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  THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT... THE ONE THING NEEDFUL.
  by Andrew Murray
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Summary: Lasting change and a deeper understanding of the Bible require
the work of the Holy Spirit, who brings the Gospel to men in power and
assurance.

Topics: "The Holy Spirit", "Spiritual Transformation"
Scripture References: John 16:13, Romans 8:26, 1 Thessalonians 1:5

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Andrew Murray emphasizes the essential role of the Holy Spirit in making
the truth of the Gospel effective in the hearts of believers. He argues
that while human efforts can create a temporary impression, true and
lasting change comes only through the work of the Holy Spirit. The
Gospel must be received not merely as human words but as the powerful
Word of God, which transforms lives through faith. Murray calls for
believers to acknowledge and wait on the Holy Spirit as the one thing
needful for spiritual growth and revival.

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Ordinarily when a teacher or reader of the Bible truth that has been
accepted, wants to enforce it, he seeks by argument to deepen the
impression that has been made. That impression may be a very pleasing
one, and apparently deep; it will not be lasting, unless the work of the
Holy Spirit is acknowledged and waited on as the one thing needful. It
is only and always as the Gospel comes to men 'in the Holy Ghost and in
power and much assurance', that it will be received, not as the word of
man, but as the Word of God, which worketh effectually in them that
believe.

(Excerpted from The Coming Revival, by Andrew Murray , pg. 23)

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