The Spirit Reveals Christ & Seeking to Glorify Jesus — David L & Allan C — March 16, 2025
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that true knowledge of Christ and the glory of Jesus can only be revealed by the Holy Spirit. The speaker draws parallels from scripture, such as Genesis 24 and Paul's testimony, emphasizing that believers must actively seek the Spirit's revelation. Ultimately, this pursuit involves daily spiritual warfare—putting to death the deeds of the body by the Spirit's power—and focusing on seeking glory from God rather than from people.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The ministry of the Holy Spirit to glorify JesusJesus explains that the Holy Spirit's ministry is to take what belongs to Christ and declare it to believers, because spiritual things must be spiritually discerned.John 16:14–15
Who is this man?Drawing from the picture of Eleazar and Rebekah in Genesis, the speaker prays to have the same pursuit as Paul to truly know Christ.
Beholding the glory of the LordWhere the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty, and as we behold the Lord's glory with an unveiled face, we are transformed into His image.
Putting to death the deeds of the bodyBy the Holy Spirit on this side of the cross, we are helped to put to death the deeds of the body so that we might live and see Jesus.Romans 8:13
How can you believe when you receive glory from one another?Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for seeking praise from each other instead of seeking the glory that comes from the only God.John 5:44
Great in the sight of the Lord like John the BaptistWhile powerful worldly figures received man's glory, the word of God came to John the Baptist, who was great before the Lord.
Despised and rejected by menThough men did not esteem Jesus highly, He was deeply esteemed and well-pleased in the eyes of His Heavenly Father.Isaiah 53:3
He must increase, but I must decreaseWhile the world teaches us to always climb higher and promote ourselves, the way of Christ and the cross is to continually decrease.John 3:30
Partnering with the Spirit to glorify JesusThe Holy Spirit partners with us only when our true desire in seeking Him is to glorify Jesus and let Him increase while we decrease.John 16:14
