The Work of the Holy Spirit

Text: John 14:16-17,26; 15:26-27; 16:7-15 Who is the Holy Spirit? Not some mystical force or influence He is a person – Jesus used He, not it to refer to the Spirit (14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7,8,13,14,15) Who is Jesus Talking To? – The Apostles What Would the Holy Spirit Do? Provide help/comfort (14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7) — How? […]

Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit Does Dwell in the Christian (1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Timothy 1:14) Other Persons of God also Dwell in the Christian (Romans 8:10; 2 Corinthians 6:16) How the Holy Spirit Dwells in Us – through the word (compare Ephesians 5:18-6:4 and Colossians 3:16-4:1) The Spirit Accomplishes What the Word Does Gives life (John […]

Spiritual Gifts

What are Spiritual Gifts? – 1 Corinthians 12:4-10 How were Spiritual Gifts Given? – Through the laying on of the apostles’ hands: Acts 8:14-17 What was the Purpose of Spiritual Gifts? – Confirm & reveal the word: Mark 16:20; Hebrews 2:2-4 How Long would Spiritual Gifts Last? – Until the will of God was completely […]