The Work Spirit.: Quarterly
The Work Spirit.: Quarterly
QUARTERLY
Third Quarter, 1946
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11. By whom are all things created, and how ·are the gifts
of the Jloly Spirit· d!~ided.unto .the beIieverSl?" , 1, Cor.
12:111. ~" .J r
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NOTE: "This message is declared to be part of the'
"everlasting gospel.' The work of preaching the· gospel
has not been committed to angels, but has been ·entrusted
to men. Holy angels have been emPloted in· directing
this work,
, they have III charge the grea movements. tor
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the salvation of men.; but the actual proclamation of the
gospel IS performed bY the servants of Christ upon the I •
earth."-G.C., p. 312.
6. In what condition was the church of Christ after. the
• conver~ion of Paul? How were the apostles directed
to thos'8 who were longing for salvation through
Christ? Acts 9 :31; 8 :29.
7. What power accompanied the prophets, and what en.
abled our Saviour to carry out His wonderful mission?
Isa. 48:16; 2 Chron. 20:14-17; 15:1; Isa. 61:1.
8. How was the power of the Holy Spirit revealed by
the baptism of Jesus and on various other occasions?
Matt. 3:16; 4:1; Acts 8:39, 40.
9. By whom is the Holy Scripture given? Only in which
way are men enabled to come to a right knowledge
of the truth? 2 Tim. 3:16, 17.
NOTE: "God intends that, even in this life, truth shall
I be ever unfoldin to his eo Ie. There is only one way
'in which this knowe ge can be obtained. We can attain
to an understanding of God's word only through the illu-
mination of that Spirit by which th6 word was given.
"The things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of
God; 'for the Spirit searched all things, yea, the deep
things of God.' And the Saviour's promise to His fol-
lowers was, 'When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will
guide you into all truth. . . . For he shall receive of
mine, and. shall show it unto you."-Vol. 5, p: 703. ~
10. Only who 'reooives a blessing and will be saved~ev.
1 :3. Who prepares our hearts that we may be able t{t
study the .Bible right?
ANSWER: "The Bible should,.•n6ver be studied with-
out prayer. The Holy S'pirit alo e can caus~ u.s. to feel
the Importance of those thirtgs e 'i'litlerslhod, 'or
~~~bJ~ from wJ;:e§.· s 1 CU 0 comprehen-
sion. It IS the office 0 eavenly ange s 0 prepare the
hearts so to comprehend God's word, that we s all be
charmed with its beauty, admonished by its warnings, or
animated and strengthened by its promises."-G.C., pp.
599, 600.
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Lesson No.4-Sabbath, July 27, 1946
WHEN DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT LEAVE MEN?
WHAT IS THE SIN AGAINST THE
HOLY GHOST?
QUESTIONS
1. Where will the Holy Spirit dwell? What are w'e if
we keep God's commandm'ents? 2 Cor. 1:22; 1 Cor.
3:16.. v (.
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2. W,hereby are we led if we are God's children? Rom.
8:14.
NOTE: "The Holy Spirit works with those who will
be worked, moulds those who i be moulded, fashions
those who ~ be fashioned. Give yourselves the culture
of spiritual thoughts and holy communings."-G.W., p.
274.
3. Against what should God's children be closlely guarded,
and what should they do in order to receive the
heavenly treasure? Eph. 4:30-32.
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NOTE: "I am instructed to say to my fellow-workers,
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What are the works of the flesh, and what can those
who are carnal never inh'erit? Gal. 5 :19-21.
5. WJtat admonition does Paul give to the believers of all
times after they have found grace by God? Gal. 5:1&;
Tit. 2 :11-14.
6. What invitation does Christ extend to 'every soul, and
what should the penitent sinlier do? Matt. 11 :28-30.
NOTE: "God takes men as they are, and educates
t"e for His er-vice" if they will yield themselves to Him.
Spil'lt of 0 , received into the soul, quickens all its
f '.culties."-G.W., p 285.
? Only how can sinners overcome their sinful nature and
change th,eir character? Rom. 8:1, 12, 13.
NOTE: "It is the Spirit that causes to shine into
('~rkened minds l'lg t beams of the Sun of Righteools-
r 'ss; that makes men's hearts burn within them with an
: 'vakened realization of the truths of eternity; that pre-
, s eIo'i'e the mind the great standal'd of righteous-
! 'ss, and convinces of s~n; that inspires faith in Him who
~ 'one can save from sin; that works to transform charac-
t2r by withdrawing the affections of men from those things
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which are te:mporal and perishable and fixing them upon
the eternal inheritance. The Spirit recreates, refines, and
sanctifies human beings,· fitting them 0 Ceome ,memb:!rs
of the royal. family, children of the heavenly King."-G.W.,
p. 286, 287.
8. What should we do with our sinful traits of charac-
ter, and what important admonition is given us? Col.
3:1.10; Phil. 2:12-4.
9. What are the fruits of the spirit? Gal. 5 :22, 23.
NOTE: "The Spirit that reveals, also works in him
the flilits of l'ighteousness. . . . Those who have this
Spirit are earnest workers together with God; the heavenly
intelligences co-operate with them, and they go weighted
with the Spirit of the message that they bear."-G.W., pp.
287, 288.
10. How should those who belong to Christ conduQt them-
selves, and hooW should they p:erform all their duties
in every respect of their lif'e? Col. 3:12.-17.
NOTE: "The meekness of Christ, manifested in the
home, will make the inmates happy; it provokes no quar-
rel, gives back no angry answer, but soothes the irri-
tated temper, and diffuses a gentleness that is felt by all
within its charmed circle. Wherever cherished, it makes
the families of earth a part of the one great family
.above."-M.B., p. 32.
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of the body and quality of mind. True education is the
preparation of the physical, mental, and moral powers for
the perfOl'mance of every duty; it is the training of the
body, mind, and soul for divine service. This is the edu-
cation that will endure unto eternal life."-C.O.L., p. 330.
7. What testi.mony did Paul bear at the end of his lif'e?
What mark should \Vie all determine to reach? 2
Tim. 4:7, 8; 2 Cor. 7:1.
8. What is the condition of victory of the 144,000? What
will they receive? Rev. 14:5, 15:2.
9, What should God's children never say, and what should
they keep in niind?
ANSWER: "Let no one say I can not remedy my
defects of character. If you come to this decision, you
will certainly fall of obtaining everlasting life. The im-
possibility lies in your own will. If you will not, then
you cannot overcome. The real difficulty arises from the
corruption of an unsanctified heart, and an unwillingness
to submit to the control of God."-C.O.L., p. 331.
10'. Of what should woe never lose sight if we desire to
have a character according to Goj.'s will?
ANSWER: "He who would build up a strong sym-
metrical character, he who would be a well-balanced Chris-
tian, must give all and do all for Christ; for the Redeemer
will not accept divided service. Daily he must learn the
meaning of self-surrender. He must study the word of
God, learning its meaning and obeying its precepts. Thus
he may reach the standard of Christian excellence. Day
by day God works with him, perfecting the character that
is to stand in the time of final tes,t."-A.A., p. 483.
11. What condition are we to reach before we can receive
the latter rain?
ANSWER: "I saw that none could share the 'refresh-
ing,' unless they obtain the victory over every besetment,
over pride, selfishness, love of the world, and over every
wrong word and action. We should, therefore, be draw-
ing nearer and nearer to the Lord, and be earnestly seek-
ing that preparation necessary to enable us to stand in
.the battle in the day of the Lord. Let all remember that
God is holy, and that none but holy beings can ever
dwell in His presence."-E.W., p. 71.
Lesron No. ll-Sabbath, September 14, 946
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Lesson No. 12-Sabbath, Septem,ber 21, 19,,6
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OTE: "Onl those who have withstood and overcome
tem t'atf6n in t e stren tb of t'he Mighty One will be per-
mtl; eJ tol'act :;ilpart 'i~ p'roclaiming this niessage when' it
sh.lI:l1\ Rave' 's'welled ~nto' the loud cry."-"R~view· and
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