Our Work

~ 3 Purposes of Christian Service ~

This is the second part of a three part blog series which presents, “3 Vital Christian Truths,” “3 Purposes of Christian Service,” and “3 Aspects of Christian Service.”

To Glorify God  ~  As Christians we have been given the Spirit of God, the third member of the Trinity, living within us for the one ultimate purpose.  Jesus said, “However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you” (John 16:13-14).  

To Convict Sinners  ~  As Christians we are unable to do anything of a lasting spiritual nature without the Spirit of God. Jesus said, “Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper [The Holy Spirit] will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: of sin, because they do not believe in Me”  (John 16:7-9).  

To Instruct Saints  ~  Once again we are reliant on the Spirit of God. Jesus said, “When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you” (John 16:1-15). 

    

application:  Are you always cognizant of the need of the Spirit of God for enablement in all your efforts? 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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