the Spirit in us?

1. He might give us faith.

But through the Word he does that. "So belief cometh of hearing, and
hearing by the _word of Christ_" (Rom. 10:17).

2. He might enable us to enjoy a new birth.

But through the Word he does that. "Having been begotten again, not of
corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the _word of God_, which
liveth and abideth" (1 Pet. 1:23).

3. He might give us light.

But through the Word he does that. "The entrance of thy word giveth
light" (Ps. 119:130).

4. He might give us wisdom.

But through the Word he does that. "But abide thou in the things which
thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast
learned them; and that from a babe thou hast known the _sacred writings_
which are able to _make thee wise_ unto salvation through faith which is
in Christ Jesus" (2 Tim. 3:14, 15). "The testimony of Jehovah is sure,
making wise the simple" (Ps. 19:7).

5. He might convert us.

But he does that through the Word. "The _law of Jehovah_ is perfect,
converting the soul" (Ps. 19:7).

6. He might open our eyes.

But he does that through the Word. "The precepts of Jehovah are right,
rejoicing the heart; _The commandment_ of Jehovah is pure, enlightening
the eyes" (Ps. 19:8).

7. He might give us understanding.

But he does that through the Word. "Through _thy precepts_ I get
understanding: Therefore I hate every false way" (Ps. 119:104).

8. He might quicken us.

But he does that through the Word. "This is my comfort in my affliction;
For _thy word_ hath quickened me" (Ps. 119: 50).

9. He might save us.

But he does that through the Word. "Wherefore putting away all
filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the
_implanted word_ which is able to save your souls" (Jas. 1:21).

10. He might sanctify us.

But he does this through the Word. "Sanctify them in the truth: _thy
word_ is truth" (John 17:17).

11. He might purify us.

But he does that through the Word. "Seeing ye have purified your souls
in your obedience to _the truth_ unto unfeigned love of the brethren,
love one another from the heart fervently" (1 Pet. 1:22).

12. He might cleanse us.

But he does that through the Word. "Already ye are clean because of _the
word_ which I have spoken unto you" (John 15:3).

13. He might make us free from sin.

But he does that through the Word. "But thanks be to God, that whereas
ye were servants of sin, ye beca