Secret Church

What does Scripture say about the unpardonable sin? Should we be looking for a second baptism, a baptism of the Spirit? In this episode David Platt answers these questions by looking at some relevant Scripture passages.

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How can I know God's will for my life? Many Christians struggle to answer that question. However, we are not called to understand the secret will of God but rather to believe and obey His revealed will. According to Scripture, we are saved by the Spirit, filled by the Spirit, and submissive to the Spirit. Obeying what we do know helps us gain the godly wisdom and perspective needed to make decisions in areas that are less clear.

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In this episode David explains how the Spirit works in the church through individual believers. If we are going to rely on the work of the Spirit, we must first understand how Scripture defines His work.

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Following the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost, we see His work in and through the early church. This same Spirit is at work in the church today, opening the eyes of our hearts and enabling us to turn from sin and trust in Christ. Have you been born again by God's Spirit?

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The Holy Spirit is fully God and has therefore existed eternally. We see His work in the Old Testament among God's people, Israel, and in the New Testament through Christ and His people. We see the Spirit's work in the book of Acts as the gospel spreads to the ends of earth, overcoming opposition and unbelief.

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Scripture is clear that the Spirit acts according to His own power and authority. In this episode we'll what else Scripture says about the attributes and works of the Spirit. 

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Why do Christians see the Holy Spirit as mysterious? In this session David Platt answers this question with some foundational truths about the Holy Spirit. Historically, there have been various movements that have shaped the church's view of the Holy Spirit. But the most important question is, Which view is rooted in Scripture?

As believers we have been given the Holy Spirit, but many of us rely on ourselves rather than being desperate for the Spirit's help. So how does the Spirit equip us to grow in holiness? David Platt sets the stage for Secret Church 5 by introducing us to questions like these that will be answered in the upcoming episodes.

If God is good and in control, then how can there be evil in the world? In this episode, David Platt concludes Secret Church 4 by answering this question through the lens of Scripture. 

What does it mean for God to be sovereign over all things? Can humans be responsible over anything on the earth if God is in charge? In this episode, David Platt explains the intersection between the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man.