(Clip) The Holy Spirit's One Business For Believers
Josef Tson teaches that the Holy Spirit's primary mission for believers is to lead them into a deep love for Christ and transform them progressively into His image.
This sermon emphasizes the Holy Spirit's sole purpose of leading believers to fall in love with Christ, directing their focus on His teachings, transforming them into His image, and reminding them of His love. The Holy Spirit's preoccupation is to magnify Christ within believers, guiding them to aspire to obtain His glory and become more like Him in character and behavior.
Full Transcript
Aspiration of the Spirit. You know, the Holy Spirit has only one business. He wants me to fall in love with Christ.
He wants to direct my mind towards the teaching of Christ and the person of Christ. He wants to transform me gradually in the image of Christ. He reminds me of the teaching of Christ.
He brings the love of God and of Christ in me. He sets me on fire for Christ. And again and again, he's there to say, remember Christ.
Look at Christ. Love him. Glorify him.
The Holy Spirit preoccupation is Christ in me. And he says, look to Christ. You know what it is to become like him and one day to be glorified with him, seated with him in the heaven on the throne of God.
You imagine how it is to be, to have the glory of Christ in you. Second Thessalonians 2.14. We are called to obtain the glory of Christ. Look at that.
Fall in love with Christ and fall in love with the idea that you are going to become like him. Already here, getting his thinking, his mind in you, his kind of behavior, his kind of character. You have to all these here.
It's possible with my guidance and with my power. And when I am captured by that, I look to the attraction of the flesh and say,
Sermon Outline
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- The Holy Spirit's singular mission for believers
- Focus on Christ's person and teaching
- The Spirit's role in reminding and transforming
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- The Spirit ignites love for Christ in believers
- Transformation into Christ's image
- The promise of sharing in Christ's glory
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- The believer's call to fall in love with Christ
- Adopting Christ's mind, behavior, and character
- Overcoming fleshly desires through the Spirit's power
Key Quotes
“The Holy Spirit has only one business. He wants me to fall in love with Christ.” — Josef Tson
“The Holy Spirit preoccupation is Christ in me. And he says, look to Christ.” — Josef Tson
“We are called to obtain the glory of Christ.” — Josef Tson
Application Points
- Focus daily on the person and teachings of Christ to allow the Holy Spirit to transform your character.
- Cultivate a deep love for Christ as the foundation for overcoming fleshly desires.
- Live with the hope and expectation of sharing in Christ's glory, motivating holy living.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Holy Spirit's main business according to Josef Tson?
The Holy Spirit's main business is to lead believers to fall in love with Christ and to transform them into His image.
How does the Holy Spirit help believers grow?
The Spirit directs believers' minds to Christ's teachings and character, reminding them continually to focus on and glorify Christ.
What does it mean to be glorified with Christ?
Being glorified with Christ means sharing in His glory, seated with Him in heaven, reflecting His character and divine nature.
How can believers overcome the attraction of the flesh?
Believers can overcome fleshly desires by being captured by Christ's love and relying on the Holy Spirit's guidance and power.
Is transformation into Christ's image a gradual process?
Yes, the Holy Spirit gradually transforms believers into the image of Christ as they grow in love and obedience.