Colossians 1:28

Colossians 1:28 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Establishing Who God Is: God, the Spirit …


He came to the church at PentecostHe indwelt some in the OTJohn 14 and 16, He came as “The Counselor”


John 14-16: 3 things1) Counselor2) Convictor 3) Guide


John 14-16: 3 things1) Counselor

Reminds us of TruthWarns us of SinChallenges us to Grow


God’s Spirit, the Convictor John 16:8-11

8When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:

"convict" (elegch) - to condemn & - to convince

Convict Us all of Guilt verse 8

Romans 3:10 As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even one;

John 3:18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.

In Regard to Sin verse 9

9In regard to sin, because men do not believe in me;

1. How can I avoid punishment?2. What's in it for me?3. What is acceptable behavior for those around me, Social norms?4. What is acceptable behavior for the moral Law and order around me?5. What is the greatest good for the greatest number of people?6. What are the universal Principles of conscience?

Kolberg’s 6 Stages of Moral ReasoningGod’s Desire for Our Moral Reasoning!

What is God’s Spirit in me telling me to do?

Romans 8:5 Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.

In Regard to Sin verse 9

9In regard to sin, because men do not believe in me;

1 John 3:10 This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not a child of God;

1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

10In regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer;

In Regard to Righteousness verse 10

James 4:17 Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.

Colossians 2:15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.Revelation 20:1-2 1And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. 2He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.

In Regard to Judgment verse 11

10In regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.

1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

In Regard to Judgment verse 11

10In regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.

In Regard to Bridges

Sin Righteousness

Judgment

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