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1 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | John Ryals | 227924 | ||
Genesis 8:8-13; In verse 11, "Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other." It is my believe that Lot didn't seem to realize, as most don't realize, that he was blessed by God because of Abraham. He should have said to Abraham, that whatever the Patriarch desired, that's what he desired. But instead, he chose for himself, and as the future will prove, chose very unwisely. When he separated himself from Abraham, he separated himself from the Blessing. My question: How do we know within ourselves that it is truly the Holy Spirit leading us, and not a mask of the flesh saying it's the Holy Spirit, which takes us in the wrong direction? My thoughts are this, What if I have a ladder against a wall and I'm climbing to the top and when I get there I find out I've got the ladder against the wrong wall? Are there any reference books or any reference scriptures that may help me determine the answer? Thanks John Ryals |
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2 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | biblicalman | 227925 | ||
I alway cringe when i hear someone say, "I was led by the Spirit', or 'the Holy Spirit showed me'. What it usually means is 'I decided what I wanted to do' or 'this is my opinion' given a tinge of spiritual repectability. Different people have been 'showed by the Holy Spirit' views which were diametrically opposed. Churches acting as a whole have been 'guided by the Holy Spirit' to appoint ministers who turned out within a short time to be a disaster. The way to be guided by the Holy Spirit is through careful and prayerful study of the Scriptures and careful assessment of what we are thinking of doing while in prayer before God. Then we must assess whether we have peace in our hearts about our decision. While this cannot guaranteee that you are being led by the Spirit, it makes it more likely. But at the best of times we are not pure and unprejudiced recipients of truth. Thus even acting in the way described above will be no guarantee that our ownviews have not overridden the Holy Spirit. We must seek to 'walk with God' prayerfully and Scripturally and trust God to lead us. But we are foolish if we believe that this means that our decisions will always be right, or indeed will be the leading of the Spirit. Fortunately for us, however, God is able to overrule our mistakes when they have been genuinely made. |
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3 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | John Ryals | 227930 | ||
Are there any commentaries or reference books dealing with this question? | ||||||
4 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | DocTrinsograce | 227931 | ||
Hi, John... The following might be helpful: http://www.believerschapeldallas.org/tapes/slj-69_systematic-theology/part-6.htm In Him, Doc |
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5 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | John Ryals | 227937 | ||
The 'believerschapeldallas.org did not help, are there any other reference books or sites that deal with the subject, 'Am I being led by the Holy Spirit' or; 'Is my direction being led by my flesh with a mask of the Holy Spirit'? | ||||||
6 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | DocTrinsograce | 227944 | ||
Hi, John... I think you are looking for a quick and easy answer. Seeking such answers is generally an indication of lack of maturity (Hebrews 5:11-14). The Christian life begins in regeneration (1 Peter 1:1-5), and progressively manifests itself in disciplined growth in every aspect of sanctification (2 Peter 1:5-11). Consequently, if you are not happy with the Word, you will not be happy with any "reference books or sites" that I might supply, for their root will be in the Word alone. The Holy Spirit never functions outside of the Word of God. Nevertheless, I will provide you with a litmus test for knowing if it is the Holy Spirit leading you. Examine your life in the following light: 1. The first evidence is sorrow over sin. I read once that sin is spelled with "I" in the middle. The Holy Spirit works in us a knowledge and deep sorrow for our sin. This is the kind of sorrow that that is accompanied by repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10), a turning, and an abhorring of sin. In the past, a desire to be delivered from these sins did not seem as great, but now we see them through God's eyes. "Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts." (Isaiah 6:5) "When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord." (Luke 5:8) "I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest." (Psalm 51:3-4) 2. Along with the knowledge of sin, there is must be a knowledge that it is Jesus Christ who alone can take away and deliver one from their sin. It is knowledge that it is only Jesus and His finished work on the cross that can remove sins. Not our works, not our own will, not the works of any other person, nor declaration of a church or a priest, none of these things effect our standing before a Holy God. "Nothing but the blood of Jesus." "For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him." (2 Corinthians 5:21) 3. The third evidence is a desire to live a holy life. We acknowledge that there is still much sin in us, but we now desire to put these things off, and live gratefully unto our God to His glory. "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:13-14) 4. The final evidence is a fruitful life. A life filled with good works. These works do not serve any function to bring about righteousness nor do they play a part in our salvation. However, their presence demonstrates that we belong to and abide in Christ. "Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples." (John 15:8) In Him, Doc PS I suggest you read the quote in post #171405, as well. |
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7 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | John Ryals | 227951 | ||
Hi DocTrinsograce, Sir it's my understanding that(Hebrews 5:11-14), the writer of Hebrews was speaking to Jewish Christians who were slow and sluggish regarding their understanding of the Teachings of New Testament Truth. This made it difficult to teach them. Verse 12 refers to the fact that they had been saved long enough to be mature in the Word by now. ("you have need that one teach you again which is the first principles of the Oracles of God",) pertains to the Old testament and what it really meant, instead of the way it was being erroneously taken by these Christian Jews. I understand and know the benefits of what Jesus did at the Cross, I just want to know if there are any reference books on 'truly knowing' if it is the Holy Spirit leading or if it is my flesh leading with a disguise by me of the Holy Spirit? I remain very mindful moment to moment that there are no private interpretations of the Word of God. 2nd Peter 1:20--- "Knowing this first, that no Prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation." 21---"For the Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit." The ending entry of this verse, "but Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit," proclaims the manner in which the Word of God was written and thereby, given unto us.) Still need info! John Ryals |
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8 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | DocTrinsograce | 227954 | ||
Dear John, If the Jewish Christians "were slow and sluggish regarding their understanding of the Teachings of New Testament Truth," (sic) then modern Christians would be hard pressed to be slower or more sluggish without undergoing a pre-frontal lobotomy. A sound interpretation of the passage falls woefully short if no application is made. A sound interpretation uses an historical-grammatico approach, true, but that approach is not intended to keep us from applying the Scriptures to ourselves. For example, in the parable of Luke 18:9-14, I see more of the publican in me than I do the tax collector. If I do otherwise, then I nullify the Word of God, just as my Jewish forebears had done. If such judgment fell upon them in their self righteousness, of what more severe punishment am I deserving, given so much light? Regardless, your post was very good -- though missing the application. Am I to understand that the "litmus test" I provided was of no value? In Him, Doc |
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9 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | John Ryals | 227969 | ||
I didn't finish taking the 'Litmus Test' after reading the first part of number one, "The first evidence is sorrow over sin...," As using the 'historical-grammatico' approach I immediately had thoughts of, (Matthew 5:4) "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." I feel I came to a realization of the severity of sin and how it infected me and the whole world years ago,and this brought a type of mourning which God will comfort me from if I remain with my Faith in the finished work of the Cross. Let me see if I can clear this up, I agree with you on the status of the publican because it brought instant results because theplea was based upon the Atonement and not on self-righteousness; every afternoon at 3 o'clock the evening Lamb was offered up as a propitiation for the sins of that day; the Publican pleaded forgiveness and acceptance because of the merit of that atoning blood; it foreshadowed the Atoning Death of the Lamb of God, Who was him self the Propitiation, i.e., the "Mercy Seat". In verse 14 I feel the Publican was declared a righteous man; there are no degrees in Justification; one is either justified totally, or not justified at all! The Pharisee who depended on his self-righteousness was not justified and, therefore, lost! I pray I have not portrayed self righteousness in our online relationship, if I have I apologize in with all sincerity, but; I am trying to find some reference books other than the Bible for a friend who is trying to understand what the Cross is about. So iif you can help I would truly appreciate the assistance. Thank You/May God Bless You John Ryals |
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10 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | soconfusedinthisworld | 227993 | ||
http://executableoutlines.com/hs/hs_09.htm that might help look at I and II for that link (it might not help....sorry) -soconfusedinthisworld :) |
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11 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | John Ryals | 227995 | ||
Thank You sooooooooo much for this website. It has been the most helpful so far concerning this fire I have burning inside of me. If you hear of any Reference books other than the Bible that cross reference this subject, please let me know. Again Thank You so very much, May the God Jehovah Bless you beyond all of your expectations! | ||||||