Glorifying Christ Through the Holy Spirit's Revelation

 

Summary

In this message, the focus is on the Holy Spirit's primary role, which is to glorify Christ. The Holy Spirit accomplishes this by revealing the things of Christ to us, not through grand displays to angels or the universe, but by showing Christ to us in our hearts. This revelation is a profound act of grace, as it allows us, despite our weaknesses and sins, to see, know, and love Christ, thereby glorifying Him. The Holy Spirit's work is a model for us; we too should aim to glorify Christ in all we do.

The Holy Spirit glorifies Christ by taking what is Christ's and showing it to us. This means that Christ's own attributes and works are His greatest glory. The Spirit does not need to invent new things to glorify Christ; instead, He reveals the eternal truths of Christ's person, His incarnation, His life, death, resurrection, and ascension. These truths are too glorious for us to comprehend without the Spirit's help. The Spirit enlightens our understanding, vivifies the truth, and reveals Christ to us through our experiences.

We are encouraged to test all comforts, ministries, and movements by whether they glorify Christ. Anything that does not glorify Christ is not of the Holy Spirit. This is a spiritual litmus test for discerning truth and guidance in our lives. In our weaknesses, we are reminded that it is the Holy Spirit who glorifies Christ, not our own efforts. This should bring comfort and assurance, knowing that Christ's glory is secure in the Spirit's hands.

Finally, the message emphasizes that Christ's glory is also the Father's glory. All that the Father has is Christ's, and when Christ is glorified, the Father is glorified. This unity in the Godhead assures us that in magnifying Christ, we are also honoring the Father. The Holy Spirit leads us into this truth, helping us to see the divine mystery and to worship God in spirit and truth.

Key Takeaways:

- The Holy Spirit's primary role is to glorify Christ by revealing His attributes and works to us. This revelation is a profound act of grace, allowing us to see, know, and love Christ, thereby glorifying Him. Our aim should be to imitate the Spirit by glorifying Christ in all we do. [01:41]

- Christ's own attributes and works are His greatest glory. The Holy Spirit does not need to invent new things to glorify Christ; instead, He reveals the eternal truths of Christ's person, His incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ascension. These truths are too glorious for us to comprehend without the Spirit's help. [17:12]

- We are encouraged to test all comforts, ministries, and movements by whether they glorify Christ. Anything that does not glorify Christ is not of the Holy Spirit. This is a spiritual litmus test for discerning truth and guidance in our lives. [07:19]

- In our weaknesses, we are reminded that it is the Holy Spirit who glorifies Christ, not our own efforts. This should bring comfort and assurance, knowing that Christ's glory is secure in the Spirit's hands. Our weaknesses may even make way for a greater display of God's might. [13:29]

- Christ's glory is also the Father's glory. All that the Father has is Christ's, and when Christ is glorified, the Father is glorified. This unity in the Godhead assures us that in magnifying Christ, we are also honoring the Father. The Holy Spirit leads us into this truth, helping us to see the divine mystery and to worship God in spirit and truth. [31:49]

Youtube Chapters:

- [00:00] - Welcome
- [00:11] - The Holy Spirit's Chief Office
- [01:00] - Glorifying Christ Through Revelation
- [02:23] - Christ Glorified in the Sinner's Salvation
- [04:06] - The Holy Spirit as Glorifier
- [05:50] - True Comforts in Christ
- [07:19] - Testing Ministries and Movements
- [10:30] - The Cross as Central
- [13:43] - Our Weakness and God's Strength
- [16:09] - The Assurance of Christ's Glory
- [17:12] - Christ's Own Glory
- [18:43] - The Revelation of Christ's Person
- [23:29] - The Spirit's Enlightenment
- [27:40] - Abiding in the Spirit
- [31:49] - Christ's Glory as the Father's Glory

Study Guide

### Bible Study Discussion Guide

#### Bible Reading
1. John 16:14-15 (KJV): "He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you."

2. John 14:26 (KJV): "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."

3. Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV): "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

#### Observation Questions
1. According to John 16:14-15, what is the role of the Holy Spirit in relation to Christ? How does this align with the sermon’s emphasis on the Holy Spirit glorifying Christ? [00:11]

2. In the sermon, how does the Holy Spirit reveal Christ to us, and why is this considered a profound act of grace? [01:16]

3. What does the sermon suggest is the "spiritual litmus test" for discerning truth and guidance in our lives? [07:03]

4. How does the sermon describe the relationship between Christ's glory and the Father's glory? [31:49]

#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the Holy Spirit's role in glorifying Christ, as described in John 16:14-15, influence the way believers should view their own role in glorifying Christ? [01:00]

2. What might it mean for a comfort or ministry to "smell of Christ," and why is this important according to the sermon? [05:50]

3. How does the sermon explain the significance of Christ's own attributes and works being His greatest glory? [17:12]

4. In what ways does the sermon suggest that our weaknesses can make way for a greater display of God's might? [13:29]

#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a recent decision or action. Did it glorify Christ? How can you ensure that your future decisions align with the Holy Spirit's role of glorifying Christ? [04:52]

2. Consider a comfort or teaching you have recently encountered. Does it glorify Christ? How can you apply the "spiritual litmus test" to discern its value? [07:03]

3. Think about a time when you felt weak or inadequate. How can you rely on the Holy Spirit to glorify Christ through your weaknesses? [13:29]

4. How can you actively seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in your daily life to better understand and reveal the truths of Christ? [23:40]

5. In what ways can you contribute to a ministry or movement that glorifies Christ? Identify one specific action you can take this week. [10:30]

6. Reflect on your understanding of the unity between Christ's glory and the Father's glory. How does this understanding impact your worship and relationship with God? [31:49]

7. Identify one aspect of Christ's life, death, resurrection, or ascension that you find particularly glorious. How can you meditate on this truth to deepen your love and knowledge of Christ? [18:43]

Devotional

Day 1: The Holy Spirit Reveals Christ's Glory
The Holy Spirit's primary role is to glorify Christ by revealing His attributes and works to us. This revelation is a profound act of grace, allowing us to see, know, and love Christ, thereby glorifying Him. Our aim should be to imitate the Spirit by glorifying Christ in all we do. The Spirit does not need to invent new things to glorify Christ; instead, He reveals the eternal truths of Christ's person, His incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ascension. These truths are too glorious for us to comprehend without the Spirit's help. The Spirit enlightens our understanding, vivifies the truth, and reveals Christ to us through our experiences. [01:41]

"But, as it is written, 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him'—these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God." (1 Corinthians 2:9-10, ESV)

Reflection: In what ways can you actively seek the Holy Spirit's guidance to reveal more of Christ's glory in your daily life today?


Day 2: Christ's Eternal Truths as His Glory
Christ's own attributes and works are His greatest glory. The Holy Spirit does not need to invent new things to glorify Christ; instead, He reveals the eternal truths of Christ's person, His incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ascension. These truths are too glorious for us to comprehend without the Spirit's help. The Spirit enlightens our understanding, vivifies the truth, and reveals Christ to us through our experiences. By focusing on these eternal truths, we are drawn closer to Christ and can better appreciate His glory. [17:12]

"For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross." (Colossians 1:19-20, ESV)

Reflection: How can you incorporate the eternal truths of Christ's life, death, and resurrection into your daily worship and prayer life?


Day 3: Discernment Through Christ's Glory
We are encouraged to test all comforts, ministries, and movements by whether they glorify Christ. Anything that does not glorify Christ is not of the Holy Spirit. This is a spiritual litmus test for discerning truth and guidance in our lives. In our weaknesses, we are reminded that it is the Holy Spirit who glorifies Christ, not our own efforts. This should bring comfort and assurance, knowing that Christ's glory is secure in the Spirit's hands. Our weaknesses may even make way for a greater display of God's might. [07:19]

"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world." (1 John 4:1, ESV)

Reflection: What is one area in your life where you need to apply this spiritual litmus test to ensure it glorifies Christ?


Day 4: Strength in Weakness Through the Spirit
In our weaknesses, we are reminded that it is the Holy Spirit who glorifies Christ, not our own efforts. This should bring comfort and assurance, knowing that Christ's glory is secure in the Spirit's hands. Our weaknesses may even make way for a greater display of God's might. The Spirit's work in glorifying Christ is a model for us; we too should aim to glorify Christ in all we do, relying on the Spirit's strength rather than our own. [13:29]

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." (2 Corinthians 12:9, ESV)

Reflection: Identify a personal weakness you struggle with. How can you invite the Holy Spirit to use this weakness to glorify Christ today?


Day 5: Unity in the Godhead
Christ's glory is also the Father's glory. All that the Father has is Christ's, and when Christ is glorified, the Father is glorified. This unity in the Godhead assures us that in magnifying Christ, we are also honoring the Father. The Holy Spirit leads us into this truth, helping us to see the divine mystery and to worship God in spirit and truth. Understanding this unity encourages us to live in a way that reflects the harmony and love within the Trinity. [31:49]

"Jesus answered, 'If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, "He is our God."'" (John 8:54, ESV)

Reflection: How can you intentionally reflect the unity and love of the Godhead in your relationships and interactions with others today?

Quotes

"It is the chief office of the holy spirit to glorify christ. He does many things but this is what he aims at in all of them to glorify christ. Brethren, what the holy ghost does must be right for us to imitate, therefore let us endeavor to glorify christ, to what higher ends can we devote ourselves than to something to which god the holy ghost devotes himself." [00:28:40]

"Observe that the holy ghost glorifies christ by showing to us the things of christ. It is a great marvel that there should be any glory given to christ by showing him to such poor creatures as we are. What, to make us see christ does that glorify him? For our weak eyes to behold him for our trembling hearts to know him and to love him does this glorify him?" [01:08:56]

"Christ is praised not so much by what we do or think, as by what we see. This puts great value upon meditation, upon the study of god's word, and upon silent thought under the teaching of the holy spirit for jesus says he shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you." [02:00:64]

"That which does not glorify christ is not of the holy spirit and that which is of the holy spirit invariably glorifies our lord jesus christ. First then have an eye to this truth in all comforts. If a comfort which you think you need and which appears to you to be very sweet, does not glorify christ, look very suspiciously upon it." [04:52:80]

"There are many ministries in the world and they are very diverse from one another but this truth will enable you to judge which is right out of them all. That ministry which makes much of christ is of the holy spirit and that ministry which decries him, ignores him or puts him in the background in any degree, is not of the spirit of god." [07:19:84]

"Sometimes our weakness may even help to make way for the greater display of the might of god. If so, we may glory in infirmity that the power of christ may rest upon us. It is not merely we who speak but the spirit of the lord who speaketh by us." [13:29:28]

"Christ's own things are his best glory. When the holy spirit wants to glorify christ what does he do? He does not go abroad for anything, he comes to christ himself for that which will be for christ's own glory. He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall show it unto you." [17:12:00]

"Think for a minute of christ's person as revealed to us by the holy spirit. What can more glorify him than for us to see his person very god a very god and yet is truly man. What a wondrous being as human as ourselves but as divine as god. Was there ever another like to him? Never." [18:47:20]

"Thus you see that the things which glorify christ are all in christ. The holy spirit fetches nothing from abroad, but he takes of the things of christ and shows them unto us. The glory of kings lies in their silver and their gold their silk and their gems, but the glory of christ lies in himself." [22:47:60]

"Christ's glory is his father's glory. All things that the father hath are mine, therefore said i that he shall take of mine and shall show it unto you. First christ has all that the father has. Do think of that no mere man dares to say all things that the father hath are mine." [30:47:79]

"The more glorious christ is, the more glorious the father is, and when men professedly christians begin to cast off christ, they cast off god the father to a large extent. Irreverence to the son of god soon becomes irreverence to god the father himself." [32:39:60]

"Glorify christ may the holy ghost help you to do so, and you poor sinners, who think that you cannot glorify christ at all, come and trust him come naked come filthy come just as you are, and believe that he will receive you, for that will glorify him." [36:41:44]

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