Inside Out
“Do you ever look at someone and wonder what is going on inside their head?”
   -     Core memories - super important time in their life
   -     Islands of personality make up Riley
   -     Sadness - dad left us... Emotions don't always tell the truth
   -     Joy tries to control & limit emotions
   -     Confusion between joy & happiness
   -     Joy "I just wanted Riley to be happy"
   -     Facts & opinions puzzle pieces get mixed up all the time
   -     Subconscious is where they take all the troublemakers
   -     Expanded console... Puberty

 James 1:12-18 - 12 A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
13 No one undergoing a trial should say, “I am being tempted by God.” For God is not tempted by evil, and He Himself doesn’t tempt anyone. 14 But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desires. 15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death.
16 Don’t be deceived, my dearly loved brothers. 17 Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning. 18 By His own choice, He gave us a new birth by the message of truth so that we would be the firstfruits of His creatures.[1]

 I John 2:7-11 - 7 Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old command that you have had from the beginning. The old command is the message you have heard. 8 Yet I am writing you a new command, which is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining.
9 The one who says he is in the light but hates his brother is in the darkness until now. 10 The one who loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. 11 But the one who hates his brother is in the darkness, walks in the darkness, and doesn’t know where he’s going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.[2]

The Spirit regenerates us (John 3:5-8; Titus 3:5)
Regeneration refers to the transformation of the corrupt human nature by the Holy Spirit.
   -     Regeneration is also known as “new birth” or “rebirth.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 - 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come.[3]
   -     Jesus described salvation as regeneration (John 3:1–21), emphasizing that people must completely change their lifestyle to experience life under God’s reign (John 3:3, 5).

John 3:5-8 - 5 Jesus answered, “I assure you: Unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 Whatever is born of the flesh is flesh, and whatever is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not be amazed that I told you that you must be born again. 8 The wind blows where it pleases, and you hear its sound, but you don’t know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”[4]
   -     Jesus also emphasized the Holy Spirit’s role in regeneration (John 3:8).
   -     Through the work of the Holy Spirit, a person’s mindset and character is transformed from godlessness to godliness (Rom 8:6–8).

Romans 5:6-8 - 6 For the mind-set of the flesh is death, but the mind-set of the Spirit is life and peace. 7 For the mind-set of the flesh is hostile to God because it does not submit itself to God’s law, for it is unable to do so. 8 Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.[5]

The Spirit washes and renews us
Titus 3:1-11 - 1 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness to all people. 3 For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved by various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, detesting one another.
4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
5 He saved us — not by works of righteousness
that we had done, but according to His mercy,
through the washing of regeneration and renewal
by the Holy Spirit.
6 He poured out this Spirit on us abundantly
through Jesus Christ our Savior,
7 so that having been justified by His grace, we
may become heirs with the hope of eternal life.
8 This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone. 9 But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning, 11 knowing that such a person is perverted and sins, being self-condemned. [6]
   -     Such transformations enable believers to do good works.
   -     The “washing” here is not a reference to water baptism.
   -     The washing is a supernatural act of the Holy Spirit (“washing of regeneration”).
   -     Justification is by grace, not any act or procedure we might perform (see v. 7).[7]

The Spirit sanctifies us
2 Thessalonians 2:13 - 13 But we must always thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God has chosen you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.[8]

1 Peter 1:2 - according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling with the blood of Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
3 Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to His great mercy, He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead 4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, uncorrupted, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.[9]

Romans 5:16 - 16 And the gift is not like the one man’s sin, because from one sin came the judgment, resulting in condemnation, but from many trespasses came the gift, resulting in justification.[10]

The Spirit supplies us with Christ
Philippians 1:19, KJV - 19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,[11]

The Spirit transforms us into the image of Christ
2 Cor. 3:17-18 - 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory; this is from the Lord who is the Spirit.[12]

Colossians 3:10 - You are being renewed in knowledge according to the image of your Creator.[13]

The Spirit grants everlasting life
Galatians 6:8 - 8 because the one who sows to his flesh will reap corruption from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.[14]

The Holy Spirit’s role is to make us new from the “Inside Out”.

[1] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Jas 1:12–18). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[2] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (1 Jn 2:7–11). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[3] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (2 Co 5:17). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[4] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Jn 3:5–8). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[5] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Ro 8:5–8). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[6] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Tt 3:1–11). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[7] Barry, J. D., Heiser, M. S., Custis, M., Mangum, D., & Whitehead, M. M. (2012). Faithlife Study Bible (Tt 3:5). Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.
[8] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (2 Th 2:13). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[9] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (1 Pe 1:2–4). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[10] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Ro 5:16). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[11] The Holy Bible: King James Version. (2009). (Electronic Edition of the 1900 Authorized Version., Php 1:19). Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
[12] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (2 Co 3:16–18). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[13] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Col 3:10). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[14] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Ga 6:7–8). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.

Convict: ■ verb - Declare to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.[1]
Convict: The activity of a god or spirit in influencing or coming upon a person and so directing or strongly influencing their activities.
   -     Proof
   -     Reprove
   -     Expose; show fault
   -     Certainty; full assurance

Jude 14-15 - 14 And Enoch, in the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied about them:
Look! The Lord comes with thousands of His holy ones 15 to execute judgment on all and to convict them of all their ungodly acts that they have done in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things ungodly sinners have said against Him. [2]

James 2:8-13 - 8 Indeed, if you keep the royal law prescribed in the Scripture, Love your neighbor as yourself, you are doing well. 9 But if you show favoritism, you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. 10 For whoever keeps the entire law, yet fails in one point, is guilty of breaking it all. 11 For He who said, Do not commit adultery, also said, Do not murder. So if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you are a lawbreaker.
12 Speak and act as those who will be judged by the law of freedom. 13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who hasn’t shown mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. [3]

John 16:5-11 - 5 “But now I am going away to Him who sent Me, and not one of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’ 6 Yet, because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 “Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth. It is for your benefit that I go away, because if I don’t go away the Counselor will not come to you. If I go, I will send Him to you. 8 When He comes, He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment: 9 About sin, because they do not believe in Me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see Me; 11 and about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.” [4] (with His disciples right before the cross)
   -     The Holy Spirit takes up permanent residence in the hearts of believers
   -     Romans 8:9 - 9 You, however, are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God lives in you.[5]
   -     1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - 19 Don’t you know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God in your body. [6]
   -     Jesus gave the Spirit as a “compensation” for His absence, to perform the functions toward us which He would have done if He had remained personally with us.

1 Thessalonians 1:5 – 5 for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction;[7]

1 Corinthians 14:24-26 – 24 But if all are prophesying and some unbeliever or uninformed person comes in, he is convicted by all and is judged by all. 25 The secrets of his heart will be revealed, and as a result he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is really among you.”
26 What then is the conclusion, brothers? Whenever you come together, each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation, another language, or an interpretation. All things must be done for edification. [8]

John 14:26 - 25 “I have spoken these things to you while I remain with you. 26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit —the Father will send Him in My name—will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you.” [9] (Lord’s Supper)

-     Counsel
     o   Constantly reminding you of who you are and whose you are.
     o   You are holy
     o   You are loved
     o   You have all you need
     o   What counsel from the Spirit did you receive this week?
     o   You are a patient person because I give you patience
     o   I will speak for you (just shut up or… be still)

-     Reminds (what Scripture comes to mind?)
     o   God loves you
     o   Forgive
     o   Somebody throw out a word
     o   There is a dude in here struggling w/ self worth
     o   There is a murderer in here
     o   There is a sinner in here

-     The Holy Spirit unites us to Jesus Christ and to His body.
-     The Spirit reveals Christ to us, gives us His life, and makes Christ alive in us.
-     The Spirit takes the experiences of Jesus . . . His incarnation, ministry, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension . . . and brings them into our own experience.
-     Because of the Holy Spirit, the history of Jesus Christ becomes our story and experience.

Can you be still enough this week to hear/listen for the Spirit’s counsel in your OWN life?
Can you slow down enough to remember that He wants to remind you about things above?
Can you be more than just about yourself this week?

John 16:12-15 - 12 “I still have many things to tell you, but you can’t bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak whatever He hears. He will also declare to you what is to come. 14 He will glorify Me, because He will take from what is Mine and declare it to you. 15 Everything the Father has is Mine. This is why I told you that He takes from what is Mine and will declare it to you.” [10]

[1] Soanes, C., & Stevenson, A. (Eds.). (2004). Concise Oxford English dictionary (11th ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
[2] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Jud 14–15). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[3] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Jas 2:8–13). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[4] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Jn 16:5–11). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[5] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Ro 8:9). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[6] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (1 Co 6:19–20). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[7] New American Standard Bible: 1995 update. (1995). (1 Th 1:5). LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.
[8] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (1 Co 14:24–1 Th 1:5). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[9] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Jn 14:25–26). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
[10] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (Jn 16:12–15). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.

Trinity
- John 17:21-23 - 21 “I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.
22 “I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. 23 I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me.”[1]

The Untold Story of the New Testament Church – Frank Viola
“It is a time before time. Nothing exists except the Trinitarian Community: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. God is All.
Among the three Persons of the Godhead, there is unbroken fellowship between the Father and the Son by means of the Spirit. A council is held. God conceives a plan. He shrouds this plan in a mystery, and He hides it in the Son. The plan will be disclosed at an appointed time far into the future. Paul of Tarsus will later call this timeless plan “the purpose of the ages” and “the mystery.” What is this plan? It is this: In eternity past, the Godhead purposes to one day expand its fellowship to a people not yet created.
Put another way, God wills to produce a community on earth that will reflect the community that is found among the Father, the Son, and the Spirit. God, who sees the end from the beginning, takes the first step in carrying out this plan. Within the Eternal Son are hidden ones whom God has chosen to be part of His ordained community. The names of the hidden ones are written in an eternal volume called “the Book of Life.”
Within the Godhead there is a Lamb. This Lamb is God the Son. At a future date God will symbolize this Lamb by a created animal called by the same name. This Lamb exists now… in eternity past… and He is slain. God completes all things before He creates all things.
God’s “eternal purpose” provokes Him to create a universe and an earth. He weaves into His creation pictures and symbols of His Son and of this future community that will express His nature. God then chooses a people for Himself: The nation of Israel. Israel’s entire life and history prefigures the spiritual community that will one day display God’s eternal nature on the earth.”

[1] Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Jn 17:20–24). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.