Growing into God's dwelling place
The Powerhouse and Dwelling Place of His Spirit (Part 4)
Building on the previous week’s teaching that faith is the foundation for receiving and retaining the Holy Ghost, this message traces the growth process from justification through sanctification, using Peter’s failures and eventual restoration as a case study, then walks through the Acts 2 account of Pentecost to correct the common expectation that a specific sensation is required to confirm receiving the Holy Ghost. Scripture Reference And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue…
The Powerhouse and Dwelling Place of His Spirit (Part 2)
This message looks at how a believer grows from receiving the Holy Ghost into spiritual maturity, becoming a true dwelling place for God’s Spirit. Stephen (Acts 6-7) is held up as the clearest New Testament example, showing all seven added virtues of 2 Peter 1 displayed in a short span of time. Scripture Reference Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and…