There are two types of spiritual power that are, in some senses, very similar. They are both supernatural. But one is of God, and the other is of the devil.
Matthew 12.22-45. This passage is about two different types of spiritual powers. Understanding what it is that the Spirit of God does. Because, superficially, supernatural manifestations have much in common. So it is that, in the last days, the anti-Christ will deceive people: Revelation 13.13-14; 16.14; 19.20.
We need to see:
1. The importance of grasping that salvation, and the path of life, is made known to our humanity through humanity. Salvation is not about escape from the limitations of our humanity. Salvation is about the fulfilment of the purpose of our humanity:1 John 4.2-3; 2 John 1.7.
2. The Spirit, working in our humanity, calls us into the path of Christ: John 16.5-16.
It is in and through the lives of disciples who live in harmony with the Holy Spirit that other people are presented with the reality of God and the truth of Life.
It is in and through the lives of disciples who live in harmony with the Holy Spirit that other people are presented with the reality of God and the truth of Life.
3. The Holy Spirit works in those who walk the path of Christ: Luke 4.18. He is active in filling and empowering those who identify with Christ crucified: Philippians 2.5-11. Those who share in His life also share in the power of His resurrection: Ephesians 1.18-21. This is how the Spirit of God works in us.
