Debbie wrote: > It is the Holy Spirit who reveals our > condition to us, who convicts of sin.
I don't know if you have ever made this distinction, but I do not believe that the Holy Spirit ever convicts believers of sin. The Holy Spirit's job in the life of the believer is to reveal Christ to us. In other words, he reveals righteousness to us, just the opposite of sin. Debbie wrote: > I do not mean pointing out individual transgressions > to us (which acts are right and which are wrong). > I mean giving our darkened minds an understanding > that our humanity as it is is pervasively bent--that we > are not in the proper relation to God and are in need > of redemption. We can't know that without knowing > who God is and who we are meant to be in relation > to him. This is by the Holy Spirit. Yes, I acknowledge this work of the Holy Spirit, but this does not deny the existence of the conscience. It is actually the conscience which gives the Holy Spirit entrance and a way to work in our lives. The thing about the conscience is that it speaks even to those who have not experienced this work of the Holy Spirit you have just described. It speaks even to those who do not believe. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
