The Voice of The Spirit
Jesus Christ, The Epitome Of Divine Communication
Our analysis will begin with Jesus, our Saviour, because He represents the epitome of revelation and of God’s communication. Even before His incarnation, the “Word” had communicated divine truth to the prophets of the Old Testament. In coming to this world, His person, His message, and His ministry demonstrated for all to see that Divinity wished to communicate with humanity. The relationship of Christ with human beings did not end, however, with His ascension to the right hand of the Father. His plan was to continue in communion with His people, to continue speaking to them and showing His love for them. And “the testimony of Jesus” fulfills this purpose. The work and the message of the prophets is not something separate from Christ and the plan of salvation; it is an integral part of the divine program for humanity. VOTS 8.3
It was Christ Himself who informed His followers that the Holy Spirit would be the One in charge of communicating the divine message to the human race. The Comforter, the Holy Spirit, Jesus said, “will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” “he will guide you into all truth” (John 14:26; 16:13). The church of Christ would advance confidently, guided by the indispensable help of the Spirit. VOTS 8.4
One of the presuppositions of this analysis is that the Holy Spirit fulfills His teaching ministry and leadership of the church mostly through the prophetic gift. It is true that we cannot limit the work of the Holy Spirit, since He assigns and uses spiritual gifts “as he determines” (1 Corinthians 12:11). The history of God’s people, nevertheless, in biblical times and in contemporary times, shows that the Spirit guided the church through the function and message of the prophets. VOTS 8.5
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