LIFE IN THE SPIRIT

SESSION 2

JANUARY 18, 2015

The Holy Spirit Speaks Today

• 1 Corinthians 2:9-15; John 16:13-15

How does He speak?

• The Word

• The inner witness

 His voice (familiar …. John 10:4)

• Impressions

 Strong inner knowing, images that persist (Acts 15:28, 34; Acts 27:10)

 Can be wrong (see Acts 27:22-26)

• Doors …. Open or Closed …. 1 Corinthians 16:9; Colossians 4:3 …. Acts 16:6-7

• Others …. Casual (occasionally) …. Mature, consistent, leadership …. Word of wisdom, word of knowledge, prophecies …. Legitimate and illegitimate. Test by The Word, witness of the Spirit in your inner man, counsel of the wise and mature, track record of the messenger. Beware of relying solely on personal words or personal prophecies for practical direction. Listen to the Holy Spirit and don’t be afraid of silence. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

• Dreams, Visions …. Acts 2:17; Acts 16:9; 2 Corinthians 12:1, 2 …. Must pass the test of Word, Witness of the Spirit, and reliability over time.