Welcome to Parkway Prayer Songs Lord’s Supper Offering Bible study Announcements Prayer Darrell Hymel’s report on his work in China December 7 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, Ephesians 5:18

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? Was this a first century phenomenon, or can it be experienced today? The answer to these questions must be determined objectively, not subjectively, from the text of scripture.

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? To be “filled with” is a figurative term Acts 5:3 But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land?” James 3:8 But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison. 2 Peter 2:14 having eyes full of adultery that never cease from sin

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? To be “filled with” is a figurative term Matt 23:25 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of robbery and self- indulgence. Matt 23:27 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness.

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? To be “filled with” is a figurative term Which means to be influenced, led, controlled by Rom 15:14 And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish one another.

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? To be “filled with” is a figurative term Which means to be influenced, led, controlled by Rom 1:29 being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; they are gossips, Phil 1:11 having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? To be “filled with” is a figurative term Which means to be influenced, led, controlled by Acts 13:45 But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began contradicting the things spoken by Paul, and were blaspheming. 2 Cor 7:4 Great is my confidence in you; great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort; I am overflowing with joy in all our affliction.

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? To be “filled with” HS is a figurative term Which means to be influenced, led, controlled by Luke 1:41-42 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with a loud voice and said,… Luke 1:67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? To be “filled with” HS is a figurative term Which means to be influenced, led, controlled by Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance. Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness.

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? To be “filled with” HS is a figurative term Which means to be influenced, led, controlled by Acts 11:23-24 Then when he arrived and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain true to the Lord; for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord. Acts 13:9 But Saul, who was also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, fixed his gaze on him,

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? To be “filled with” HS is a figurative term Which means to be influenced, led, controlled by Is not=HS baptism Is not=speaking in tongues, other spiritual gifts Is not an emotional, subjective experience Is not the same thing in every passage, must examine context

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? Ephesians 5:18 And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms (and) hymns (and) spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God. Ephesians 5:18-21 And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit; speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? Ezekiel 2:2 As He spoke to me the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet; and I heard Him speaking to me. Ezekiel 2:8-10 Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you. Then I looked, and behold, a hand was extended to me; and lo, a scroll was in it. When He spread it out before me, it was written on the front and back, and written on it were lamentations, mourning and woe.

What does it mean to be “filled with the Spirit”? Ezekiel 3:1-4 Then He said to me, "Son of man, eat what you find; eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel." So I opened my mouth, and He fed me this scroll. He said to me, "Son of man, feed your stomach and fill your body with this scroll which I am giving you." Then I ate it, and it was sweet as honey in my mouth. Then He said to me, "Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak with My words to them.