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“For We Do Not Know”

“For We Do Not Know”. Romans 8:26. “For We Do Not Know”. Does the Spirit operate on us in miraculous way, in addition to the written Word? Does the Spirit influence our minds through the written Word?. “For We Do Not Know”. The book of Romans describes a great transformation

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“For We Do Not Know”

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  1. “For We Do Not Know” Romans 8:26

  2. “For We Do Not Know” • Does the Spirit operate on us in miraculous way, in addition to the written Word? • Does the Spirit influence our minds through the written Word?

  3. “For We Do Not Know” • The book of Romans describes a great transformation • How is that transformation accomplished?

  4. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? • Spirit alone or Word alone?

  5. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? “The Holy Spirit lives inside the Christian and guides the actions of those who desire His presence. The Spirit empowers the believer to step outside his comfort zone to do extraordinary acts of faith for God. Being filled with the Spirit involves transforming our minds to the mind of Christ as we engage in spiritual activities. Walking in the Spirit leads to a sense of peace and joy, as we partner with God in His glorious plans.” (http://www.godandscience.org/doctrine/holy_spirit.html)Rich Deem

  6. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? • Spirit alone or Word alone? • The Calvinist sees indwelling as the Spirit overriding his depraved desires • The Pentecostal sees this in tongue speaking and other gifts

  7. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? • Spirit alone or Word alone? • Any view denying a personal indwelling is viewed as “word only”

  8. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? 12For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 (NASB95)

  9. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? The Holy Spirit The Word of God The New Birth 5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5 (NASB95) 23for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. 1 Peter 1:23 (NASB95)

  10. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? The Holy Spirit The Word of God 63“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. John 6:63 (NASB95) 50 This is my comfort in my affliction: For thy word hath quickened me. Psalm 119:50 (KJV 1900) Gives Life

  11. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? The Holy Spirit The Word of God 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5 (NASB95) 5 but whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him: 1 John 2:5 (NASB95) Perfects Love

  12. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? The Holy Spirit The Word of God 5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, Titus 3:5 (NASB95) 21 Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. James 1:21 (NASB95) Saves our Souls

  13. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? The Holy Spirit The Word of God 13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NASB95) 16For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 (NASB95) Empowers the Believer

  14. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? The Holy Spirit The Word of God 11Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:11 (NASB95) 26so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, Ephesians 5:26 (NASB95) Sanctifies

  15. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? The Holy Spirit The Word of God 31So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase. Acts 9:31 (NASB95) 4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:4 (KJV 1900) Comforts

  16. Can the Word do what the Spirit is Credited with? The Holy Spirit The Word of God 18And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, Ephesians 5:18 (NASB95) Indwells the Believer 16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 (NASB95)

  17. “For we do not know” • Romans 8:1-14 deals with how one becomes just • Romans 8:15-25 deals with the hope of the justified man • How can man know these things?

  18. “For we do not know” • Romans 8:26-39 deals with the assurance of the justified man • He will have help in his “weakness” • He needs help because he does not know what to pray for

  19. An Educated Transformation • The Justified man is a transformed man (Rom 12:1-2) • This transformation leads to a proper understanding of self (Rom 12:3-8) • This man realizes he has been given a role and seeks to fill it (Rom 12:6-8)

  20. An Educated Transformation • The transformed man has a new outlook on this life (Rom 12:9-21) • Each admonition in this chapter is foreign to the carnal mind • Such an outlook can only come from Divine instruction

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