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B. New Life in Christ
2. The Holy Spirit in our new life
Why must the Holy Spirit come into the life of a believer in Christ?
Once we believe in Jesus Christ, we are a new creation in God's eyes.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Once we accept Christ, our body becomes the temple of the Holy Spirit, whom we receive from God. Now, we rightfully belong to God and we are his.
1 Corinthians 6:19
But why is it that God has to send the Holy Spirit down into the life of a believer in Christ?
1) To bring us out of darkness(spiritual darkness) and into God's light.
Ephesians 5:33
2 Corinthians 4:4-6 >>> The god of this age(refering to satan) has blinded the minds of unbelievers, disallowing them to understand spiritual truths and matters. But verse 6 says that God made his light shine in our hearts, overcoming darkness and allowing us to understand the truths and knowledge of God.
Romans 8:11 >>> God will give life to our mortal bodies through the Holy Spirit who leaves in us, just as Jesus was raised from the dead.
2) To let us know that we belong to God
Ephesians 1:13-14 >>> When we heard the gospel and believed in Christ, we were marked with a seal, the Holy Spirit, a seal which marked us as one of Christ's family.
3) To lead and guide us
Romans 8:14
How does the Holy Spirit guide us?
3.1) The written word of God
John 14:26
3.2) The spoken word of God
- sometimes the Holy Spirit may reveal truths to a person in the form of voices from God or deep feelings.
I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me. Acts 26:17b-18
This sermon notes in taken by me, any error is entirely mine. If there is anything wrong with it or I left out anything, please notify me by posting it in the comments section. Also, feel free to discuss about anything related to this sermon or clarify your doubts here in the comments section. Thanks a bundle.
Yours in Christ,
Joshua Sim
Posted by: Joshua Sim
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