

Dwelling Within
14 snips Sep 11, 2025
Sinclair Ferguson, a teaching fellow at Ligonier Ministries and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, discusses the significant role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' ministry. He dives into the importance of Jesus' baptism and anointing, highlighting how the Holy Spirit empowered Him during temptation. Ferguson draws connections between Christ's identity and our own, emphasizing the spiritual resources available to believers. Through this exploration, he clarifies misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and encourages listeners to deepen their understanding of His influence in their lives.
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Know The Spirit Before His Gifts
- We should know the Holy Spirit personally before focusing on His gifts or power.
- Sinclair Ferguson urges Christians to love, trust, and glorify the Spirit as a distinct Person of the Trinity.
Worship Often Neglects The Spirit
- Worship often emphasizes Father and Son while neglecting the Spirit.
- Ferguson highlights the need for more hymns and teaching that honor and know the Holy Spirit.
Focus On Revealed Truths
- Some inner Trinity realities remain secret, so focus on what Scripture reveals.
- Ferguson advises biblical thinking over speculative theology about Father, Son, and Spirit.