It always amazes me when Christians say we should just leave conviction to the Holy Spirit instead of telling people their sinfulness. They don't seem to realize that the Holy Spirit speaks through us. We are His hands, feet and mouth piece. I am quite sure than many Christians have never sensed the promptings of the Holy Spirit speak to them because they never consult Him about anything.
When we have heard from Him there is no mistaking His voice. He speaks in quiet but strong promptings deep in our soul. Its not a feeling, fear or audible voice, but clearly it is Him.
Those who hear from the Holy Spirit know when it is him speaking or just their flesh, there is a distinct difference that is unmistakable.
John 3:5-6
"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. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit."
Titus 3:6
"6 whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,"
Acts 2:38
"38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
The Holy Spirit was given to us as a seal of our salvation as well as our counselor, protector, teacher, comforter and much more.
John 14:26
"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
1 Corinthians 2:9-13
"But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual."
John 16:13
"When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come."
John 14:17
"Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you."
Ephesians 4:30
"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption."
Ephesians 1:12-14
"…12 in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory. 13 And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth— the gospel of your salvation— you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.…"
The Holy Spirit is not an idea, a thought or anything intangible, He is a person sent by God to dwell in believers as everything that is needed to live the Christian life as well as our guarantee of salvation, our inheritance.
He corrects us when we sin to bring us back to obedience.
John 16:8
“When He comes, He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment”
John 16:14
“He will glorify Me, because He will take from what is Mine and declare it to you”
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Infected by the Apostate Church
The apostate churches are infecting individuals and these individuals are taking their hostility to family members.
These churches mock and resist Bible truth while isolating those who will not succumb to their false brand of Christianity.
When we do not walk in lockstep with the world we can expect to be targeted for ruination of our reputations.
The world has no problem with lying and believing lies, it is preferred over truth. When we find ourselves on the other side of apostate thinking then we will be culled out as the bad ones.
Matthew 10:21-23
"…21 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. 22 You will be hated by everyone on account of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. 23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.…"
These churches mock and resist Bible truth while isolating those who will not succumb to their false brand of Christianity.
When we do not walk in lockstep with the world we can expect to be targeted for ruination of our reputations.
The world has no problem with lying and believing lies, it is preferred over truth. When we find ourselves on the other side of apostate thinking then we will be culled out as the bad ones.
Matthew 10:21-23
"…21 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. 22 You will be hated by everyone on account of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. 23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.…"
Friday, January 4, 2019
Evangelism is Different From Friendship
Amen!
God clearly does not want us walking among those who resist Him. He is our best friend and we must be loyal to Him. Evangelism to win souls is far different than having relationships with the ungodly.
God clearly does not want us walking among those who resist Him. He is our best friend and we must be loyal to Him. Evangelism to win souls is far different than having relationships with the ungodly.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
There are not Prescribed Methods, Only the Holy Spirit
When we realize we are not commanded to change a person's heart, then we will not be fixated on techniques to manipulate them to agree with us.
We cannot change anyone's heart, we can only bring the message and they will respond to the Holy Spirit with whats in their own heart.
1 Corinthians 3:6-8
"6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth. 7 So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth. 8 Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor."
We depend on the Holy Spirit to speak through us His way and leave it there.
We cannot change anyone's heart, we can only bring the message and they will respond to the Holy Spirit with whats in their own heart.
1 Corinthians 3:6-8
"6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth. 7 So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth. 8 Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor."
We depend on the Holy Spirit to speak through us His way and leave it there.
Self Reflection Must Happen to Grow
Self reflection to improve should be a normal course for the believer. The non-believer does it to progress in business or get along in the culture but its not authentic, its to gain some worldly goods or position. For the believer the self reflection has to do with loving God and becoming more holy and useful!
Alan Brayshaw said this:
" Do Not Take Your Last Breath with a Hard Heart,." Examine Yourself ,."
Alan Brayshaw said this:
" Do Not Take Your Last Breath with a Hard Heart,." Examine Yourself ,."
The False Persona of the Narcissist
Covert narcissism is like this! They present a false persona to those in church while acting terrible in the home. If the people in the home were to tell on them in the church, those in the church would not believe the victim because all they ever see is the friendly person they see once a week for two hours.
This is why the Catholic church got away with all the abuse for so many years. Those who like someone will minimize the victim to protect the abuser.
They Attack Because You Told the Truth
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