Grieve Not the Spirit, Pt 1

1 John 1

Conditions for the Filling of the Spirit

Importance of comprehending the steps and divisions related to craving the Spirit

Grieving Not the Spirit

Discussion on the hindrance of the Spirit's filling due to unconfessed sin

Scripture Focus: 1 John 1

• Emphasis on the context and purpose of 1 John
• Distinction between the Gospel and Epistle of John
• Key passage: 1 John 1:9 and its implications

Importance of Fellowship with God

• Fellowship with the Father and the Son as a primary goal after salvation
• Continuous fellowship as essential for joy

Walking in the Light

• Definition and significance of walking in the light
• Continuous cleansing through the blood of Jesus (1 John 1:7)

Confession and Forgiveness

• Detailed explanation of 1 John 1:9
• Importance of immediate confession and setting things right
• Illustration of continuous cleansing (miners' analogy)

Restoration of Fellowship

• Confession restores fellowship, not salvation
• Analogy of father and child to explain restoration after discipline

Practical Application

• Importance of diagnosing one's spiritual condition
• Setting things right with God and others
• Continuous practice of confession and restoration

Conclusion

• Reiteration of the necessity of walking in the light and maintaining fellowship
• Encouragement to apply these principles in daily life
• Reference to Psalm 51 for further understanding of confession and restoration

Closing Remarks

• Emphasis on living in constant fellowship with God
• Encouragement to study and teach these principles to others

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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.