The Last Plea From the Holy Spirit
““16) I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” 17) The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.” Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭
Verse seventeen is the last time the Holy Spirit is mentioned in the Bible. His last plea is “Come.” He is joined with the bride and those who hear the revelation in saying “Come.”
According to the context, it could be understood in two ways. First, at the end of verse 17, it could be taken as an invitation to those who are thirsty to come. That is very consistent with the Holy Spirit drawing people to Jesus
Second, according to verse 20, it could be a plea for Jesus to come and set up His Kingdom. It say; “20) He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”
Keep in mind, we are at the end of the age or Epoch of the indwelling Holy Spirit. The Spirit and the bride are both eagerly awaiting the second coming of Jesus.
I agree with the Holy Spirit and say; “Come, Lord Jesus.”
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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Entering the Fullness of the Spirit
“10) For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. 11) For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. 12) Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, 13) which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words. 14) But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised.” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬-‭14‬
The Spirit filled believer has a dimension waiting to be revealed to them that that natural man and carnal Christian know nothing about. The Holy Spirit wants to open up both the Word of God and the thoughts and mind of God.
Paul pressed the Corinthian Believers; “Why be content with the spirit of the world when we can move deeply into the Spirit of God?” It is a daily process of pressing into the spirit of wisdom and revelation of the knowledge of Christ. (Ephesians 1:17-23)
Sadly, many Christians shun or avoid the ministry of the Holy Spirit. That’s why I have been devoting so much time to “The Promise of the Father.” The Holy Spirit was a mystery in the Old Testament, but we are now living in the age of the Holy Spirit.
If you are a born-again Christian through faith in Christ, you will forever remain an infant apart from a deepening walk in the Spirit. (See 1 Corinthians 3:1-3) You will be fleshy and not spiritual. This was the focus of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians.
Do not be content with average Christian living. Move deep into the Word and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Learn to walk by faith and not by sight. Nothing compares!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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Final Message from Village Creek Men’s Retreat
Message #4: The End Time Church and the Need for Courageous Faith:
Transition: I going to biblically make a case this morning that the Bible has a special mantle and anointing for the end time Church … God is seeking to raise up courageous men and women of faith for these times.
I. The Biblical Evidence:
There is a category of prophetic Scripture written specifically to the end time Church. A. 1 Timothy 4:1-3 B. 2 Peter 3:3-4 C. Matthew 24-25
This period of time can be summarized as “Terrible Times.” A. 2 Timothy 3:1-9 B. 1 Thes 5:1-9
3. The end times will be accompanied by the emergence of a false or apostate church. (2 Thes 2:1-12)
II. Some Characteristics of the Apostate Church (Falling away vs Calling Away)
The man of lawlessness will be revealed who promotes every form of rebellion and immorality. 2 Thes 2:1-12 Holding to a form of godliness but deny its power: 2 Tim 3:5 Promotion of immoral sexual pleasures and standards. 2 Timothy 3:6 Always learning and talking about religious jargon but void of the truth. 2 Timothy 3:7 They turn the gospel of Grace into licentiousness and an excuse for sexual pleasures. Jude 4-13 Because of them, the way of the truth will be maligned. 2 Peter 2:1-22 (The emergence of the woke church.) There will emerge a world view based on naturalism that will mock God and any promise of the return of Christ. 2 Peter 3:3-13
III. What courageous men and women of faith look like in the end times:
They will develop a deep and sincere walk with God in the power of the Holy Spirit. Jude 17-23 They will live and preach the solid Word of God without compromise. 2 Timothy 3:16-4:5 They will live pure, holy and sanctified lives as they engage in world evangelization. Ephesians 5:26-27 They will experience a fresh and powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit accompanied by powerful signs and wonders validating the gospel message. Hebrews 2:1-4 Their faith will be purified by the flames of persecution. 1 Peter 1:3-9 Sent from my iPhone

The Holy Spirit and End Time Prophecy
“1) But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, 2) by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron, 3) men who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth.” 1 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭
The early church received prophecy from the Holy Spirit about what they considered the “end times.” The above text helps set this stage.
When all of the end time prophesies from both the Old and the New Testaments are compiled, it paints a picture of very difficult times. (2 Timothy 3:1-9) Jesus warned His followers to be dressed in readiness.
At this point, it is merely my goal to point out that the Holy Spirit has a role to play in both warning and preparing the bride of Christ for the end time. The tone of 1 Timothy 4:1-3 is very specific.
I believe we are quickly arriving at the closure of the church age. This Epoch is coming to an end. He who has an ear to hear better be listening to what the Spirit has to say to the churches in these unusual times.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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The Holy Spirit and Liberty:
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭
The context relates to Moses, the Law and spiritual blindness. It is possible to read the Law, be religious and yet be blind and lost. Anyone can be legalistic and blind like a Pharisee.
But when a man or woman becomes a Spirit filled believer, an inner light is turned on. They move from legalism to an overflow of Spirit life. Godliness begins to flow from within. The fruit of the Spirit automatically fulfills the righteousness of the Law.
This theme is developed in Romans eight. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus sets the believer free from the Law of sin and of death. They are filled with a new inner nature based on the indwelling Holy Spirit.
According to John 7:37-39, an inner river begins to flow from deep within. It comes from the Holy Spirit. It fulfills the Law without legalism or condemnation. It sets the believer free.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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The Holy Spirit as the Author of Scripture:
“10) As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries, 11) seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 12) It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look.” 1 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭10‬-‭12‬ ‭
“20) But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21) for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.” 2 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭
One of the primary ministries of the Holy Spirit related to the giving of the inspired Word of God. Peter visited this theme in both of his Epistles.
When it came to Old Testament prophesies about the coming of the Messiah, the suffering of Christ and the gospel; the prophets themselves viewed it as a mystery. (1 Peter 1:10-12) Yet, they remained faithful to record the inspired word from the Holy Spirit.
They were moved by the Holy Spirit. The picture is that of a sail of a ship filled with wind and moving the vessel. The Holy Spirit is credited as the author of Scripture. It was not mere human authors writing their own thoughts or speculations. The Bible was “God Breathed.” That’s why it speaks with absolute unity and harmony on every subject even though it was compiled over thousands of years.
The end result was the Inspired Word of God without error in the original autographs. We have a vast number of old manuscripts for both the Old and New Testaments. Our modern text is based on the most trusted and sound documents of ancient history.
However, there is no doctrine of inspired translation. To be accurate, biblical translators need to go back to the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts. I use a trusted translation, but I constantly go back to the original languages in my word studies of a given passage.
The big task today is translating the Bible into nearly every language. That has been a long process with many dedicated workers. Tribal languages have been the biggest challenge. Thanks to groups like Wycliffe Bible Translators, that task is nearing completion.
Sufficient for this post is the understanding that the Holy Spirit is both the author and preserver of Scripture. It is a fascinating science of study all of its own called “Bibliology.” I praise God for the many linguists and scholars who have devoted their lives to the preservation and translation of the Word of God.
My calling is to preach the solid and unadulterated gospel through the power of the Holy Spirit in many places around the world. (1 Peter 1:12) This calling consumes me. I absolutely trust the Bible and preach the gospel as the most important message God has given to mankind!
I embrace the charge of Paul in 2 Timothy 3:16-4:8. I have dedicated my life to preach and teach the Word of God. I seek to be faithful and work hard at my calling as an evangelist to clearly present the gospel message.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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