212: The Promise of the Holy Spirit: Encouraged, Empowered, and Equipped
Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit — not to do the work for us, but to walk alongside us, empower us, and remind us of His truth. In this episode, Rohan Bell and Adrian Gallagher explore what it means to live in partnership with the Spirit, how sanctification works, and how to grow in maturity without slipping into legalism.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
💡 What Jesus meant by “If you love me, obey my commandments”
📈 How to track spiritual growth through sanctification's “trend line”
📖 Why context matters when interpreting the Holy Spirit’s role
🧠 The importance of studying scripture with humility and teachability
💪 How the Holy Spirit exhorts, encourages, and empowers us for real life
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro and setting: the Last Supper discourse
02:00 – Love, obedience, and the risk of works-based thinking
05:00 – Sanctification, spiritual growth, and grace for the journey
09:00 – The role of the Holy Spirit: teacher, coach, advocate
13:00 – Maturity, responsibility, and recognising the Spirit's true purpose
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
Do you treat the Holy Spirit as a coach walking beside you—or as a genie expected to serve your will? What would change if you saw Him as your encourager and guide, rather than your shortcut?
💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!
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