Page 131 - Laying Down the Law

I Corinthians 2:12
Now 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.

The overall effect of a Spirit-led life is that it causes a man or woman to focus
upon the Spirit of Christ within them. They are made aware of their union with God
through Christ. They are encouraged to abide in Christ, drawing freely from the life
of the vine into which they have been grafted. No longer do they need to ascend to
heaven to find God, or descend into the abyss to find the Word of God. God, and His
Word, are in their very hearts, and in their mouths.

Romans 10:6-8
Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?' (that is, to bring Christ
down from above) or, 'Who will descend into the abyss?' (that is, to bring
Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? 'The Word is near you, in your
mouth and in your heart.'

Christ, the Living Word of God now dwells in the hearts of His saints. Men no
longer need to look to tablets of stone to find the word of God. A far greater revelation
of the Word of God now resides in their hearts. Do you believe this to be true? Do you
perceive these things in your own life? If you are unsure, then you should test
yourself, to see if you have become a partaker of the life of Christ.

II Corinthians 13:5
Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not
recognize this about yourselves, that Yahshua Christ is in you - unless indeed
you fail the test?

Those who have been born again will receive the witness within that they are
sons of God, and He is their Father.

Romans 8:15-16
You received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." The
Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God...

Do you have this witness? Do you know God as your Father? Do you perceive the
Spirit of Christ dwelling in your heart? Are you hearing His voice and being led by His
Spirit? Being led of the Spirit is the normal and expected experience of all those who
have been born spiritually.
Confession of a set of beliefs, or doctrines, does not make one a Christian. A man
must be born again. They must become a partaker of the life of Christ.