Holy Spirit -08- Led by the Spirit

Led by the Spirit

"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God" (Romans 8:14). Men must have faith in God. "For he that cometh to God must believe that he is and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him" (Hebrews 11:6). Men must repent of their sins. "Except ye repent Ye shall all likewise perish" (Luke 13:3). The goodness of God leads to repentance (Romans 2:4). None know of his goodness except through the word-the revelation of God, the gospel (Acts 17:30). Men must be baptized. "Except a man be born of water and the Spirit he can not enter into the kingdom of God" (John 3:5) . One is born again through the word of God. "Being born again ..by the word of God which liveth and abideth forever" (1 Peter 1:22-25).

Hence those who believe, repent, and are baptized are led by the word of God revealed by the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven. "For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit" (2 Peter 1:21) But such as are led by the Holy Spirit, these are the sons of God.