The Truth Is In Jesus

Continuing in the Son and in the Father is the mark of the truth of God in our lives.

Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. (1 John 2:24-27)

In 1 John 1:3 the Apostle John says, “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.” The Apostle Paul basically says the same thing in 1Corinthians1:9, God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. The true ministry of the Holy Spirit is to bring us into fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ and with God the Father through Christ. There is no independent fellowship with the Spirit of God apart from Christ. The Holy Ghost always guides us to Jesus Christ

Today we are hearing so much that draws attention to man, rather than to Christ. However, Jesus clearly said that the Holy Spirit would speak those things which He heard concerning Jesus.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. (John 16:13-15)

In John 15:26 Jesus plainly stated the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of truth who would testify of Jesus. This agrees with Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:21 which says, “the truth is in Jesus”. Paul also says in Ephesians 1:14 that we were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise after we heard the word of truth which is the gospel of our salvation. The fruit of a person whose life has been marked by the Holy Spirit is that he glorifies Christ and walks in the truth. Notice again the words of the Apostle John in 1 John 2:24-27 (written above).

In our day we are hearing a lot about "new levels in the spirit", yet John says that we should continue in that which we have heard from the beginning. John also says he has written these things concerning them that seduce us. We must be careful because so much emphasis is being placed on what is called “the prophetic” and “different kinds of anointings.” Please be reminded that the scriptures tell us that “the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy” (Revelation 19:10). The scriptures also tells us the anointing already abides in us to teach us and to guide us into all truth (1John 2:27).

If we want to know how a person anointed by the Holy Spirit ministers, we have unmistakable examples in the Book of Acts. The Holy Spirit working through the Apostles constantly drew attention to the Lord Jesus Christ and not to themselves. One good example is in Acts 3 when Peter and John ministered healing to the lame man at the gate called Beautiful. Notice what is recorded in verses 11-12:

And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering. And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk.

Notice how cautious the Apostle Peter was to draw attention Jesus and not to himself. In the very next verse He begins pointing the people to Christ (see Acts 3:13-26).

On the day of Pentecost when the Holy Ghost filled the 120 followers of Christ in the upper room, the manifestation of the Spirit drew a crowd and as a result Peter preached Christ to the people (see Acts 2:14-38). All through the Acts of the Apostles it was preaching, teaching, and testifying of Christ that was the most pronounced work of the Holy Spirit through His ministers. Miracles, signs, and wonders should never take preeminence over the Word of God, but rather should follow the word of God.

And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. (Mk 16:20).

Signs and wonders should always be the confirmation of the truth of the word of God. The Bible does not teach us to pursue visions, trances, and spiritual experiences. The Bible teaches us to grow in our love and fellowship with Christ. Spiritual gifts are given as the Spirit wills (1 Corinthians 12) and not as we will. Trying to conjure up spiritual experiences will lead you down the road of deception and open the door to the devil. The New Testament writers never taught the church to seek spiritual experiences, but rather to follow Christ and to be rooted in Him. Seeking angels, third heaven experiences, and such activity is not sound doctrine and is a blatant violation of New Testament worship.

Jesus prayed, “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” It is hunger for the word of God and being sanctified by God’s word that will keep us for being deceived in this hour. Jesus also said, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free (John 8:31-32). True Spirit-anointed ministry will transform lives through the truth of the Word of God.

In closing, notice again 1 John 2:27: But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

Every true believer has the anointing abiding in them. Therefore, according to this scripture, we should follow that anointing which we have already received of Him. The anointing in us will teach us all things in line with the Word of God. That anointing in the believer is the Truth, and that anointing testifies of Jesus.

Dear believer, follow Christ, keep you eyes on Him, and guard your heart from everything that would quench your affection for Him. If you believe in Jesus, you already have his anointing in you to teach you the truth. Follow that anointing and it will keep you safe in Jesus.