THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT (1)
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit,
that we are children of God.
The witness of the Spirit is
somewhat difficult to describe even though it is an obvious experience for
those who have been born again.
Since many presume to be
Christians without this witness of the Spirit, it is necessary to share the
circumstances which go before, accompany, and follow the witnesses of the
Spirit of God and the spirit of the believer.
Those who are of the Spirit
enter into this life through deep and profound repentance. Repentance is always
a catalyst to true change. Those unmarked by change have not repented and
should not presume the Spirit.
Life in the Spirit is, of
course, accompanied by the fruit of the Spirit. True Christians can’t help but
demonstrate this fruit, but those who only presume the Spirit demonstrate
contrasting characteristics.
The genuinely spiritual
person will walk in obedience. You know you do not have the witness of the
Spirit when your attitude toward obedience grows more and more lax. Zeal for
holiness testifies for the presence of Spirit.
Repentance comes before life
in the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit accompany life in the Spirit. Holiness
follows life in the Spirit. Without these, there is no testimony.
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