Giving The Holy Spirit His Rightful Place Is Our Lives And In The Church - Ian Robson
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Summary
The central message is the necessity of giving the Holy Spirit His proper place in our individual lives, families, and the church. The speaker traces the Spirit's role from Genesis to the New Covenant, emphasizing that when we neglect Him, a spiritual curse or withering occurs. He concludes by urging believers to live in a state of continuous righteousness, empowered by the Spirit, anticipating the fullness of God's presence.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Giving the Holy Spirit His Proper PlaceThe church was born of the Holy Spirit 45 years ago, but it is possible He has lost His proper place in our lives and church today.
The Holy Spirit Through the Old and New CovenantsFrom creation in Genesis to the end of the Old Covenant where a curse comes when the Spirit is ignored, and into the New Covenant starting with the Spirit's power on Mary and Jesus, the Holy Spirit is a golden thread.
The River of Life in RevelationIn Revelation 22, the river of the water of life represents the Holy Spirit flowing from the throne of God, bringing healing and removing the curse.Revelation 22:1–2
The Spirit and the Bride Say ComeThe final message of the Bible is the Spirit and the bride inviting the thirsty to take the water of life without cost, with Jesus declaring He is coming quickly.
Did You Receive the Holy Spirit When You Believed?Paul encountered disciples in Ephesus who had never heard of the Holy Spirit, prompting the crucial question of whether they had received Him since believing.
If Any Man Is ThirstyJesus cried out at the feast that the thirsty should come to Him and drink, speaking of the Spirit that believers were to receive.John 7:37–39
Ezekiel's Vision of the RiverEzekiel's vision of water flowing from the altar depicts the life in the Spirit, deepening from ankles to knees to a river to swim in.
A Family, Not a CrecheGod placed us into a real family rather than a care center, where the Holy Spirit enables us to cry out 'Abba, Daddy' to our heavenly Father.
God Loves Us As Much As He Loved JesusJohn 17:23 reveals the central truth of the Bible: that the Father loves ordinary believers just as much as He loves Jesus Christ.
The Spirit Is Given to the UndeservingWhen at rock bottom and feeling completely unworthy, the speaker was filled with the Holy Spirit, proving that spiritual fullness is never earned.
Holding Fast to God Until He BlessesLike Jacob wrestling with God and declaring he would not let go without a blessing, believers must come in complete surrender and faith to be filled.
An Invitation to Come and DrinkThe speaker leads the congregation in a prayer of surrender, inviting listeners to ask Jesus to lay His nail-pierced hands upon them and baptize them in the Holy Spirit.
