Post on 15-Dec-2015
“For We Do Not Know”
Does the Spirit operate on us in miraculous way, in addition to the written Word?
Does the Spirit influence our minds through the written Word?
“For We Do Not Know”
The book of Romans describes a great transformation
How is that transformation accomplished?
Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with?
“The Holy Spirit lives inside the Christian and guides the actions of those who desire His
presence. The Spirit empowers the believer to step outside his comfort zone to do
extraordinary acts of faith for God. Being filled with the Spirit involves transforming our
minds to the mind of Christ as we engage in spiritual activities. Walking in the Spirit leads
to a sense of peace and joy, as we partner with God in His glorious plans.”
(http://www.godandscience.org/doctrine/holy_spirit.html) Rich Deem
Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with?
Spirit alone or Word alone?
The Calvinist sees indwelling as the Spirit overriding his depraved desires
The Pentecostal sees this in tongue speaking and other gifts
Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with?
Spirit alone or Word alone?
Any view denying a personal indwelling is viewed as “word only”
Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with?
12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts
and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 (NASB95)
Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with?
5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to
you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
John 3:5 (NASB95)
23 for you have been born again not of seed which is
perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and
enduring word of God. 1 Peter 1:23 (NASB95)
The New Birth
The Holy Spirit
The Word of God
Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with?
63 “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have
spoken to you are spirit and are life.
John 6:63 (NASB95)
50 This is my comfort in my affliction: For
thy word hath quickened me. Psalm 119:50
(KJV 1900)
Gives Life
The Holy Spirit
The Word of God
Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with?
5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has
been poured out within our hearts through the
Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Romans 5:5 (NASB95)
5 but whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in
Him: 1 John 2:5 (NASB95)
Perfects Love
The Holy Spirit
The Word of God
Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with?
5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds
which we have done in righteousness, but
according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and
renewing by the Holy Spirit,
Titus 3:5 (NASB95)
21 Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that
remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able
to save your souls. James 1:21 (NASB95)
Saves our Souls
The Holy Spirit
The Word of God
Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with?
13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all
joy and peace in believing, so that you
will abound in hope by the power of the Holy
Spirit. Romans 15:13
(NASB95)
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel,
for it is the power of God for salvation to
everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also
to the Greek. Romans 1:16 (NASB95)
Empowers the Believer
The Holy Spirit
The Word of God
Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with?
11 Such were some of you; but you were
washed, but you were sanctified, but you
were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit
of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:11
(NASB95)
26 so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the
washing of water with the word,
Ephesians 5:26 (NASB95)
Sanctifies
The Holy Spirit
The Word of God
Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with?
31 So the church throughout all Judea and
Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being
built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and
in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to
increase. Acts 9:31 (NASB95)
4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime
were written for our learning, that we
through patience and comfort of the
scriptures might have hope.
Romans 15:4 (KJV 1900)
Comforts
The Holy Spirit
The Word of God
Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with?
18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be
filled with the Spirit, Ephesians 5:18
(NASB95)
16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one
another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with
thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16 (NASB95)
Indwells the Believer
The Holy Spirit
The Word of God
“For we do not know”
Romans 8:1-14 deals with how one becomes just
Romans 8:15-25 deals with the hope of the justified man
How can man know these things?
“For we do not know”
Romans 8:26-39 deals with the assurance of the justified man
He will have help in his “weakness”
He needs help because he does not know what to pray for
An Educated Transformation
The Justified man is a transformed man (Rom 12:1-2)
This transformation leads to a proper understanding of self (Rom 12:3-8)
This man realizes he has been given a role and seeks to fill it (Rom 12:6-8)