WOMEN IN THE WORD WEDNESDAY
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We began on Sunday of this week discussing the gospel and the Holy Spirit's work in...
- convicting
- gifting
- moving and inspiring
- sealing and pledging
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These are powerful concepts to sink our teeth in to as we praise and thank the Holy Spirit for His work in our lives. Here are scriptures to help us do just that:
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THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVICTS:Jesus speaks in John 16:7-15,
"Unless I go away,
the Counselor (The Holy Spirit) will not come to you;
but if I go, I will send Him to you.
When He comes,
He will convict the world
of guilt in regard to sin
and righteousness
and judgment:
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in regard to sin,
because men do not believe in me;
.in regard to righteousness,
because I am going to the Father,
where you can see me no longer;
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and in regard to judgment,
because the prince of this world (Satan)
now stands condemned."
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.THE HOLY SPIRIT GIFTS:
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This week already I have posted different scriptures that tell about this. Peter takes it a step further in 1 Peter 4:7-11,
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"The end of all things is near.
Therefore be clear minded
and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
Above all, love each other deeply,
because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Each one should use whatever gift
he has received to serve others,
faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.
If anyone speaks,
he should do it as one speaking the very words of God.
If anyone serves,
he should do it with the strength God provides,
so that in all things God may be praised
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever."
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THE HOLY SPIRIT MOVES AND INSPIRES:
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Peter speaks again about the Holy Spirit in 2 Peter 1:20-21,
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But know this first of all,
that no prophecy of Scripture
is a matter of one's own interpretation,
for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will,
but men moved by the Holy Spirit
spoke from God."
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THE HOLY SPIRIT SEALS AND PLEDGES:
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Ephesians 1:12-14 reminds us that upon becoming christians we were given God's stamp of approval that basically says that we are His children... His heirs....
Ephesians 1:12-14 reminds us that upon becoming christians we were given God's stamp of approval that basically says that we are His children... His heirs....
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"...we who were the first to hope in Christ
should be to the praise of His glory.
In Him, you also,
after listening to the message of truth,
the gospel of your salvation —
having also believed,
you were sealed in Him
with the Holy Spirit of promise,
who is given as a pledge of our inheritance..."
Join me in praise and thanksgiving
for the Holy Spirit of God
at work in and through His people!
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