Comments on: A Work of the Spirit (Part 1) http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/ A Ministry of Shepherds' Fellowship Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:54:00 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sonachi Hansson http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-200836 Sonachi Hansson Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:48:46 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/#comment-200836 Personally, between John Macarthur, John Piper and David Jeremiah listening and reading their articles have really helped me to grow in faith and understanding of God's Word. I go to a church which is becoming increasingly hyper-charismatic & for a good long time I have been struggling with the increasing emphasis on emotionalism and simultaneous decrease on the emphasis of preaching the Bible.I am now completely anchored in faith by the Word & the Holy Spirit. Thank you John Macarthur et al. Personally, between John Macarthur, John Piper and David Jeremiah listening and reading their articles have really helped me to grow in faith and understanding of God’s Word. I go to a church which is becoming increasingly hyper-charismatic & for a good long time I have been struggling with the increasing emphasis on emotionalism and simultaneous decrease on the emphasis of preaching the Bible.I am now completely anchored in faith by the Word & the Holy Spirit. Thank you John Macarthur et al.

]]> By: Curtis Kellam http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-167126 Curtis Kellam Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:45:07 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/#comment-167126 John 4:2-3 is a great scripture but it says something much more profound when it says Jesus has come in the flesh. These scriptures are declaring that God (in the person of Jesus Christ) has come to the earth. The Holy Spirit exalting Christ is also reflected in 1 Jo 4:1-3: [1] Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. [2] Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: [3] And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is in the world. Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us (Matt 1:23). The Spirit of God and the scriptures declare with authority that Christ is God. Anyone who calls himself or herself a Christian but deny's that Jesus was God in human form is not a Christian. What makes Jesus' sacrifice so significant is the fact that God came down from Heaven and gave his perfect, human life for the sins of a very wicked world (of which you and I are a part of). Think about this: God (the Son) died...for you. It is the most mind-blowing and greatest act of love of all time and for all time. There is no love that compares to the love of God that was made manifest to the human race by the extreme suffering and death of God the Son. Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. (1 Tim 1:17) John 4:2-3 is a great scripture but it says something much more profound when it says Jesus has come in the flesh. These scriptures are declaring that God (in the person of Jesus Christ) has come to the earth. The Holy Spirit exalting Christ is also reflected in 1 Jo 4:1-3:

[1] Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. [2] Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: [3] And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is in the world.

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us (Matt 1:23). The Spirit of God and the scriptures declare with authority that Christ is God. Anyone who calls himself or herself a Christian but deny’s that Jesus was God in human form is not a Christian.

What makes Jesus’ sacrifice so significant is the fact that God came down from Heaven and gave his perfect, human life for the sins of a very wicked world (of which you and I are a part of). Think about this: God (the Son) died…for you. It is the most mind-blowing and greatest act of love of all time and for all time. There is no love that compares to the love of God that was made manifest to the human race by the extreme suffering and death of God the Son.

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. (1 Tim 1:17)

]]> By: Sylvia L http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-166827 Sylvia L Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:02:33 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/#comment-166827 How can this mystical experience be any different than the "speaking in tongues" phenomena? It has been said that speaking in tongues causes an excitment and brings you closer to God. Hello?? Isn't that toying with emotions and an unknown force??? How can this mystical experience be any different than the “speaking in tongues” phenomena? It has been said that speaking in tongues causes an excitment and brings you closer to God. Hello?? Isn’t that toying with emotions and an unknown force???

]]> By: Luke Luo http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-166706 Luke Luo Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:03:52 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/#comment-166706 Dear pastor John MacArthur: May I have your permission to translate this article into Chinese and post it in my blog? It's a very timely article for Chinese Christians as well. Thank you for your faithful teaching. In Him, Luke Luo Dear pastor John MacArthur:
May I have your permission to translate this article into Chinese and post it in my blog?
It’s a very timely article for Chinese Christians as well.
Thank you for your faithful teaching.
In Him,
Luke Luo

]]> By: RJ in GA http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-166664 RJ in GA Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:20:57 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/#comment-166664 This is great...just keep us in suspense so that we'll keep reading tomorrow :) I just hope I don't have to wait 5 days to get all 5 characteristics. Definitely applicable for today's church. This is great…just keep us in suspense so that we’ll keep reading tomorrow :) I just hope I don’t have to wait 5 days to get all 5 characteristics. Definitely applicable for today’s church.

]]> By: P and L http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-166578 P and L Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:44:53 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/#comment-166578 This is a 'must read'. Great timing for whats going on in the 'churches' today. Thank you for posting the truth. Its barely out in the world today and boy do we need truth!! This is a ‘must read’. Great timing for whats going on in the ‘churches’ today. Thank you for posting the truth. Its barely out in the world today and boy do we need truth!!

]]> By: David M. http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-166396 David M. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:25:29 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/#comment-166396 Indeed. So much emphasis is placed on emotionalism and "feeling the presence of God" today. I like to hear messages that point to the scriptures (which emphasize no such thing). Indeed. So much emphasis is placed on emotionalism and “feeling the presence of God” today. I like to hear messages that point to the scriptures (which emphasize no such thing).

]]> By: Nathan W. Bingham http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-165771 Nathan W. Bingham Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:38:09 +0000 http://www.sfpulpit.com/2008/07/15/a-work-of-the-spirit-part-1/#comment-165771 This looks to be a great series. I especially am interested to read your third point, "(3) Points people to the Scriptures" - as much of what is commonly reported as a <em>Work of the Spirit</em> today does anything but point people to Scripture. Thanks for being a beacon of truth. This looks to be a great series. I especially am interested to read your third point, “(3) Points people to the Scriptures” – as much of what is commonly reported as a Work of the Spirit today does anything but point people to Scripture.

Thanks for being a beacon of truth.

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