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He that is Spiritual

By

LEWIS SPERRY CHAFER

Author of

“Satan and the Satanic System”

“True Evangelism”

“The Kingdom in History and Prophecy”

“Salvation”

Copyright, 1918, by

LOUIS SPERRY CHAFER

this book is affectionately

dedicated to the memory of

My Mother

with the lord since 1915

a devoved christian

she was faithful to god

and her children through

many years of testing.

Contents

CHAPTER I

Three Classes of Men

The “Natural” Man

The “Carnal” Man

The “Spiritual” Man

CHAPTER II

The Ministries of the Spirit

The Changing Relationship

1. The Spirit According to the Old Testament

2. The Spirit According to the Gospels and to The Acts 10:43

The Day of Pentecost

3. The Spirit According to the remainder of The Acts and the Epistle

The Ministries of the Spirit

1. The Ministry of the Spirit in Restraining

2. The Ministry of the Spirit in Reproving

3. The Ministry of the Spirit in Regenerating

4. The Ministry of the Spirit as Indwelling the Believer

a, According to Revelation

b, According to Reason

5. The Ministry of the Spirit in Baptizing

6. The Ministry of the Spirit in Sealing

7. The Ministry of the Spirit in Filling

CHAPTER III

The Filling of the Spirit, or True Spirituality

What is the Filling of the Spirit?

The Seven Manifestations of the Spirit

1. The Spirit Produces Christian Character

a, Love

2. The Spirit Produces Christian Service

3. The Spirit Teaches

4. The Spirit Promotes Praise and Thanksgiving

5. The Spirit Leads

6. The Spirit Witnesseth with our Spirit

7. The Spirit Maketh Intercession for us

What Spirituality is, and What it is Not

CHAPTER IV

Grieve Not the Holy Spirit

The First Condition of True Spirituality

What it is that Grieves the Spirit

The Cure of the Effect of Sin in a Christian’s Life

The Seven Major Passages

1. Christ alone can Cleanse from Sin (John 13:1–11)

2. Confession the one Condition of Fellowship, Forgiveness and Cleansing (1 John 1:1–2:2)

3. Self-judgment Saves from Chastisement (1 Cor. 11:31, 32)

4. Chastisement the Father’s Correction and Training of His Sinning Child

5. An Example of Christian Repentance (2 Cor. 7:8–11)

6. The Repentance, Confession and Restoration of an Old Testament Saint (Ps. 51:1–19)

7. The Three-fold Illustrative Parable in the New Testament (Luke 15:1–32)

CHAPTER V

Quench Not the Spirit

The Second Condition of True Spirituality

What it is that Quenches the Spirit

The Yielded Life

Christ the Pattern

Knowing the Will of God

What is a Sacrificial Life?

CHAPTER VI

Walk in the Spirit

The Third Condition of True Spirituality

What is meant by “Walk in the Spirit”

Three Reasons for Reliance upon the Spirit

1. The Impossible Heavenly Standard, in Contrast to the World

2. The Christian Faces a World-Ruling Foe

3. The Adamic Nature

The Doctrine of Perfection

The Doctrine of the Sanctification

The Doctrine of the Adamic Nature

I. From what Source does Sin Proceed in a Christian?

“Flesh”

“Old Man”

“Sin”

The Believer’s Death with Christ

The Summarizing Scripture

II. The Divine Remedy

Two Theories Contrasted: ...

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About He that Is Spiritual

In this standard on the Christian life, Chafer addresses the main concerns in relation to the spiritual component of living a holy life. He explores what the Bible says about the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian in great detail and clarity. After addressing the importance of the Holy Spirit, Chafer moves on to sin, submission and obedience on the part of the believer. He also provides helpful explanations of the doctrines of humanity’s fallen nature and sanctification. This book will be helpful for new believers as well as seasoned Christians seeking to deepen their walk with Christ.

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