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The best men in the estate of grace would be in darkness, and call their estate into question, if the Holy Ghost did not convince them, and answer all cavils for them; and therefore we must not only be convinced at first by the Spirit, but in our continued course of Christianity. Richard Sibbes

If you do not join in what the church is doing, you have no share in this Spirit. … For where the church is, there is the Spirit of God; and where the Spirit of God is, there is the church and every kind of grace. Irenaeus The Spirit is given through the Word, through … Continue reading “HOLY
SPIRIT AND THE CHURCH”

Life in the Spirit is … to be a ceaseless personal response to the call and claim of Jesus in each new situation by the individual disciple from within the Christ-centered fellowship. John V. Taylor

The Holy Spirit is the secret of the power in my life. All I have to do is surrender my life to Him. Kathryn Kuhlman There is no human power that can replace the power of the Spirit. Lewi Pethrus

Our nature is so vitiated, and has such a propensity to sin, that unless it is renewed by the Holy Spirit, no man can do or will what is good of himself. Confession of Basil God works immediately by his Spirit in and on the wills of his saints. John Owen

On the mountains, torrents flow right along, cutting their own courses. But on the plains canals have to be dug out painfully by men so that the water might flow. So among those who live on the heights with God, the Holy Spirit makes its way through of its own accord, whereas those who devote … Continue reading “HOLY
SPIRIT AND ORGANIZATION”

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. The Bible, Galatians 5:22, 23 The Spirit of God first imparts love; he next inspires hope, and then gives liberty; and this is about the last thing we have in many of our churches. Dwight L. Moody

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. The Bible, 1 Corinthians 12:4 But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. The Bible, 1 Corinthians 12:31 Some people drive out devils … some can see into the future … others heal the sick through the … Continue reading “HOLY
SPIRIT, GIFTS OF”

The philosophers of old made reason the sole ruler of man and listened only to her, as the arbiter of conduct. But Christian philosophy makes her move aside and give complete submission to the Holy Spirit, so that the individual no longer lives, but Christ lives and reigns in him (Galatians 2:20). John Calvin Ephesians … Continue reading “HOLY
SPIRIT, INDWELLING OF THE”

When led of the Spirit, the child of God must be as ready to wait as to go, as prepared to be silent as to speak. Lewis Sperry Chafer