
GOD SPEAKS Through His Word
Experiencing God – Part 6
Steve Gallimore | pastorsteve@tvcc.us
October 2, 2022
31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples. 32 You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31–32
1.- I must
12 “But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in his name, 13 who were born, not of natural descent, or of the will of the flesh, or of the will of man, but of God.” John 1:12–13
2.- I must
• God’s Word is
“For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Peter 1:21
• God’s Word is
“For who knows a person’s thoughts except his spirit within him? In the same way, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:11
Submitting to the Spirit is something I do
“And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless living…” Ephesians 5:18a
Submitting to the Spirit is something I do
“…but be filled by the Spirit…” Ephesians 5:18b
3.- I must
“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6
Three phases of salvation:
• Justification – I am saved from the
• Sanctification – I am being saved from the
• Glorification – I will be saved from the
“Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1:21
4 The man who says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him: 6 Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. 1 John 2:4–6
4.- I must
14 “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance. 15 But as the one who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; 16 for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:14–16