GOD SPEAKS Through His Word
October 2, 2022

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

the Spirit of Truth.

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

to the Spirit of Truth.

• God’s Word is

by the Spirit

“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

by the Spirit.

“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

to the Person of Truth

“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

of sin
• Sanctification – I am being saved from the of sin
• Glorification – I will be saved from the of sin

“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

the Word of Truth

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