6. Consider the Spirit's ministry of empowering.
a. The goal of the gospel is obedience. ROM 15:18; 16:25-26.
b. The Holy Spirit empowers to obey. EZE 11:19-20; ROM 8:13-14.
(1) This power must be sought through believing prayer.
EPH 3:16-17; MAT 6:13; ROM 5:2 c/w HEB 4:16; 11:6.
(2) This power is experienced in faithful obedience to the word...