GHOST, The Holy Spirit Study pt.3

The Spirit-Filled Life

Theme: How the Holy Spirit empowers believers
Core Scripture: Acts 2; Romans 6:3; Galatians 3:27; Luke 3:16; Acts 2:38

THREE BAPTISMS IN SCRIPTURE:

Baptism into Christ (Salvation)
📖 Romans 6:3; Galatians 3:27 (ESV)

Spirit applies Christ’s work.

Salvation is purposed by the Father; accomplished by the Son; applied by the Spirit.

Water Baptism (Public Declaration)
📖 Acts 22:16; Matthew 3:16 (ESV)

Post-salvation testimony.

Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Empowerment)
📖 Luke 3:16; Acts 2:38 (ESV)

Second work of grace; empowerment for mission.

Every Christian has the Spirit in them; but not all live Spirit-empowered lives.

WHAT A SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE LOOKS LIKE:

📖 Acts 2 — Bold; unified; generous; devoted.

If You ________ You Are (Most Likely) Not Living a Spirit-Filled Life:

Cuss out others; act selfish; live racist; take what’s not yours

If You Do Not ________ You Are (Most Likely) Not Living a Spirit-Filled Life:

Serve; give; attend/participate; worship; pray; witness; operate in the fruit and gifts

If you are not doing 5–7 of these; you are (most likely) not living a Spirit-Filled Life.

MARKS OF THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE

Boldness — Acts 4:31


Impact on Others — Acts 2:47


Sacrificial Living — Romans 12:1


Purpose (Fruit + Gifts) — Galatians 5:22–23; 1 Corinthians 12

CLOSING PRAYER:

“Holy Spirit; I don’t just want to be saved; I want to be empowered. Fill me again. Empower me to be bold; loving; generous; and faithful. Let my life bear fruit; use my gifts; and reflect Your glory in everything I do.”