theology of the holy spirit - lesson 7

7/31/2019 Theology of the Holy Spirit - Lesson 7

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LESSON 2

The Work of the Holy Spirit


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THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS TO

MANIFEST THE ACTIVE PRESENCE OF

GOD IN THE WORLD, ANDESPECIALLY IN THE CHURCH.


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EXPLANATION

A. The Holy Spirit Empowers

B. The Holy Spirit Purifies

C. The Holy Spirit RevealsD. The Holy Spirit Unifies

E. The Holy Spirit Gives Stronger or Weaker

Evidence of the Presence and Blessing ofGod According to Our Response to Him


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EXPLANATION - TODAY


C. The Holy Spirit Reveals


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THE HOLY SPIRIT PURIFIES

sanctify us

But you were washed, you were sanctified, you

were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus

Christ and by the Spirit of our God. (1Corinthians 6:11)

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,

forbearance, kindness, goodness,faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

(Galatians 5:2223)

Discipleship, big brother/sister, mentor


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EXPLANATION - TODAY


C. The Holy Spirit Reveals


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THE HOLY SPIRIT REVEALS

1. Revelation to Prophets and Apostles.

2. He Gives Evidence of Gods Presence.

3. He Guides and Directs Gods People.4. He Provides a Godlike Atmosphere When

He Manifests His Presence.

5. He Gives Us Assurance.6. He Teaches and Illumines.


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REVELATION TO PROPHETS AND APOSTLES.

how Bible is formed

For prophecy never had its origin in thehuman will, but prophets, though human,

spoke from God as they were carried alongby the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:21)

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the

Father will send in my name, will teach youall things and will remind you of everything Ihave said to you. (John 14:26)


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HE GIVES EVIDENCE OF GODS PRESENCE.

call attention to himself (example)

When the Spirit rested on them, they

prophesiedbut did not do so again.

(Numbers 11:25)

They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire

that separated and came to rest on each of

them. (Acts 2:3)


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HE GUIDES AND DIRECTS GODS PEOPLE.

direct guidance

While they were worshiping the Lord andfasting, the Holy Spirit said, Set apart for me

Barnabas and Saul for the work to which Ihave called them. (Acts 13:2)

a day-to-day guidance by the Holy Spirit

being led by the Holy Spirit (example,practice)

But if you are led by the Spirit, you are notunder the law. (Galatians 5:18)


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HE PROVIDES A GODLIKE ATMOSPHERE WHEN

HE MANIFESTS HIS PRESENCE.

conviction of sin (example, practice)

When he comes, he will prove the world to

be in the wrong about sin and righteousness

and judgment. (John 16:8)

pours Gods love (example, practice)

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of

eating and drinking, but of righteousness,

peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans

14:17)


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HE GIVES US ASSURANCE.

witness (example, practice)

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that

we are Gods children. (Romans 8:16)


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HE TEACHES AND ILLUMINES.

But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he

will guide you into all the truth. (John 16:13)

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful

things in your law. (Psalm 119:18)


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THE HOLY SPIRIT REVEALS

1. Revelation to Prophets and Apostles.

2. He Gives Evidence of Gods Presence.

3.

He Guides and Directs Gods People.4. He Provides a Godlike Atmosphere When

He Manifests His Presence.

5. He Gives Us Assurance.6. He Teaches and Illumines.


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QUESTION

Have you ever been especially aware of the

Holy Spirits empowering in a specific

situation of ministry? (This could have been

while doing evangelism or counseling, Bibleteaching or preaching, prayer or worship, or

in some other ministry situation.) How did

you perceive the presence of the Holy Spiritat that time, or what made you aware of his

presence?


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QUESTION

In your own experience, in what ways does theguidance of the Holy Spirit come to you? Is itprimarily (or exclusively) through the words ofScripture? If so, are there times when certain

Scripture passages seem to come alive orspeak with great relevance and forcefulness toyou at the moment? How do you know whenthis is happening? If the Holy Spirits guidance

has come to you in other ways in addition tospeaking through the words of Scripture, whathave those other ways been?


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QUESTIONS

Do you have a sense from time to time of the

pleasure or displeasure of the Holy Spirit at

some course of action that you are taking? Is

there anything in your life right now that isgrieving the Holy Spirit? What do you plan to

do about it?

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