Stephen was a man full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:3, 6:5, 6:10, 7:55). The meaning of the description is explained. Then the sins expressly connected to the Holy Spirit are described (resisting the Spirit, grieving the Spirit and quenching the Spirit). If one would be like Stephen he must avoid these sins and, positively,act upon the promise of Luke 11:13 by believing, earnest, persistent prayer. In view of he truth that, 'the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart' (Matthew 12:34) and in view of what is requently revealed in direct relation to the condition of fullness of the Spirit, one can assert that a primary index of this fullness is the heartfelt communication of the gospel to others.
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“ A challenge for all ” With typical thoroughness and care, Pastor McDearmon paints a portrait of a Spirit-filled man, and depicts with painful honesty the ways and means whereby the Spirit is resisted, grieved and quenched. The absolute necessity of the Spirit of Christ for the health of the church and her members is powerfully set out. Here is a helpful tool for self-examination with a view to identifying the sins which empty us of spiritual power, and pointed exhortations with earnest encouragements to pursue Christ and to embrace and enjoy his Spirit's operations. If we did as counselled here, we - and the churches of which we are members - would truly be healthier and happier by far, and the gospel would be going forth from us with greater vigour and efficacy.
