Grieve Not the Spirit, Part 2

Ephesians 1:3

Seven Ministries of the Spirit

• The filling of the Spirit is one of the seven ministries
• The filling is an experiential aspect

Misunderstanding of Spiritual Experiences

• The baptism of the Spirit is not an experience, unlike the filling
• Critique of the belief in a "second blessing" or a second work of grace

Personal Anecdotes and Illustrations

• Story of an encounter with a man from the "Pillar of Fire" movement
• Emphasis on the reliance on scripture rather than personal experiences

Scriptural Basis for Teachings

• Ephesians 1:3: All spiritual blessings are already given in Christ
• 1 John 1:9: Importance of confession and forgiveness
• Romans 8:1: Assurance of no condemnation for those in Christ

Experience vs. Scripture

• Warning against placing personal experiences above scriptural truths
• An example of a man who prioritized his experience over biblical teaching

Role of Confession in the Believer's Life

• Explanation of fellowship with God and the restoration through confession
• Illustration using the story of the Prodigal Son
• Emphasis on God's propitious nature

Practical Application

• Encouragement to maintain constant fellowship with God through regular confession
• Assurance of God's faithfulness to forgive and cleanse from all unrighteousness

Final Thoughts

• Reiteration of the importance of understanding and experiencing the filling of the Spirit
• Encouragement to rely on God's provision and maintain a close relationship with Him through confession and fellowship

*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.

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.