how the spirit guides us guidance – part 3. he is personal

HOW THE SPIRIT GUIDES US

Guidance – Part 3

• He is Personal

‘…the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit…’

2 Corinthians 13:14 MSG

• He is Infallible

‘“…He will guide you into all truth...”’John 16:13 NLT

• He is Transformational

‘the Spirit, transforms us into his likeness in an ever greater degree of glory.’

2 Corinthians 3:18 GNB

1. The Spirit guides us through the inner witness

‘…spirit, soul and body…’1 Thessalonians 5:23 NIV

‘The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.’

Romans 8:16 ESV

2. The Spirit guides us through special leadings

‘“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women,

I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.”’

Acts 2:17-18 NIV

‘During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”

After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.’

Acts 16:9-10 NIV

‘Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”’

Isaiah 30:21 NIV

‘“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”’

John 10:27 NIV