2. Does the Holy Spirit in some direct way lead us or direct us ? Some say yes ! Vision – Experience Believe the Holy Spirit operates Separate and apart from the word

3. I. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT ? FATHER SON HOLY SPIRIT THE GOD- HEAD Deity Person

4. “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” Jn. 16:13 7 personal pronouns All are masculine

5. II. How does the Holy Spirit Communicate? Five ways to get message Seeing Hearing Tasting Smelling Feeling Vehicles of thought

6. “The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.” II Sam. 23:2 NKJV “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,” 1 Tim.4:1 NKJV

7. II. How does the Holy Spirit Communicate? The only way in which the Holy Spirit ever did influence people is through intelligent communications ! “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Rev. 3:6 NKJV

8. II. How does the Holy Spirit Communicate? The Holy Spirit did not originate any truth – he merely communicated or relayed God’s truth.

9. III. What has the Holy Spirit Communicated ? Jn. 16:7-13 Revelation is sufficient – II Pet.1:3 Revelation is complete – II Tim.3:17 Rev. 22:18,19

10. IV. Where is the Holy Spirit’s Communication ? “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” II Tim. 3:16 God Breathed

11. Some Claim guidance by Holy Spirit Apart from the Word.  It is not so  Implies Bible is not enough  Deny teachings of the Holy Spirit

12. V. When are we led by the Spirit ? “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Heb. 4:12

13. Sword of the Spirit

14. “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” Rom. 8:14  Any who follow the teachings of the Spirit are sons of God.  The way he leads us is by the teachings of the New Testament.

15. VI. What about the indwelling of the Holy Spirit ? 31 references to indwelling of Deity God ~ 9 Christ ~ 16 Spirit ~ 6 II Cor. 6:16 Gal. 2:20 II Tim. 1:14

16. COMPARE 1.GOD DWELLS IN US 2.CHRIST DWELLS IN US 3.SPIRIT DWELLS IN US

17. Problem with direct Indwelling Would have 2 personalities in us  Divine would be in control  If we sinned then the Spirit would be responsible

18. VII. Questions Rom. 8:26 “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”

19. VII. Questions Memorize Bible then filled with Spirit “For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.” Heb. 4:2

21. “...receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. ” James 1:21 “ Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; ” Col.3:16 The Holy Spirit is able to save you by the engrafted or implanted word

23. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249evanscoc@bellsouth.netwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening May 4, 2008