The Spirit and Ministry

Geoff Thomas: The Holy Spirit – Chapter 21: “The Spirit and Ministry”“People of God have always recognized the need for Jesus Christ to baptize His pulpits with the fire of the HolySpirit” The Need for Spirit-Filled PulpitsErroneous Thoughts About Spirit Baptism1. Romanticizing the New Testament Church [Corinth, Ephesus, Galatia, Colossae]2. Denigrating the church today3. Downgrading individual Christians (all Christians have the Holy Spirit ~ Eph.1:3+)4. Failing to distinguish levels of maturitya. 1 Timothy 3:6 ~ noviceb. Spiritual gifts vary (1 Cor. 12:18)The Right Approach to Spirit Baptism1. The felt presence of God in church meetings2. Every member of the church is filled with the Holy Spirit+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley,  Idaho, USA.If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them.  If you enjoy The Gospel for Life, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: [email protected] website:  https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/to donate on line https://www.reformationboise.com/donate