# The Christadelphians: #14a 'The Holy Spirit and Guidance' - Harry Tennant

In this thought-provoking and insightful exposition, we delve into the scriptural teaching on the Holy Spirit—its purpose, its gifts, and its guidance for believers. This outstanding presentation by Harry Tennant reveals the biblical foundation for understanding how God's Spirit operated in the first century and how it continues to guide us today through His revealed Word.

**What you'll discover in this revealing study:**

- The historical fulfilment of the Spirit's outpouring at Pentecost

- The purpose of spiritual gifts in establishing the early church

- The scriptural evidence for the cessation of miraculous gifts

- How to test spiritual claims against Bible teaching

- The wonderful guidance available to us through Scripture alone

We explore the crucial distinction between the miraculous gifts of the apostles and the enduring guidance found in God's written Word—a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. This is essential viewing for anyone seeking to understand the Holy Spirit's role in the life of a believer today.

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## Chapters

00:00 - Introduction: The Promise of the Holy Spirit

00:34 - Pentecost: The Fulfilment of the Promise

02:07 - The Apostles' Doctrine and Attesting Signs

03:06 - The Need for Spiritual Gifts in the Early Church

04:31 - The Distribution of Gifts Among Believers

06:21 - The Cessation of Miraculous Gifts

08:00 - Evaluating Modern Claims of Tongues and Healing

10:28 - The Test of Bible Teaching

12:51 - Testing the Spirits (1 John 4:1)

13:54 - Doctrinal Errors Among Modern Movements

14:42 - Claims to Special Guidance by the Spirit

15:43 - The Bible: The Spirit's Book of Guidance

16:34 - The Danger of Overriding Scripture

17:20 - God's Promise to Those Who Love Him

18:21 - Making Choices as Disciples

18:49 - The Exercise of the Mind in Light of Scripture

19:04 - Clear Bible Teaching on Choosing Rightly

20:36 - The Bible: Our Divine Instructor

21:05 - Prayerful Decision-Making Without Revelation

21:57 - Paul's Commendation to the Word of Grace

35:51 - Conclusion

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## Bible Verses Referenced

📖 Acts 1:8

📖 Acts 2:33

📖 1 Peter 1:12

📖 Acts 2:42

📖 Acts 3:4-7

📖 Ephesians 4:1

📖 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

📖 1 Corinthians 13:8, 13

📖 Acts 8:17-18

📖 1 Corinthians 14:22-25

📖 Acts 9:36-41

📖 1 John 4:1

📖 Psalm 119:105

📖 Proverbs 6:23

📖 Romans 8:28

📖 Deuteronomy 30:19

📖 Joshua 24:15

📖 Psalm 25:8-10, 12

📖 2 Timothy 3:16-17

📖 Acts 20:32

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**What you’ll discover:**We begin by revisiting Revelation 16 and the three unclean spirits “like frogs” – which we previously connected to the French Revolution’s ideals of liberty, fraternity, and equality. These spirits, we suggest, are now actively uniting the world against Israel. Using a second approach – observing current events – we find this framework confirmed in a **revealing** way.From the UN’s disproportionate condemnation of Israel (as noted by Prime Minister Netanyahu) to the shocking scenes in London, Sydney, and New York just days after the October 7th massacre, we see prophecy unfolding before our eyes. We examine surveys showing that over half of young adults in the US and UK believe Israel should not exist – a **wonderful** (in the sense of awe-inspiring) confirmation that the nations are aligning exactly as Scripture foretold.We then trace the modern spirit of “woke” back to its roots in the French Revolution and Marxism, showing how this oppressor-oppressed framework has turned against the Jewish people and the nation of Israel. What appears as anti‑Zionism is often a repackaged form of ancient antisemitism – and we explain how the Soviet Union’s propaganda after the Six‑Day War seeded much of what we see today.Finally, we ask: what does this mean for Bible believers? How does this cultural revolution challenge those who seek to follow the Lord Jesus Christ in a world gone mad? This is a **revealing** and practical application that will strengthen your resolve to stand on God’s Word.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction: world news from a biblical standpoint 00:20 – Recap: the three frog‑like spirits from Revelation 16 and the French Revolution 00:59 – A second approach: observing the world uniting against Israel 01:36 – From the French Revolution to the UN Human Rights framework 02:17 – Nations gathering against Israel – what Revelation 16 foretells 02:49 – Netanyahu on the UN’s disproportionate bias against Israel 03:40 – The October 7th attack and the world’s frightening reaction (London, Sydney, New York) 04:51 – EU survey: antisemitism as a “big problem” for 90% of French Jews 05:40 – Young people’s views in the US and UK: over half want Israel ended 06:25 – Prophecy being fulfilled before our eyes 06:45 – Rising antisemitism and fear among Jews worldwide 07:11 – What is “woke”? The oppressor vs. oppressed worldview 08:18 – Why woke turns against Israel (and Jews) despite Jews being a tiny minority 08:51 – Anti‑Zionism: the Soviet Union’s legacy after the Six‑Day War 10:23 – Modern antisemitism disguised as “anti‑Zionism” – old tropes, new words 11:05 – How woke connects to the French Revolution and Marxism 12:50 – Western Marxism, critical theory, postmodernism – the roots of woke 13:36 – The cultural revolution: pronouns, emails, and a changed society 14:04 – Israel‑hatred as a primary cause for the woke movement 14:28 – The “frogs” in action – uniting the world against Israel 14:35 – Relevance for Bible believers: challenges of following Christ in a woke world 14:54 – Conclusion and call to action (subscribe, like, share) 15:32 – Closing remarks: the Watchman Report sign‑offBible Verse Category 📖 Revelation 16:13-14 – The three unclean spirits like frogs gathering the nations for battle 📖 Zechariah 12:3 – Jerusalem as a burdensome stone for all people 📖 Joel 3:2 – God gathering all nations against Jerusalem for judgment 📖 Genesis 12:3 – God’s promise to bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse her 📖 Daniel 7 – The framework of successive world powers opposing God’s peopleWatchman Report, Bible prophecy, antisemitism, Israel, woke, French Revolution, Revelation 16, Christadelphian, end times, world news, biblical perspective, October 7, UN bias, anti-Zionism, Soviet Union, Six-Day War, cultural revolution, Jesus Christ, Scripture study, prophetic fulfilment

A Christadelphian Video:Abraham believed in the Gospel: the Bible establishes the links between his beliefs and the first century teachings of Christ and the Apostles. This reveals consistence between the old and new testament, establishing the principle themes of the Gospel -- God's kingdom on earth, ruled by an heir of Abraham and David, forever. See the worksheet here. https://originalgospelblog.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/abraham-worksheet.pdfVisit https://originalgospel.blog/ for more blogs on key Bible Subjects

A @Christadelphians Video: 4. The three unclean froglike spirits originated in France, particularly during the French Revolution, where the rallying cry was: Liberty! Fraternity! Equality! The common people sought rulership by the principle of “human rights”, and the established political and religious authorities were overthrown. [Inspiring] We, as Christadelphians, bring you a truly thought-provoking and insightful exposition of one of Revelation’s most overlooked yet critical symbols: the frog-like spirits. This outstanding presentation unpacks the identity of these unclean spirits with wonderful clarity, revealing how Scripture itself points to a specific historical moment – the French Revolution – and the three enduring spirits of liberty, fraternity, and equality. Join us as we prayerfully explore the biblical framework, the fascinating connection between frogs and France, and the powerful parallels between the sixth trumpet and sixth vial. This is a revealing study that will challenge and strengthen your understanding of end-time prophecy.**📖 Chapters** 00:00 – Introduction to the Watchman Report and the Frog-like Spirits 01:04 – Two Approaches to Understanding the Symbol 02:55 – Using the Old Testament to Unlock Revelation 04:34 – The Framework of Beasts as Kingdoms 05:51 – Frogs as a Symbol for France 07:09 – Three Frogs in French History and Mythology 09:27 – The French Revolution and the Sixth Trumpet 11:16 – The Sixth Trumpet’s Conclusion (Revelation 11:13) 13:34 – Predictions of the French Revolution by Bible Students 16:49 – Parallels Between the Sixth Trumpet and Sixth Vial 18:33 – The Frog-like Spirits and the French Revolution 19:23 – Historical Evidence: Frogs and the Revolutionary Government 21:18 – Liberty, Fraternity, Equality: The Three Spirits 21:54 – Scriptural Support: Dragon, False Prophet, Beast 25:21 – Proposition and Danger to Followers of Christ 26:08 – Conclusion and Call to Action **📖 Bible Verse Category** 📖 Isaiah 55:11 – God’s word always accomplishes its purpose 📖 Revelation 16:13-14 – Three unclean spirits like frogs 📖 Daniel 7 – The four beasts as world kingdoms 📖 Revelation 13:1 – The beast from the sea 📖 Revelation 11:13 – The great earthquake and the tenth part of the city 📖 Ezekiel 29:3 – Pharaoh as a dragon 📖 Genesis 3:1-6 – The serpent’s deceit and the pursuit of equality 📖 Philippians 2:6 – The spirit of equality (implied reference) **Tags** Watchman Report, frog like spirits, Revelation 16, Bible prophecy, French Revolution, three unclean spirits, liberty fraternity equality, sixth vial, sixth trumpet, expositional Bible study, end times symbols, Christadelphian teaching, prophetic understanding, biblical worldview, spiritual discernment We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

Everyone believes in something.  Many believe that they are part of the highest form of animal life – and that this life is all there is for them and so they live to make the most of it. Our chapter (5) in John’s letter today begins, “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.” [v.1]  Here is a word picture of a precious fellowship of believers bound together in love.  

Our thoughts go to Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus that John recorded in his gospel; remember what Nicodemus was told? “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.” [ch.3 v.3]  “Born of water” refers to baptism – to put on the name of Christ.  That physical act must be accompanied by a rebirth of the mind, anew way of thinking; Paul spelt it out plainly in writing to the Ephesians, “… be renewed in the spirit of your minds… put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” [4 v.23,24]

In his Epistle John goes on to say, “this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments.  And his commandments are not burdensome” [v.3] as had been the laws and rituals in keeping the laws through Moses.  

Verse 4 challenges us!  “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world.  And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith.”  True faith flows out from a heart that is full of the “conviction of things not seen” [Heb 11 v.1] John writes, sure that his readers have this conviction of faith and says  he “writes these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.” [v.13] 

That is a challenging concept of thought!  “Death” becomes in a sense non-existent, as this life is completed we move into God’s time, which is time-less, it is like “the twinkling of an eye” death “has “no sting” [1 Cor. 15 v.52,55] May we all be treading with ever surer steps on the narrow way because we have been truly “born of God” and “God protects him and the evil does not touch him” [v.18].  Furthermore, “we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ” [v.20] for we truly have “been born of God.” [v.1]   

The letters of John, in his old age,  “the disciple whom Jesus loved” [John 21 v.7,20] are fruitful of a range of heart-warming meditations.  John writes, “… let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God” [ch.4 v.7]

What is it to “know” God?  It is to have a true ongoing spiritual relationship with him, it is a “spiritual marriage” through fully loving and developing a ‘knowing’ relationship with his Son. A true intellectual understanding is the essential foundation for this – but it is only the foundation: we must ‘build upon’ that foundation, having made sure it is not a faulty foundation. Jesus is our “mediator” – he is not God, in a very real sense he represents God (John 14 v.8-10) ,  remember Paul’s words to Timothy (1st Epistle ch. 2 v.5).

John then makes another vital point, “anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.  In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.” [v.8,9] God initiated the true spirit of love – but today ‘love’ is a much misused word. 

 “In Christ, God was reconciling the world unto himself,”  Paul told the Corinthians (2nd. Ep.5 v.19].   Late in the 1st Century this ‘reconciling’ was already being distorted. John, in his old age, wrote to warn them that “many false prophets have gone out …” [4 v.1] and succeeding centuries saw the situation go from bad to worse.  What a blessing it was when God’s word could be printed and made widely available, now we each can read and get the full sense of what God inspired the disciples, the prophets and others to write. The onus is on us to read it – and allow the words to ‘live’ in our minds and influence all our thoughts.

Our Judges chapter contained a terrible example of a world without the influence of God – and today’s world is just that.  This world will soon, maybe very soon, face God’s judgements.  Let us all “abide in love … there is no fear in love, for perfect love casts out fear.” [v.16,18]. So as this world really experiences God’s judgements, we will have “no fear”!  This is a most challenging concept!  Recall what we read in Peter last week, “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?  But even if you should suffer for righteousness sake, you will be blessed.  Have no fear of them, nor be troubled.” [1 Pet. 3 v. 13,14]

A @Christadelphians Video: 3. Revelation warns us to watch out for the unclean froglike spirits which gather the nations to Armageddon. “Spirits” in the Bible refer to teachings. These are lying, deceitful teachings which only bring corruption.[Inspiring] Thought-provoking and wonderfully expositional, this Watchman Report presents Part 3 of 'The Lord's Direct Message to Us', focusing on the startling symbol of 'The Frog-like Spirits' from Revelation 16. We explore the drying up of the Euphrates, its historical fulfilment in the decline of the Ottoman Empire, and how this sets the stage for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. This outstanding and revealing study uncovers the hidden danger of unclean teachings that could cause us to lose our garments and be found ashamed at His coming. Using insightful Old Testament links—from the plague of frogs in Exodus, to the lying spirit in 2 Chronicles, and the tragic nakedness in Genesis—we see what we must watch out for in our generation. If you seek a serious, Scripture-based understanding of end-time prophecy and the battle of Armageddon, this video is for you.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction to the Watchman Report00:19 - The Sixth Vial and the River Euphrates01:41 - Unlocking the Symbol: Isaiah and the Ottoman Empire05:49 - The Return to Jerusalem (1917)06:57 - The Lord's Warning: Watch, or Be Found Naked09:39 - The Three Unclean Spirits Like Frogs10:42 - What Do 'Spirits' Mean in Scripture?12:40 - The Temple Guard and the Danger of Losing Our Garments14:10 - Old Testament Background #1: Exodus 8 (The Plague of Frogs)17:02 - Old Testament Background #2: 2 Chronicles 18 (The Lying Spirit)20:21 - Old Testament Background #3: Genesis 3 (Nakedness and Shame)22:26 - Why This Symbol Matters for Our Generation22:47 - Conclusion and Next Video Preview**Bible Verse Category:**📖 Revelation 16:12-16📖 Isaiah 8:7📖 Revelation 3:1-4 (Sardis)📖 Revelation 3:17-18 (Laodicea)📖 1 John 4:1-3📖 Exodus 8:1-14📖 Psalm 78:45📖 2 Chronicles 18:18-22📖 Genesis 3:7-10📖 2 Corinthians 11:2-3**Tags:** Bible prophecy, Revelation 16 explained, sixth vial, froglike spirits, unclean spirits, Euphrates drying up, Ottoman Empire prophecy, battle of Armageddon, return of Jesus Christ, watching and waiting, garments of righteousness, Christadelphian teaching, Watchman Report, expositional Bible study, end times signs, Book of Revelation symbols, prophetic warning, Israel in prophecy, 2 Chronicles 18, plague of frogs exodus, spiritual nakednessWe are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

A @Christadelphians Video: 2. The Book of Revelation contains the prophecy about the Battle of Armageddon. It will be a time when the world is gathered together in a great battle against Israel. This battle is also described in other parts of the Bible: Joel 3, Zechariah 14 and Ezekiel 38. This will also be the time when the Lord Jesus Christ returns to earth. [Inspiring] **Thought-provoking, insightful, and wonderfully expositional** – this second instalment of *The Lord’s direct message to us* dives deep into one of Scripture’s most dramatic prophecies: **The Battle of Armageddon**. We continue our journey through Revelation, uncovering the Lord Jesus Christ’s own words to our generation. With a revealing look at the sixth vial (Revelation 16:12–16) and its connection to Joel, Zechariah, and Ezekiel, we see how the gathering of nations, the return of Christ, and the judgment of the world are powerfully woven together. This is an outstanding study for anyone seeking clarity on end-time events from a faithful, Scripture-centred perspective.### 📖 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to the Watchman Reports 00:21 – The Lord’s message for our generation 00:51 – The sixth vial and Revelation 16:12–16 01:38 – Christ speaks directly to us (Revelation 16:15) 02:04 – The nations gathered for the great day of God Almighty 02:55 – The keyword ‘gathered’ and the meaning of Armageddon 03:52 – Unpacking ‘Armageddon’: a heap of sheaves in a valley for judgment 05:15 – Key clues to identify the battle 05:52 – The same battle in the Old Testament prophets 06:24 – Example 1: Joel chapter 3 08:15 – Why this prophecy is for our generation (the return to Jerusalem) 09:28 – Example 2: Zechariah chapter 14 10:42 – The Lord’s feet on the Mount of Olives 11:34 – Example 3: Ezekiel chapter 38 13:52 – Signs that this battle is near – in our generation 14:56 – Conclusion: Being ready and watching for Christ’s return 15:45 – Next video preview 15:54 – Closing remarks and call to action ### 📖 Bible Verse Categories - 📖 Revelation 16:12–16 – The sixth vial and the gathering to Armageddon - 📖 Revelation 16:15 – Christ’s direct warning to watch - 📖 Joel 3:2, 12–14 – All nations gathered to the valley of Jehoshaphat for judgment - 📖 Zechariah 14:2–4 – The day of the Lord and the Mount of Olives - 📖 Ezekiel 38:8, 13–22 – The latter‑day invasion of the mountains of Israel ### Tags Watchman Report, Battle of Armageddon, Revelation 16, sixth vial, return of Christ, end times prophecy, Joel 3, Zechariah 14, Ezekiel 38, Israel in prophecy, 1948, 1967, Six Day War, day of the Lord, judgment of the nations, threshing, Armageddon meaning, Bible study, prophetic exposition, Christadelphian, last days, watching for JesusWe are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

It is being said that this is a world for young people:  meaning that the young people are growing up in a much different world and are being trained to cope with and make use of all the technological wonders of the 21st Century.  Never before has the world changed so much in one generation.  But most young people are living for the here and now.  The attitude of most is – what experience is it possible to have this month, this year – and maybe, next year?   We read in the book of Judges today of those living with the thought of what they could achieve now when “everyone did what was right in their own eyes.” [17 v.6] with the spirit that might was right as illustrated in Ch. 18 v.21-26. 

The reading in Isaiah 40 was such a contrast!  But there was one part that wasn’t, v.6-8, where we read, “All flesh is grass and all its beauty is like the flower of the field,  The grass withers, the flower fades  when the breath of the LORD blows on it; surely the people are grass.”  Then in v. 30 are words which particularly caught our eyes, “even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted” Why is this?  Because their “way is hidden from the LORD”, they do not want to live in the sight of God, many are not even sure there is a God! Some do not want to believe he exists!!

But the wonderfully positive things that are written in this chapter arrested our attention – that God “gives power to the faint and to him who has no might he increases strength … they that wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint” [v.29,31]  

When will this happen?  Verse 10 & 11 tell us, “Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm (Jesus) rules for him; and his recompense is before him.  He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those who are with young.”   In one sense we are all young in the sight of God so we finish our thoughts with an apt quote from today’s N.T. reading, “little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.” [1 John 2 v.28]

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: 1. The Book of Revelation is Christ’s special message to our generation. It is a prophecy which tells us of major events from AD96 in the apostle John’s time - leading up to the coming of the Kingdom of God. [Inspiring] **An outstanding and thought-provoking introduction to the book of Revelation!** We embark on a wonderful, expositional journey to uncover the Lord’s direct message for our generation. This revealing and insightful presentation explores how God has provided prophetic encouragement for every age – from Adam to the apostles – and how the book of Revelation specifically bridges the gap from John’s day all the way to the second coming of Christ. We examine the fascinating structure of seals, trumpets, and vials, showing how believers throughout history have located themselves in God’s unfolding purpose. If you’ve ever wondered whether Revelation speaks to *our* time, this video will transform your understanding. Prepare to be inspired as we discover how to be not just servants, but friends of Christ.### 📖 Bible Verse Categories📖 Amos 3:7 – God reveals His secrets to His servants the prophets 📖 John 15:15 – No longer servants, but friends 📖 Daniel 11 – Prophecy for the intertestamental period 📖 Revelation 1:1 – Things which must shortly come to pass 📖 Revelation 1:19 – Things present and things hereafter 📖 Revelation (seals, trumpets, vials) – The structure spanning to Christ’s return ### 📝 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to the Watchman Report 00:20 – The Lord’s Message for Our Generation 01:25 – Servants and Friends of Christ (John 15) 02:09 – Revelation for Every Generation (Amos 3:7) 02:54 – A Timeline of Divine Revelation 04:05 – The 400-Year Gap and Daniel’s Prophecy 05:41 – Revelation Fills the Gap for Our Time 06:27 – Understanding Revelation as Prophecy 07:29 – The Structure of Seals, Trumpets and Vials 08:55 – Early Church Understanding (c. 280 AD) 09:36 – Revelation Spans from John to Christ’s Return 10:21 – Looking Ahead to the Sixth Vial 10:41 – Conclusion and Call to Action ### 🔍 Tags Watchman Report, Revelation, Bible prophecy, Christadelphian, end times, book of Revelation, seals trumpets vials, second coming, prophetic timeline, Jesus Christ, biblical exposition, faith encouragement, scriptural study, God’s plan, Bible teaching, Christian prophecy, last daysWe are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!