Filing of the Holy Spirit

Being filled of the Holy Spirit is the refers to the enabling of God for service, as we see primarily in the book of Acts. The Apostle Paul only exhorts us to be filled only once in contrast to being filled with wine, with the idea that the Spirit of God should be the one that is directing our thoughts and actions. Some have defined that as control, but it seems to indicate the believer is to think clearly, and be available for ministry opportunities.

Being filled of the Holy Spirit is also describes being lead by the Spirit of God, that as we are obedient to the things that God is convicting us to put off and the things that God is asking us to do, there is a synergistic work being performed.

New Testament

Acts 2:4 And they all were filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them the words to speak

Acts 4:8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel:

Acts 4:31 And after praying, where they were gathered was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they boldly spoke the word of God there.

Acts 9:17 And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 13:9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him

Ephesians 3:19 to know the love of Christ, which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 5:18 And get drunk with wine, in which is a waste of your life; but be filled with the Spirit,

Philippians 1:11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, for the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 2:12-13 Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.

Colossians 1:9 We... do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

Filing of the Holy Spirit