In the NIV, the wordSpiritis capitalized. This means that the translators thought that Paul was referring here to the wisdom and revelation that comes with the Holy Spirit. John 16:13 does say that when the Spirit comes, He will guide you into all truth. So if this is how Paul meant ...
By “can’t control,” I mean God cannot bring about outcomes singlehandedly. God cannot be a sufficient cause, to use philosophical language. God does not have the ability to determine creatures, circumstances, the smallest entities, or creation unilaterally. God’s action is a necessary cause...