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51061 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 58 (Walter Edwin Read)
2. Strengthen the Spiritual Nature
51062 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 59.1 (Walter Edwin Read)
“Even greater is the power of the Bible in the development of the spiritual nature. Man, created for fellowship with God, can only in such fellowship find his real life and development.”— Education, 124 .
51063 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 74.3 (Walter Edwin Read)
… find spiritual things likened to some of the foods that grace our own tables. It is likened to “bread” ( John 6:48, 58 ), “food” ( Job 23:12 ), “honey” ( Revelation 10:9 ), and the psalmist …
51064 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 74.6 (Walter Edwin Read)
Of this Sacred Word we are to partake, and as it is received into the soul, we shall grow in spiritual strength and find victory over sin day by day. We read:
51065 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 74.7 (Walter Edwin Read)
… produce spiritual growth unless we appropriate them. We must eat the word of God,—make it a part of ourselves.”— Testimonies for the Church 7:195 .
51066 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 75.2 (Walter Edwin Read)
Jesus also in His lessons, not only to the members of the apostolic band, but to the Pharisees who heard Him, brought the same spiritual truths to their hearts. It took a long time for them to grasp the significance of His words. Jesus said:
51067 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 76.5 (Walter Edwin Read)
… our spiritual life is sustained by the word of God. And every soul is to receive life from God’s word for Himself. As we must eat for ourselves in order to receive …
51068 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 76 (Walter Edwin Read)
… :10 Spiritual things Romans 15:27 Heavenly things Hebrews 3:1 Chastisement Hebrews 12:8 Sufferings 2 Corinthians 1:7
51069 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 78 (Walter Edwin Read)
Chapter 5—The Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts
51070 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 79.3 (Walter Edwin Read)
… the spiritual growth and development, and to the final triumph of the church of Christ. One who accepts fully the inspiration and authority of the word of …
51071 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 79.8 (Walter Edwin Read)
“4. This work of the Holy Spirit is revealed to us in the Bible doctrine of spiritual gifts.
51072 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 80.2 (Walter Edwin Read)
… of spiritual gifts is to maintain the living work of God in the church. They enable the Spirit of God to speak in the correction of wrongs, and in the exposure …
51073 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 83.10 (Walter Edwin Read)
… in spiritual strength, and in later years “Samuel was established to be a prophet of the Lord.” Verse 20 .
51074 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 86.3 (Walter Edwin Read)
… many spiritual gifts; among them was the gift of prophecy. ( 2 Corinthians 11:5; 12:13; 1 Corinthians 14:18 .) In his letter to the church at Corinth he reminds the believers …
51075 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 88.6 (Walter Edwin Read)
… that spiritual gifts will play a large part in the purpose of God in the development of His people. Furthermore, these divine bestowments will continue to …
51076 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 89.3 (Walter Edwin Read)
… that spiritual gifts would be seen in the church in the last days.
51077 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 89.7 (Walter Edwin Read)
… of spiritual gifts. Why should we not expect this? Why should we not earnestly pray for this revival? This is the time of the latter rain, and in this time we are …
51078 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 98.8 (Walter Edwin Read)
… the spiritual experience of the church in those days. Numerous references could be given concerning this; the books of Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and some of the minor …
51079 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 103.4 (Walter Edwin Read)
… of spiritual gifts. That being the case, it has not been difficult for them to understand the divine forecast that “the testimony of Jesus,” “the spirit of prophecy …
51080 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 104.1 (Walter Edwin Read)
… for spiritual gifts ceased shortly after apostolic days. Those who do not accept John’s interpretation of the “testimony of Jesus” as the “spirit of prophecy …