Message Notes

(I) IT IS WRITTEN

1 Corinthians 2:9

1. General reference to the Holy Scriptures

2. Regard for the Scriptures:-

a) Holy

b) Divine

c) Authoritative

d) Relevant

e) Powerful

f) Personal

(II) REVEALED THEM TO US THROUGH HIS SPIRIT

1 Corinthians 2:10

1. A special work of the Spirit of God

a) It is a necessary work

b) It is a divine work

c) He is more than happy to reveal glorious truths

2. To whom would He reveal the Scriptures?

a) To true believers

b) To disciples (Matthew 13:11-12)

c) To those who diligently study the Scriptures (1 Timothy 4:12-16)

3. How would He teach?

a) He compares Scripture with Scripture (1 Corinthians 2:13)

b) He gives spiritual discernment (1 Corinthians 2:14)

(III) RESULTS OF THIS SPECIAL WORK OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD

Cf. Ephesians 1:15-19

1. Comprehension

2. Understanding

3. Enlightenment

4. Fulness of knowledge

5. The mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:15)

(IV) OUR CHALLENGE

1. To pray that we might be taught by the Spirit

2. To walk in the Spirit

3. To bear the fruit of the Spirit