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Colossians 1:28 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Establishing Who God Is: God, the Spirit …. Establishing Who God Is: God, the Spirit …. He came to the church at Pentecost He indwelt some in the OT
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Colossians 1:28 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
Establishing Who God Is: God, the Spirit … He came to the church at Pentecost He indwelt some in the OT John 14 and 16, He came as “The Counselor”
Establishing Who God Is: • God, the Spirit … John 14-16: 3 things 1) Counselor 2) Convictor 3) Guide
Establishing Who God Is: • God, the Spirit … John 14-16: 3 things 1) Counselor • Reminds us of Truth • Warns us of Sin • Challenges us to Grow
Establishing Who God Is: God, the Spirit … God’s Spirit, the Convictor John 16:8-11
Convict Us all of Guiltverse 8 8When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: "convict" (elegch) - to condemn & - to convince
In Regard to Sinverse 9 9In regard to sin, because men do not believe in me; Romans 3:10As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even one; John 3:18Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.
God’s Desire for Our • Moral Reasoning! • Kolberg’s 6 Stages of Moral Reasoning 1. How can I avoid punishment? 2. What's in it for me? 3. What is acceptable behavior for those around me, Social norms? 4. What is acceptable behavior for the moral Law and order around me? 5. What is the greatest good for the greatest number of people? 6. What are the universal Principles of conscience? • What is God’s Spirit in me telling me to do?
In Regard to Sinverse 9 9In regard to sin, because men do not believe in me; Romans 8:5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.
In Regard to Righteousnessverse 10 10In regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; • James 4:17Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins. 1 John 3:10This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not a child of God; 1 Peter 2:21To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
In Regard to Judgmentverse 11 10In regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned. Colossians 2:15And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Revelation 20:1-21And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. 2He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.
In Regard to Judgmentverse 11 10In regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned. 1 John 4:4You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
In Regard to Bridges • Sin • Righteousness • Judgment