“If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the NT church (in Acts), 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody would know the difference.”
– A.W. Tozer
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The law is not against such things. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.”
Galatians 5:22-25
How to Keep in Step with The Spirit:
- Unwavering
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.”
Acts 2:42
- Overwhelming
“… Everyone was filled with awe….”
Acts 2:43a
- Undeniable proof of
“…and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.”
Acts 2:43b
- Complete
“Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.”
Acts 2:44
- Sacrificial
“They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need.”
Acts 2:45
- Intentional
“Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and sincere hearts.”
Acts 2:46
- God-sized
“Praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.”
Acts 2:47