The Spirit & the Word, Part 2

1. Let the Spirit Do His Work

2. Let the of Do It’s Work

A. The of God’s word…

– It is .

Isaiah 1:2

Listen, heavens, and pay attention, earth,
for the Lord has spoken:
“I have raised children[b] and brought them up,
but they have rebelled against me.

– It is and .

Psalm 19:7

The instruction of the Lord is perfect,
renewing one’s life;
the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise.

Proverbs 30:5-6

Every word of God is pure;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Don’t add to his words,
or he will rebuke you, and you will be proved a liar.

• It is for every spiritual need.

Psalm 19:7-11

The instruction of the Lord is perfect,
renewing one’s life;
the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise.

The precepts of the Lord are right,
making the heart glad;
the command of the Lord is radiant,
making the eyes light up.

The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are reliable
and altogether righteous.

They are more desirable than gold—
than an abundance of pure gold;
and sweeter than honey
dripping from a honeycomb.

In addition, your servant is warned by them,
and in keeping them there is an abundant reward.

2 Tim. 3:15-17

15 and you know that from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God[a] and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

• It is absolutely .

Isaiah 55:10-11

“For just as rain and snow fall from heaven
and do not return there
without saturating the earth
and making it germinate and sprout,
and providing seed to sow
and food to eat,

so my word that comes from my mouth
will not return to me empty,
but it will accomplish what I please
and will prosper in what I send it to do.”

B. The of God’s word…

– It is the source of .

John 17:17

17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

– It is the source of true .

Proverbs 8:32-34

“And now, sons, listen to me;
those who keep my ways are happy.

Listen to instruction and be wise;
don’t ignore it.

Anyone who listens to me is happy,
watching at my doors every day,
waiting by the posts of my doorway.”

– It is the source of for believers.

Psalm 119:9-11

“How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping your word.

I have sought you with all my heart;
don’t let me wander from your commands.

I have treasured your word in my heart
so that I may not sin against you.”

Eph. 6:17

17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit—which is the word of God

– It is the ultimate source of .

2 Timothy 3:16-17 

16 All Scripture is inspired by God[a] and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

1 Peter 2:2

2 Like newborn infants, desire the pure milk of the word,[a] so that by it you may grow up into your salvation

– It is the only source of reliable .

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp for my feet
and a light on my path.

– It is our only source of .

Romans 15:4

“For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that we may have hope through endurance and through the encouragement from the Scriptures.”

3. Everything