What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit?
Quick answer
Being filled with the Spirit is being fully yielded to his control — singing, thanking, submitting in his strength — a command, not just an experience.
Ephesians 5:18 commands, "Be filled with the Spirit." The grammar implies an ongoing reality.
The next verses describe the marks: singing to one another, giving thanks always, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
It is not a second-blessing event but the normal Christian life — repeatedly yielding to the Spirit who already dwells within.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06-07. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.