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2 Corinthians 9:6-8 NKJV[6] But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. [7] So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. [8] And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
"Why such a study?" If we do not understand the God-head, then we will not understand the Holy Spirit.
Convicts of Sin, Righteousness and Judgement. Producer of the new birth. Comforter and guide into all truth Producer of the fruit of the Spirit. Empower with Gifts of the Spirit The seal and guarantee of Redemption. God The Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit Then • He worked in creation – Gen. 1:2 Genesis 1:2(NKJV) Gen 1:2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.
Holy Spirit Then • He worked in creation – Gen. 1:26.27 Genesis 1:26-27 (NKJV) Gen 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Holy Spirit Then Hebrews 2:3-4 NKJV[3] how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, [4] God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will? Acts 2:1-4 NKJV[1] When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. [2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. [3] Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. [4] And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:22 NKJV[22] "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know- • He worked miracles • Acts 2:1-4 • The purpose of miracles – to confirm! • Jesus – Acts 2:22 • Apostles – Heb. 2:3-4,
Holy Spirit Then • He worked miracles • Given as He willed – 1 Cor. 12:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:4-9,11 NKJV[4] There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. [5] There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. [6] And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. [7] But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: [8] for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, [9] to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, [11] But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
Holy Spirit Then He worked through inspiration • The word of God is His work • John 16:12-13; 2 Peter 1:19-20; 1 Peter 1:10-12 1 Peter 1:10-12 NKJV[10] Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, [11] searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. [12] To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven-things which angels desire to look into. John 16:12-14 NKJV[12] "I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. [13] However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 2 Peter 1:19-20 NKJV[19] And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; [20] knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation,
Holy Spirit Today • When we obeythe gospel, we receive “the gift of the Holy Spirit”Acts 2:38 • But what is that gift? • The Holy Spirit in us? • Or His gift – salvation? • It is NOT miraculous. • He IS INSTRUMENTAL in our lives! Acts 2:38 NKJV[38] Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Holy Spirit Today • “the gift of the Holy Spirit” When we obey the gospel, we receive Acts 2:38 • After Acts 2:38… What else does the Spirit does, do we need Him? • Yes we do! • What for, what is it that He Does in Me?
Holy Spirit Today • His work in our Salvation • 1 Corinthians 6:11, “And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.”
Holy Spirit Today 1 Peter 1:22 NKJV[22] Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, Titus 3:4-5 NKJV[4] But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, [5] not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, • He purifies our souls • 1 Peter 1:22, He is instrumental in making us pure in God’s eyes. • Titus 3:4-5, saved us – through renewing of the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit Today • He intercedes for us • Rom. 8:26, in our prayers – • He is there helping our requests to be properly heard Romans 8:27 NKJV[27] Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Holy Spirit Today • He convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment • John 16:7-11 • He bears witness1 John 5:6-8 1 John 5:6-8 NKJV[6] This is He who came by water and blood-Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. [7] For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. [8] And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one. John 16:7-11 NKJV[7] Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. [8] And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: [9] of sin, because they do not believe in Me; [10] of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; [11] of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.
Holy Spirit Today • He leads usRomans 8:14 • He strengthens usEphesians 3:16 Ephesians 3:16 NKJV[16] that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, Romans 8:14 NKJV[14] For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
Holy Spirit Today • He sanctifies us1 Cor. 6:11 1 Corinthians 6:11 NKJV[11] And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
Holy Spirit Today His dwelling involves His influence! • He dwells within us • Romans 8:9-11. • How? While He is there, He is NOT: • Through feelings or enlightenmentThrough visions or some small voiceThrough miracles, etc. Romans 8:9-11 NKJV[9] But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. [10] And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. [11] But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
Holy Spirit Today • His influence is related to His Word! • Romans 1:16 • HE is NOT the word, but the word is His instrument. Romans 1:16 NKJV[16] For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
Holy Spirit Today • The Spirit - and - the word • 1 John 5:6 “The Spirit is truth” • Purifies - 1 Pet. 1:22 (truth) • Convicts – cf. Acts 2:37
Holy Spirit Today • The Spirit - and - the word • Bears witness – John 5:39 • Leads us – Psa. 119:105 • Strengthens us – Col. 2:6-7
Holy Spirit Today The Spirit - and - the word • Sanctifies us – John 17:17 • Dwells in us – Col. 3:16 • He dwells in us as the Father (Jn. 14:23), Jesus (Gal. 2:20, Eph. 3:17, Rom. 8:10), • The word dwell in us!
Holy Spirit Today How to overcome evil, live by the Sprit, the qualities of the fruit of the Spirit are ALL revealed in His word. • The Spirit - and - the word • WE need to let Him lead us – Rom. 8:12-14, 1, 5-6 • How? Ephesians 6:17 • Galatians 5:16-25 - The fruit of the Spirit When we apply the Word of God, the Spirit dwells within us!
