Sermons and Biblical Studies

The Mission of the Convicting Spirit "And when He is come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment" (Joh_16:8). The Holy Spirit of God is now seen as He works with the unregenerate. His mission is distinct. 1. "He will convict the world of sin, * * of sin, … Continue reading “1371. The Mission of the Convicting Spirit”

1. How May the Saint Quench the Spirit? (1) The Believer quenches the Spirit of God when he refuses to obey the order of the spirit. When the Holy Ghost spoke to Philip he arose immediately and went. The result was the conversion of the eunuch. When the Holy Ghost spoke to Peter, immediately he … Continue reading “1370. 1. How May the Saint Quench the Spirit?”

Quench Not the Spirit "Quench not the Spirit" (1Th_5:19). The figure before us is that of the Holy Spirit, a fire. A fire creates heat and gives forth light. This is just what we have been discussing under the mission of the Spirit. John said: "He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with … Continue reading “1369. Quench Not the Spirit”

The Mission of the Enduing Spirit "Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me" (Act_1:8). In this passage we have plainly set before us two things. 1. The fact of the Spirit's enduement–"Ye shall receive power." The Lord Jesus Christ, in His earth … Continue reading “1368. The Mission of the Enduing Spirit”

Grieve Not the Spirit "Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption" (Eph_4:30). The Holy Spirit, Who dwells within us, yearns to have us wholly for Himself. He desires to show us Christ; to teach us and to guide us into the Word of Truth; He desires … Continue reading “1367. Grieve Not the Spirit”

The Mission of the Indwelling Spirit "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord" (2Co_3:18). In speaking of the mission of the indwelling Spirit, we wish to say two … Continue reading “1366. The Mission of the Indwelling Spirit”

"Grieve Not, Quench Not, Resist Not" The Mission of the Indwelling Spirit (2Co_3:18). Grieve Not the Spirit (Eph_4:30). The Mission of the Enduing Spirit (Act_1:8). Quench Not the Spirit (1Th_5:19). The Mission of the Convicting Spirit (Joh_16:8). Resist Not the Spirit (Act_7:51). The Holy Spirit has a threefold mission. He is sent to indwell the … Continue reading “1365. "Grieve Not, Quench Not, Resist Not"”

The Overflow "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance" (Gal_5:22-23). In this final discussion, we thought it might be well to seek to discover some of the distinctive blessings which are the overflow of the Spirit-filled life. The Word of God very plainly tells us what happens … Continue reading “1364. The Overflow”

Rivers of Blessing "Every thing shall live whither the river cometh" (Eze_47:9). The text is a just deduction. When the Lord Jesus Christ was exalted to the right hand of the Father, and the Holy Ghost was poured forth, the river began to flow, "and whithersoever the river went, there was life." The first result … Continue reading “1363. Rivers of Blessing”

A Result and Not an Effort "His word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay" (Jer_20:9). The life of the overflowing waters is not an effort, but a result. Sometimes people say, "I will try to preach, to … Continue reading “1362. A Result and Not an Effort”