[Zechariah 4:6] It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
You can't win the battles in life by your own ____________.
[Colossians 1:13-14] For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, [14] who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.
Your freedom has already been _____________.
The Holy Spirit brings _____________
The Holy Spirit doesn't point out your sin to _____________ your life, but to ____________ your life!
[John 16:7-8] But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. [8] And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment.
[Romans 8:1-2] So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. [2] And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.
True conviction doesn't point to our __________, but to our _____________.
We respond with ________________
Confession is ____________ admitting that you were wrong
[1 John 1:8-9] If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. [9] But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
[James 5:16] Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
Confession to God brings _______________, and confession to each other brings _________________.
We gain freedom through _______________
[Acts 3:19] Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.
Repentance requires ________________.
[John 8:32] And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
[1 Corinthians 6:14] God raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by his power.
