Comments on: A True Work of the Spirit (Part 3) http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/ A Ministry of Shepherds' Fellowship Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:54:00 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tom Lawler http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7152 Tom Lawler Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:48:53 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/#comment-7152 Thanks,John, for the clarification of the authority of Scripture. I appreciate your teaching ministry very much. Thanks,John, for the clarification of the authority of Scripture. I appreciate your teaching ministry very much.

]]> By: Benjamin Polge http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7149 Benjamin Polge Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:14:34 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/#comment-7149 Tom, Also, don't forget (and I might be off on this one, the rest will have to let me know) John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" John 1:14 "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." When we speak of the divinity of the Bible, we are pointing out that the Word of God is Jesus Himself. Or at least that's how I've always interpreted it. I'm sure someone here will put me in my place. But hope that helped anyway. Tom,

Also, don’t forget (and I might be off on this one, the rest will have to let me know)

John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”

John 1:14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”

When we speak of the divinity of the Bible, we are pointing out that the Word of God is Jesus Himself. Or at least that’s how I’ve always interpreted it. I’m sure someone here will put me in my place. But hope that helped anyway.

]]> By: PastorResources Blog - Beta » Blog Archive » A True Work of the Spirit http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7132 PastorResources Blog - Beta » Blog Archive » A True Work of the Spirit Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:59:34 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/#comment-7132 [...] Part 3 - It Points People to the Scriptures. [...] [...] Part 3 – It Points People to the Scriptures. [...]

]]> By: John http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7099 John Thu, 01 Feb 2007 03:05:47 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/#comment-7099 @ Tom Lawler - I'll try to explain :) || Why use the word “divine” or “divinity”? in what sense is the scriptures “divine”? || The Scriptures are divine in the sense that they hold the very same authority as God. Rejecting Scripture is to reject God Himself. 1 Thess 4:8 "So, he who rejects this is not rejecting man but the God who gives His Holy Spirit to you." || In what sense does the Holy Spirit focus a believing heart on the “divinity” of scripture? || I'll give you some verses as to how I think this happens. a) The power to believe that the Bible is the Word of God. 1 Thess 2: 13 "For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, <b>you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God</b>, which also performs its work in you who believe." b) The power to know the truth and for the power to live by that truth (sanctification). John 17:17 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." 1 Corin 2:12 "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God," Romans 15:16 "to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the gospel of God, so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit." c) The Spirit personally testifies to us. Romans 8:16 "The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God," @ Tom Lawler – I’ll try to explain :)

|| Why use the word “divine” or “divinity”? in what sense is the scriptures “divine”? ||

The Scriptures are divine in the sense that they hold the very same authority as God. Rejecting Scripture is to reject God Himself.

1 Thess 4:8 “So, he who rejects this is not rejecting man but the God who gives His Holy Spirit to you.”

|| In what sense does the Holy Spirit focus a believing heart on the “divinity” of scripture? ||

I’ll give you some verses as to how I think this happens.

a) The power to believe that the Bible is the Word of God.

1 Thess 2: 13 “For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.”

b) The power to know the truth and for the power to live by that truth (sanctification).

John 17:17 “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.”

1 Corin 2:12 “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God,”

Romans 15:16 “to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the gospel of God, so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.”

c) The Spirit personally testifies to us.

Romans 8:16 “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God,”

]]> By: Mike Ratliff http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7084 Mike Ratliff Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:46:22 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/#comment-7084 What then of those "Christian Leaders" who are constantly attempting to cast doubt on scripture as the complete and perfect Word of God? What is amazing to me is how so many other "Christians" flock to sit at their feet. Shouldn't we consider these deceivers to be tools of Satan? In that sense I would also say that they are "Christian" in name. In Christ Mike Ratliff What then of those “Christian Leaders” who are constantly attempting to cast doubt on scripture as the complete and perfect Word of God? What is amazing to me is how so many other “Christians” flock to sit at their feet. Shouldn’t we consider these deceivers to be tools of Satan? In that sense I would also say that they are “Christian” in name.

In Christ

Mike Ratliff

]]> By: Tom Lawler http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7083 Tom Lawler Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:57:18 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/#comment-7083 forgive the single question: Why use the word "divine" or "divinity"? in what sense is the scriptures "divine"? In what sense does the Holy Spirit focus a believing heart on the "divinity" of scripture? Please clarify. Thank you. forgive the single question: Why use the word “divine” or “divinity”? in what sense is the scriptures “divine”? In what sense does the Holy Spirit focus a believing heart on the “divinity” of scripture? Please clarify. Thank you.

]]> By: DerekW http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7080 DerekW Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:35:11 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/#comment-7080 The Scripture is {{all}} true and God-breathed [2Tim.3:16, Ps.119:89...]. If {{any}} of it is considered untrue, how can any of the rest of it be considered true or God-inspired?... it relegates Scripture to just another philosopy to be adopted or not at our own personal whim. Let us stand firm in the gift of faith and our confidence in the Scriptures to His Glory. There are many adversaries to the Word and our fellowship of faith in Him. 1Cor.16:13 The Scripture is {{all}} true and God-breathed [2Tim.3:16, Ps.119:89...]. If {{any}} of it is considered untrue, how can any of the rest of it be considered true or God-inspired?… it relegates Scripture to just another philosopy to be adopted or not at our own personal whim.

Let us stand firm in the gift of faith and our confidence in the Scriptures to His Glory. There are many adversaries to the Word and our fellowship of faith in Him.
1Cor.16:13

]]> By: Shaun Marksbury http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7079 Shaun Marksbury Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:08:41 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/#comment-7079 Amen and amen! Once the enemy can undermine our faith in the Word, we have no firm foundation for our faith. Only the Holy Spirit would want us to have faith in God's Word. It's true - this is why we must meditate on Scripture day in and day out. Amen and amen! Once the enemy can undermine our faith in the Word, we have no firm foundation for our faith. Only the Holy Spirit would want us to have faith in God’s Word. It’s true – this is why we must meditate on Scripture day in and day out.

]]> By: sarah http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7077 sarah Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:49:12 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/#comment-7077 "The devil has always shown a mortal spite and hatred towards that holy book, the Bible. He has done all in his power to extinguish that light, or else draw men off from it. He knows it to be that light by which his kingdom of darkness is to be overthrown." And that is why he loves to fill our day with the things of this world or even with things we feel we must get done for the day. Many times I start my day without reading the word of God. How foolish is that? If Scripture is a sword that defeats the devil, why wouldn't the Christian soldier equip himself daily before he begins the day that he might meditate upon it throughout the day? “The devil has always shown a mortal spite and hatred towards that holy book, the Bible. He has done all in his power to extinguish that light, or else draw men off from it. He knows it to be that light by which his kingdom of darkness is to be overthrown.”
And that is why he loves to fill our day with the things of this world or even with things we feel we must get done for the day. Many times I start my day without reading the word of God. How foolish is that? If Scripture is a sword that defeats the devil, why wouldn’t the Christian soldier equip himself daily before he begins the day that he might meditate upon it throughout the day?

]]> By: donsands http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7070 donsands Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:38:30 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2007/01/31/a-true-work-of-the-spirit-part-3/#comment-7070 Amen! God magnifies His Word above His name. Psalm 138:2 Wielding the sword of the Spirit in love surely is something the devil hates. Amen! God magnifies His Word above His name. Psalm 138:2

Wielding the sword of the Spirit in love surely is something the devil hates.

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