Our Effectiveness in sharing the gospel with others does not depend on our skills,
training, or knowledge.
The Spirit works powerfully through the message itself.
2: 6-9 Man's Blindness
Yet Boast they all that they have learned the whole. For what that is, no eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard
nor
can it be conceived by the mind of man. Human beings have no capacity to grasp or understand reality.
2: 10-11 Revelation and God's Spirit
Paul' focuses attention on one of the distinctive works of the Holt Spirit. As GodHe is privy to the
very thought
of God. He is one who spake through the prophets and apostles.
2: 13-16 Illumination
The Holy Spirit enlightens believers to the meaning of the scripture's objective revelation.
2: 16 The Mind Of Christ
Natural man may ridicule the claims of the believers in discerning reality. But because the Spirit
links us with
Jesus we know Him and can discern His will.
Key Verse: 2:11 God's Spirit knows the
unknowable
How can I Be Filled With The Holy Spirit?
Important verse in understanding the filling of the Holy Spirit is John 14:16, where Jesus promished the
Spirit
would indwell believers and that the indwelling would be permanent. The Holy Spirit is a gift geiven to
all
believers in Jesus without exception, and no conditions are placed upon this gift except faith in Christ.
(John
7:37-39).
What Is The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Our Lives Today?
Of all the gifts given to mankind by God, there is none greater that the presence of the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit has
many functions, roles, and activities. First He does a work in the hearts of all people
everywhere. Jesus
told the disciples that He would send the Spirit into the world to convict the world.
(John 14:16)
Once we
are saved the Spirit takes up residence in our hearts forever. Every moment of our christian
lives we should grow
closer and closer to Him and get to know Him better. The Holy Spirit is our
Comforter. Jesus gave the Spirit as
a "COMPENSATION" for His absence.
The Spirit's presence within us enables us to understand God's
word.
The Holy Spirit of God has taken up residence in our lives and dwells with us and will never leave us
or forsake us and this should cause a christian to have great joy and comfort.
Thank God for this precious gift---The
Holy Spirit and His work in our lives.
