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Romans 8: Indwelling of the Spirit The Spirit Acts in the World: - The Guidance of the Spirit - The “Gift” of the Spirit (Acts 2:38)

Romans 8: What does “Dwell” Mean? The Father dwells in the Son – John 14:10 Nothing good dwells in flesh – Romans 7:18 Christ dwells in us – Ephesians 3:17 Satan dwells in Pergamos – Revelation 2:13 Christians dwell in God – I John 4:13

Consider Parallels Ephesians 5:18-19 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Consider Parallels

Consider Parallels Ephesians 5:18-19 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Consider Parallels

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom….. He Will Dwell in Us The Holy Spirit The Word of God Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom….. James 4:5 Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, "The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously"?

…... So is everyone who is born of the Spirit He Gives Birth to Us The Holy Spirit The Word of God 1 Peter 1:23 Having been born again…..through the word of God which lives and abides forever, John 3:8 …... So is everyone who is born of the Spirit

He Makes Us Spiritually Alive The Holy Spirit The Word of God 2 Corinthians 3:6 …but the Spirit gives life Psalms 119:50 ….For Your word has given me life.

He Convicts of Sin Titus 1:9 The Holy Spirit The Word of God Titus 1:9 holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict. John 16:8 And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment

He is the Measure of Judgment The Holy Spirit The Word of God John 16:8 And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment John 12:48 ….the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day

He Testifies of God John 5:39 The Holy Spirit The Word of God John 5:39 You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God

He Is the Guarantee of Salvation The Holy Spirit The Word of God 1 John 5:13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, ….. 2 Corinthians 1:22 who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

For the word of God is living and powerful, He Gives Us Power The Holy Spirit The Word of God Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful,

He Comforts Us The Holy Spirit The Word of God Romans 15:4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Acts 9:31 ….And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. He Sanctifies Us The Holy Spirit The Word of God 2 Thessalonians 2:13 ….because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, John 17:17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.

The Fruit of the Spirit and the Word of God 1 John 2:5 But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Jeremiah 15:16 Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; 2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God Romans 15:4 …..the patience and comfort of the Scriptures Psalm 119:76 Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant. Hebrews 6:5 ….the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Job 15:11 Are the consolations of God too small for you, And the word spoken gently with you? Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come

Romans 8: Indwelling of the Spirit The Holy Spirit: Does not “illuminate” Scripture He is revealed/Manifested in Scripture He is not “felt”, He is known (1 John 4:6,12)

Romans 8: Marks of Salvation The Spirit’s Testimony – I John 5:6-9 The Creation’s Frustration – Genesis 3:17 Mechanics of Prayer – II Corinthians 6

Romans 8: Eternal Purpose God worked “all things” to bring us to Him God foreknew us God predestined us God called us

Not all Israel will be saved BUT All Israel will be saved HOW? Romans 9: Israel Not all Israel will be saved BUT All Israel will be saved HOW?

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Sunday AM Sunday PM Wednesday Serving Sunday AM Sunday PM Wednesday Usher Craig Foster Opening Prayer Lamar McDonald Michael June Opening/Head Curt Davis Communion Grant Haines Gerald VanFleet Caleb White Chris Willis Song Leader Aaron Van Fleet - LamarMcDonald Announcement Anthony Ward Rob Wade Adult Class Ryan Sollars Invitation Brian Haines

I will declare Your name to my brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You Hebrews 2:12 Songs Invitation 55 555

Giving God Leftovers… Malachi 1:6-14

Meeting the letter of the law Missing the heart of the law Giving God “leftovers” was robbing God!

Loyalty Leftovers? Loyalties are shown by priorities Matthew 6:24 Consider: Who He Is What He’s Done What’s At Stake

“You cannot kill time without injuring eternity.” Time Leftovers? The value of time Ephesians 5:15-17 James 4:13-17 “You cannot kill time without injuring eternity.”

Money Leftovers? Whose is it? 1 Corinthians 10:26 James 1:17 You provide the willingness God provides the ability & blessing 2 Corinthians 8:12, 9:7-11

Energy Leftovers?

“Oh, what a weariness” Energy Leftovers?

God deserves your best Ephesians 4:15-16 Romans 12:4-13 “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

What Must One Do To Be Saved? Hearing and Believing Romans 10:17 Confession Romans 10:9 Repentance Acts 2:38 Baptism Mark 16:16 Continued Faithfulness 2 John 9