Last Tuesday Pastor Brad shared with us about how God has given us all the ability to think and act. Sometimes we are confused as to whether this is our own minds, or if these thoughts are the Holy Spirit? This is very similar to the week before when Pastor Bruce shared about God speaking from our hearts. So the question is, what are these thought, and how do we really know if they are the Holy Spirit or not? Cary, in his book, explains that any time we have the question, "How do you know?" LOOK OUT! This is probably what is causing anxiety in our lives and is a part of what he calls the "New Evangelical Theology". The Holy Spirit ministers to us by comforting us and convicting us of sin. Again the Holy Spirit, and God the Father have revealed themselves to us in the Word, and do not speak from within us. They minister to us from the outside, to our hearts, even though when we become Christians, Christ dwells within us. We must strive for wisdom because that helps us to make better decisions in our lives. The Holy Spirit, through the Word of God, shapes our hearts also and helps us to use that wisdom to accomplish the will of the Father, i.e. preaching the gospel, love your neighbor. More to come this week and I'm looking forward to it.
Jeff
Setlist
Your Grace Is Enough - Matt Maher
Great and Glorious - ALM:UK
You Alone Can Rescue - Matt Redman
Maker of Heaven - Desperation Band
How Great Thou Art - Paul Baloche
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