“But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the

Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.” – Jn. 15:26

Discerning the Voice and Work

of the Holy Spirit – Part 2

How do I discern the voice and work of the Holy Spirit?

How can I distinguish between right and wrong?

What is the voice of God and what is the voice of the enemy?

Outline

I. Character of God’s kingdom versus Satan’s

II. Voice of the Holy Spirit vs. the voice of Satan

III. Precautions against deception

IV. Guidelines for knowing the will of God in a particular

situation

HOW CAN I RECOGNIZE THE

VOICE OF THE HOLY SPRIT?

1. He whispers

• He does not shout or

threaten us to yield to

His voice

2. He seeks our cooperation

• Prefers to appeal rather than

command

• “Therefore, though I might

be very bold in Christ to

command you what is fitting,

yet for love's sake I rather

appeal to you…” (Phil. 8-9)

2. He seeks our cooperation

• Satan wants to enslave us

• “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute

spirit. And wherever it seizes him, it throws him

down; he foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth,

and becomes rigid. So I spoke to Your disciples, that

they should cast it out, but they could not…Then

they brought him to Him. And when he saw Him,

immediately the spirit convulsed him, and he fell on

the ground and wallowed, foaming at the

mouth…And often he has thrown him both into the

fire and into the water to destroy him.”

(Mk. 9:17-18, 20,22)

3. He convinces mankind of sin

• “And when He has come, He

will convict the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of

judgment.” (Jn. 16:8)

• “…the accuser of our

brethren, who accused them

before our God day and

night, has been cast down.”

(Rev. 12:10)

4. He is clear in His rebuke

• He is specific in His

rebuke

• Confession of vague sins

is never liberating

5. He corresponds with

Scripture and God’s character

• “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send

in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your

remembrance all things that I said to you.” (Jn. 14:26)

• “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one

condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said

to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.”

(Jn. 8:10-11)

6. He shows believers their true

value

• “Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And

not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very

hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear

therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”

(Lk. 12:6-7)

• “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and

that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the

temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of

God is holy, which temple you are.” (1 Cor. 3:16-17)

7. He show believers there is

absolution for sins

Conclusion

• How can I recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit?

1. He whispers

2. He seeks our cooperation

3. He convicts mankind of sin

4. He is clear in His rebuke, not vague

5. He corresponds with Scripture and God’s character

6. He shows believers their true value

7. He wants to show believers there is absolution for sins

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