1 Corinthians 2:12-15

He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. § It has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. § I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. § We have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that...

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. § Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment. § I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say. § Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom.He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says. § He who is spiritual judges all things. § Take heed what you hear. § I know your works. You have...

No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. § It has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven.We have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus...

The things that thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also" (2 Tim. 2:2).

Truth based upon law will be presented legally - it will be legislated. Truth based upon grace will be shared graciously, in love....

Now we have received. . . the Spirit who is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God" (1 Cor. 2:12).

The Holy Spirit ministers the truth of the Word via the mind, that we may share the One who is Truth via the heart.

"If you do not know the Bible as the very Word of...

"We have received. . . the Spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given us of God" (1 Cor. 2:12).

The Spirit's ministry is to present a Person, rather than to produce an experience.

"Where man calls for conditions,...