No one denies the fact that the Holy Spirit leads or guides. Among the issues of exploiting a woman, a slave, a troubled person, there were, as so often today, religious issues and money issues. The Spirit was working, for “the Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message” (v. 14). For you did not receive the spirit of bondage The apostles are very much a part of the Scriptural order of the church. The Spirit is preferable Let’s examine the evidence. All rights reserved. This is what happened to Israel years before. Therefore I make known to you, that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is accursed”; and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. Paul was led by the spirit in the same way that those who have the holy spirit are lead today. Righteous living is not achieved by keeping a set of rules, but by being led by a personal Guide: The Holy Spirit. Paul received a vision of a man across the Aegean Sea in Europe begging him to come and help (v. 9), so they went there, “concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them” (v. 10). Bible source The First Epistle to the Thessalonians, which was likely the first of Paul's letters, introduces a characterization of the Holy Spirit in 1:6 and 4:8 which persist throughout his epistles. She was:Â. Led by the Spirit in Ministry The Apostle Paul was called and anointed by the Lord to preach the Gospel. And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 9:17. Is it right to speak for women? This unfortunate woman was abused, powerless, useless to everyone except for her fortune-telling, and so bad-mannered she tracked the visitors, shouting relentlessly. Who would think his action was worth it? Paul and Silas Led into Macedonia The Spirit led Paul and Silas into Macedonia. It is clear from the Book of Acts that the empowering of the Holy Spirit is distinct from the indwelling Holy Spirit who is in every believer. We can know so by Paul’s words and the resulting miracle: “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her” (v. 18)! What Motivated Paul to Surrender to Christ? King James 2000 Bible Therefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Spirit. Apostle Paul teaches us in Romans 8:14, the real sign of sonship in Christ is to recognize the leading of the Holy Spirit and to follow Him. The church must return to the pattern that God has given. For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 8 So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. Grow in your understanding of Christianity and faith. The Holy Spirit guided Paul and his companions (v. 6) not to preach in Asia (Ephesus). Slaves made up about one third of the population in cities like Philippi, and a slave was property. Female and probably young, her place in society was nothing. To "be led" does not always mean to move, sometimes it means to wait until He prompts. Should one step in even if there are moneyed interests? Saul already had put his faith in Christ. No place is given over to the devil. Male Headship Wasn’t a Big Deal—Until I was Sexually Harassed by My Pastor, The Yellow Wallpaper: Reflecting on Aimee Byrd’s Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, Mutuality | Blog + Magazine Romans 8:14 "For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God." The Holy Spirit led Abraham to become the father of many nations because He did not weaken, waver or stagger in faith. 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