Acts 19:1-20

Acts 19:1-Acts 19:1-2020Discerning the SpiritsDiscerning the Spirits

Introduction:Introduction:

…the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are

contrary to one another Galatians 5:17a Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21

Spiritual Battle:

Acts 19:1-Acts 19:1-2020

Introduction:Introduction:

And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. Ephesians 5:11 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1

Spirituality:

Spirit = Holy Spirit

spirit = spirit of this world

Response to Response to God’s WordGod’s Word::

Spirit:Responds to the TruthBeliefReceives the Word

Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand

souls were added to them. Acts 2:41


Spirit:Responds to the TruthBeliefReceives the WordAffirmed by the Word

"And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions” Joel 2:28


Spirit:Responds to the TruthBeliefReceives the WordAffirmed by the WordAuthor of the Word

for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21



All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16



Spirit:Rejects TruthUnbeliefCannot accept

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. Romans 8:7



Spirit:Rejects TruthUnbeliefCannot accept

But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.1 Corinthians 2:14



Spirit:Rejects TruthUnbeliefCannot acceptTries to replaceFather of lies

You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. John 8:44

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

View of Jesus:View of Jesus:

Spirit:Christ CenteredCorrect View

1 Corinthians 12:3b…..no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.


Spirit:Christ CenteredCorrect View

Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11


Spirit:Christ CenteredCorrect ViewChrist Glorified

However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. John 16:13-14



Spirit:Self glory

Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, "Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit." Acts 8:17-19



Spirit:Self gloryFalse view



Spirit:Self gloryFalse viewHates Jesus

Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed 1 Corinthians 12:3a

Nature of Change:Nature of Change:

Spirit:True heart changeEvident repentanceNo love of moneyTrue FreedomEvidence of new life

Spirit:No changeNo repentanceLove of moneyBondageDestruction

Application:Application:

1. Carefully examine any new teaching2. What should you burn (v.19)?

If you knew Jesus were coming to your house tomorrow is there anything you would want to take to the dump today?

Application:Application:

1. Carefully examine any new teaching2. What should you burn (v.19)?

Are there things in your home that shouldn’t be there?Are there things in your life that shouldn’t be there?

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