What does it really mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? In this comprehensive Q&A episode, Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Nate Brown unpack the complete work of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer—from the gift of salvation to the process of sanctification, from the fruit of the Spirit to spiritual gifts and modern-day miracles.

Drawing from Scripture across Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, Galatians 5, and Ephesians 4, the pastors explore how the New Covenant blessing of being filled with the Spirit differs dramatically from Old Testament experiences where the Spirit came "upon" people for specific tasks. Believers today carry the Holy Spirit everywhere they go—He lives IN us as the spirit of adoption, sealing us for the day of redemption.

Pastor Nate explains how the Holy Spirit cannot cohabitate with demonic spirits, which is why being filled with the Spirit first requires cleansing from all unrighteousness through Christ's finished work. The pastors provide a clear overview of the Trinity's roles, discuss the critical difference between salvation (justification) and sanctification (the ongoing process of becoming like Christ), and share why hearing God's voice and producing spiritual fruit are essential evidences of genuine salvation.

The episode tackles common misconceptions about spiritual gifts, explaining the three categories: intrinsic gifts of the Father (Romans 12), manifestation gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12), and church gifts of the Son (Ephesians 4). Pastor Stephen shares biblical guidelines for testing prophetic words and recounts a powerful confrontation with someone misusing the gift of prophecy. Pastor Nate shares stunning testimonies of miraculous healings, including a friend's colostomy bag healing and an unforgettable encounter with a young woman named Diamond who experienced God's love through a prophetic word.

Throughout the conversation, both pastors emphasize that spiritual gifts are exactly that—gifts from a loving Father meant to edify the body of Christ and point people to Jesus. They address cessationism (the belief that miracles ceased with the apostles), provide practical wisdom for operating in gifts biblically, and remind listeners that every miracle is a signpost pointing to God's coming kingdom where there will be no more sickness, death, or sorrow.

What You'll Discover:

✅ The complete work of the Holy Spirit: in the world (convicting), in you (salvation), and upon you (power for ministry)

✅ How the Trinity operates together in creation, salvation, and sanctification

✅ Why Old Testament believers longed for what New Covenant Christians have today

✅ The fruit of the Spirit as evidence of genuine transformation over time

✅ How to identify false Christians who claim faith but show no spiritual fruit

✅ Three distinct categories of spiritual gifts and how each functions

✅ Biblical guidelines for testing prophecy and operating in gifts with wisdom

✅ Real-life testimonies of miraculous healings that prove God still moves today

✅ Why miracles are signposts to God's coming kingdom

✅ How to cultivate spiritual gifts while staying grounded in Scripture

📖 Related Scripture Study:

📖 Galatians 5:22-25 – The fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control

📖 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 – The Spirit distributes gifts as He determines: wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, interpretation

📖 Romans 12:6-8 – Intrinsic gifts of the Father: prophecy, service, teaching, encouraging, giving, leading, showing mercy

📖 Ephesians 4:11-13 – Church gifts of the Son: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers

📖 Acts 1:4-5, 8 – Jesus commands disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit to receive power

📖 John 14:16-17 – Jesus promises the Holy Spirit will be "in you" not just "with you"

📖 Genesis 1:2 – The Spirit of God hovering over the face of the waters

📖 John 1:1-3 – Jesus as the Word who was with God and was God

📖 Colossians 1:16 – All things created by and for Jesus

📖 2 Corinthians 5:17 – If anyone is in Christ, the old has passed away, the new has come

📖 Proverbs 24:16 – Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again

📖 Hebrews 11 – Old Testament saints longing for the promise

📖 Revelation 3:16 – God spits out the lukewarm

📖 Mark 4:1-20 – Parable of the sower and the soils

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

▶️ David Wilkerson Sermon - "Getting to Know the Holy Spirit": https://youtu.be/lEgMofzUVYo?si=_gBrnLDXffpKq393

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About the Hosts:

Pastor Stephen Martin is the founding pastor of Vintage Church in Central Texas, passionate about equipping Christians with biblical confidence to navigate cultural chaos. Pastor Nathan "Nate" Brown serves alongside Pastor Stephen, bringing practical teaching and real-world application of Scripture to everyday challenges. Together, they host the Under God Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT, providing biblical wisdom, cultural commentary, and practical discipleship for young Christians facing modern challenges.

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