For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: 1 Corinthians 14:2
Jesus Christ and his disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit. Christlikeness and the fruit of the Spirit are visible effects in the lives of believers.
The Holy Spirit indwells Jesus Christ
Isa 11:2; Mt 12:18; Isa 42:1; Lk 4:18; Isa 61:1; Ac 10:38
The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is promised to believers
Jn 14:17 See also Eze 36:27; 37:14
The Holy Spirit indwells believers
2Ti 1:14
Believers are described as the temple of the Holy Spirit: 1Co 3:16; 6:19
Eph 2:22; 1Jn 2:27; 3:24
Results of the Holy Spirit’s indwelling in believers
The Holy Spirit guarantees life Ro 8:11 See also Eze 37:14; Jn 7:38-39
The Holy Spirit assures believers that they belong to God Ro 8:14-16 See also 2Co 1:21-22; Gal 4:6; Eph 1:13-14; 1Jn 4:13
Wisdom and insight are received Ge 41:38; Dt 34:9 fn; Da 4:8-9,18; 5:11,14
Strength is received Eph 3:16
Preaching and public testimony is aided Mt 10:20 pp Mk 13:11 pp Lk 12:12; Ac 4:8-12; 5:29-32
The moral law is obeyed Eze 36:27; Ro 8:4-5,13; Gal 5:16
The fruit of the Spirit is displayed Gal 5:22-23 See also Ro 5:5; 14:17; 15:13,30
Those without the Holy Spirit’s indwelling are not Christlike
Gal 5:17; Jude 18-19
“Full of the Spirit”: consistent quality of Christian character Ac 6:3-5 Also see: Ac 11:24; 13:52
“Filled with the Spirit”: the inspiration to speak words of witness, challenge or rebuke Ac 4:8 Peter testifying before the Sanhedrin; Ac 7:55 Stephen testifying to the Sanhedrin, seeing the glory of God; Ac 13:9 Paul rebuking Elymas
Characteristics of the Spirit-filled life
The Spirit of Christ should rule believers’ lives Ro 8:4-6 See also Gal 5:16,25
The Spirit produces fruit of Christlike character Ro 15:13; 2Co 6:6; Gal 5:22-23
The Spirit brings liberty Ro 7:6 See also 2Co 3:17; Gal 5:1
Being filled with the Spirit often leads to words of praise Ac 2:4 Also see: Ac 4:31; 10:44-46; 19:6; Eph 5:18-20
Father in heaven, I believe you raised Jesus from the dead. Lord Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for my sin. Please forgive me of all my sins. Come into my heart and life. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and tell others about you for the rest of my life. Fill me with the Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.