In Church this morning, our pastor stated that the Bible was just a book until partnered with the work of the Holy Spirit to change our lives. That statement brought another viewpoint to the Scripture that I had never thought about. It revealed a lot about the work of the Holy Spirit. I'd like some feedback if ya'll would give it.
The Holy Spirit's role is crucial. It changes everything. While the Bible was written by men, if you read 2 Peter 1:20-21, you'll see that these men didn't speak from their own impulse, but they spoke from God as they were guided by the Holy Spirit. God's Word is living and active and has the power to change lives.
ReplyDeleteIf you're interested in digging deeper, check out what John Piper has to say: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/the-holy-spirit-author-of-scripture