Holy Spirit, Church and Nations #2

May 1st, 1957
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Summary

Brother Sparks emphasizes the integral relationship between the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ, asserting that the Holy Spirit's mission is to glorify Christ and fill believers with His presence. The Holy Spirit, referred to as the Spirit of Truth, inspires preaching and transforms believers into the image of Christ. This transformation is essential for fulfilling God's purpose, which is to secure Christ's place in the universe. The speaker warns against viewing the Holy Spirit's work as separate from Christ's character, highlighting that true spirituality is rooted in the truth of Christ. He explains that the Holy Spirit's role is to bring believers into a new constitution, distinct from the world, and to guide them through trials and testing. The essence of being filled with the Spirit is to embody truth in all aspects of life, including conduct, fellowship, and business. Brother Sparks cautions against hypocrisy and emphasizes the need for authenticity in the Christian walk. Ultimately, he calls for a return to the foundational truth of Christ, asserting that the Holy Spirit will work powerfully in a community committed to living out this truth.

Outline of Main Points

  1. Relationship between the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ
  2. The Holy Spirit's mission to glorify Christ
  3. Transformation of believers into Christ's image
  4. Importance of truth in the work of the Holy Spirit
  5. New constitution of believers in contrast to the world
  6. Trials and testing as part of spiritual growth
  7. Call for authenticity in Christian life
  8. Return to the foundational truth of Christ
Scriptures Referenced
Galatians 4:6

6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Philippians 1:19

19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

John 16:13

13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Romans 8:29

29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

John 14:6

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

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