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Jesus Revolution: Spirit-Filled Joy, Prayer, Thanks - Charismatic (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

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The Jesus People were known for infectious joy, constant prayer, and overwhelming gratitude—Spirit-filled living of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Charismatic theology sees these as Spirit-produced: the Spirit gives joy (Galatians 5:22); the Spirit enables prayer (Romans 8:26); the Spirit produces thanksgiving. "This is the will of God"—the Spirit accomplishes God's will in us. The movement's joy was contagious; their prayer was constant; their thanks was genuine. Be Spirit-filled; joy, prayer, thanks will flow naturally.

Topics & Themes

Spirit-filledinfectious joySpirit prayercontagiousnatural flow

Scripture References

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Galatians 5:22Romans 8:26

Emotional Tone

joygratitudehope

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