellowship with the Father and the Son
• Emphasis on the continuous need for restoration of fellowship, not salvation

Prevention of Sin

• Psalm 119:11: "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee."
• The role of the Word of God, the indwelling Spirit, and Christ’s intercession
• Hebrews 7:25: The unceasing intercession of Christ

Illustrations and Anecdotes

• Stories of two men in Toronto and their reliance on prayer
• Jesus’ priestly prayer: focus on interceding for believers

Maintaining Fellowship

• The process of confession as the first aid in case of sin
• 1 John 1:9: Faithfulness of God in forgiving confessed sins
• Emphasis on the practical application of maintaining fellowship through regular confession

Symbolism of Foot Washing

• John 13: Jesus washing the disciples’ feet as a symbol of cleansing from defilement
• Explanation of partial versus full cleansing and its application to Christian life
• Misunderstandings around the practice of foot washing in contemporary settings

Self-Judgment and Chastening

• 1 Corinthians 11:31-32: Judging oneself to avoid God’s judgment
• Importance of self-examination and confession to avoid divine chastening

Divine Discipline

• Hebrews 12:5-6: Understanding God’s chastening and scourging as acts of love
• Personal anecdotes of experiencing God’s discipline and responding in obedience

Application and Encouragement

• Encouragement to practice regular self-examination and confession
• Emphasis on the continuous love and intercession of Christ
• Final thoughts on maintaining a healthy spiritual life through obedience and fellowship with God

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About the Contributors

Lewis Sperry Chafer

The capstone of Lewis Sperry Chafer’s life as a musician, evangelist, and Bible conference speaker—in addition to founding and teaching theology at DTS—was the publication of his eight-volume Systematic Theology, the last of his books. Dr. Chafer’s presence was a blessing and benediction to his students. He served as the first president of DTS from 1924 to 1952.