Lesson #22: The role of the Holy Spirit in the Spiritual Life.

When does the indwelling of the Holy Spirit occur for the believer?

At spiritual maturityAfter baptismAt salvationAfter confession of sin

What is one important characteristic of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit?

It is temporaryIt depends on perfect behaviorIt is permanent for the believerIt occurs only during prayer

What is the major difference between indwelling and filling?

Indwelling concerns permanent presence; filling concerns the believer's moment-by-moment relationship with the SpiritIndwelling happens only to mature Christians; filling happens at salvationIndwelling is temporary; filling is permanentThere is no difference

What can happen to the believer's fellowship with God when the believer sins?

The believer loses salvationThe believer loses the indwelling of the Holy SpiritThe believer becomes permanently spiritually deadFellowship with God is disrupted

According to Galatians 5:25, what should believers do if they live by the Spirit?

Walk by the SpiritDepend upon themselvesAvoid all adversityFollow human viewpoint

A believer has the Holy Spirit dwelling permanently within him but is living according to human viewpoint. What does this illustrate?

The believer has lost salvationIndwelling and filling are identicalThe believer can possess the Spirit without consistently walking by the SpiritThe Holy Spirit has permanently left the believer

Why is the distinction between indwelling and filling important for understanding the spiritual life?

It helps distinguish the believer's permanent position from his experiential walkIt teaches that salvation can be lostIt eliminates the need for ScriptureIt means Christians never sin

Reflection

Why is it important for a believer to understand that the Holy Spirit's indwelling is permanent?

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Lesson #22: The role of the Holy Spirit in the Spiritual Life.

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