1. To be filled with the Spirit is different from being baptized in the Spirit. There is one baptism, but multiple fillings. 2. In no New Testament text are we commanded to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. There is no appeal to do something in order to be baptized; no exhortation, no imperative. 3. On the other hand, we are commanded to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Eph. 5:18). 4. It is possible to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, to experience the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and yet not be filled with the Holy Spirit (e.g. the Corinthian believers). 5. To be “full of the Holy Spirit” is to reflect a maturity of character; it is the ideal condition of every believer [see Acts 6:3, 5; 7:55; 11:24]. To be “filled with the Holy Spirit” is to experience an anointing for power, purity, proclamation, and praise.

Sam Storms

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Grains		Cookies, Desserts	30	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Square unsweetened chocolate -=OR=— No-melt unsweetened choc.
1/2	c	Shortening
2	tb	Sweetener
2	ts	Vanilla
2		Eggs; beaten
1	c	Sifted all-purpose flour
1/2	ts	Baking soda
1/4	c	Chopped nuts

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt shortening and chocolate over low heat. Remove from heat. Add liquid
sweetener (forgot to put in the recipe that it was liquid), vanilla and
beaten eggs. Stir until well blended. Add flour and baking soda; mix well.
Stir in nuts. Pour into greased (can spray with Pam) 8" cake pan. Bake at
325 for 20 mins; cool. Cut into 30 squares. Exchange: 2 brownies = 1/2
bread and 1 1/2 fat.
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