Walk Filled with the Spirit Pt. 2 | Lesson 129

In this sermon, I focuses on Ephesians 5:17-21, emphasizing the importance of being filled with the Spirit and understanding one's identity in Christ. He explores foundational topics related to the Holy Spirit, discussing the moment of belief when individuals are regenerated, quickened, and complete in Christ. However, he clarifies that while believers are complete in their identity, this does not automatically equate to maturity. Maturation involves understanding and living out this identity through the wisdom and knowledge provided by Christ, facilitated by the Holy Spirit. Strelecki also contrasts the influence of worldly wisdom with the complete wisdom found in Christ, urging believers to seek the latter for spiritual growth and development.

Pastor Strelecki further explains that being filled with the Spirit involves consciously engaging with the Word of God, yielding to it, and allowing the Spirit’s influence to manifest in one’s actions and thoughts. He draws a parallel between the effects of excess wine leading to drunkenness and the effects of the Spirit—when fully embraced—leading to spiritual fullness displayed in sober understanding. Strelecki highlights Paul's prayers for believers, emphasizing the need to grow in the knowledge of God and to let Christ dwell richly in their hearts by faith. The aim is for believers to mature spiritually, reflecting the fullness of God in their lives, which is part of God’s grand objective for them.