The Balance of Word and Spirit

Congregation: Darbun

Speaker: Jerald Witmer

Date: December 18, 2016

Sermon ID: DAR-20161218-13107

Audio Runtime: 42:00

Summary: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 Is there a danger of holding the spirit above the Word? Is there a danger of holding the Word above the spirit? Amos 5:21-24 As a conservative Mennonite people, which is the greatest threat? 1. What doe God say about his word? a. It endures on the authority of scripture. 1. Psalm 2. Isaiah 48 3. Matthew 5:18 b. The word of God nourishes. 1. 1 Peter 2:2 c. It is divinely inspired by God 1. 2 Timothy 3:16 2. 2 Peter 1:21 d. It enlightens 1. Psalm 19:8 2. Psalm 119:130 3. 2 Peter 1:19 e. It is powerful. 1. Romans 1:16 2. Hebrews 4:12 f. It is sacred. 1. Deuteronomy 4:2 2. Revelation 22:19 2. What does the Bible say about the Holy Spirit? - Romans 8:9 - Luke 4:13 a. The work of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 8:11 b. It teaches the truth. - John 16:13 c. Reminds us of Christ's teachings. - John 14:25,26 d. The spirit empowers for service. - Acts 1:8 e. He gives wisdom. - Luke 12:11,12 f. He reproves the world of sin. - John 16:7

Categories: Bible Doctrine, Christian Living, Christian Service