Renewing Your Mind The Face of God
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Sep 9, 2025 Sinclair Ferguson, a teaching fellow at Ligonier Ministries and a professor of systematic theology, dives into the essential role of the Holy Spirit throughout biblical history. He explores misconceptions of God’s nature in the Old Testament and illustrates how the Spirit reveals God's character. Ferguson emphasizes the Spirit's intimate guidance in believers' lives, their journey towards spiritual freedom, and the ultimate rest found in Christ. His insights invite listeners to deepen their understanding of the divine presence in their lives.
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Spirit As Personal Expression
- The Holy Spirit is the personal expression of God's presence who makes us conscious of God.
- Tracing the Spirit's biography in Scripture reveals his identity and mission toward Christ.
Spirit Unveils God's Face
- The Spirit unveils the face of God so we perceive God's attributes as personal qualities.
- When God hides his face there is death, but when he sends his Spirit there is life and renewal.
Peekaboo Analogy For God's Presence
- Ferguson recalls the child game 'peekaboo' to illustrate delight in a revealed face of love.
- The analogy shows why seeing God's face through the Spirit brings joy and security.
