June 29, 2008

What We Believe
About the Holy Spirit
Steve Lane

A. Introduction/Review

Who is the Holy Spirit?
A central work of the Holy Spirit is to manifest the active presence of God.

The Holy Spirit brings evidence of God's presence and is here to bless in these ways.

Psalm 16: 11

B. He Grants Power to the Church

Acts 1: 8
Judges 14: 6

1. He gives life John 3: 5 - 8
John 6: 63
2 Corinthians 3: 6
Titus 3: 5 - 6
Romans 8: 11
2. Power for service Exodus 31: 5
1 Samuel 11: 6
Isaiah 11: 2 - 3
Luke 4: 14
Acts 4: 8,31
Acts 6: 10
1 Thessalonians 1: 5
1 Peter 1: 12
"Cut to the heart" Acts 2: 37
Hebrews 3: 7
Hebrews 10: 15
Gives gifts to equip for ministry 1 Corinthians 12: 11
Manifestation of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12: 7
Overcome opposition Matthew 12: 28
Acts 13: 9 - 11
Ephesians 6: 7
C. He Purifies

Sanctifies
Restrains unbelievers
John 16: 8 - 11
Acts 7: 51

Breaks the patterns of sin
1 Corinthians 6: 11
Titus 3: 5
Matthew 3: 11

Produces a growth in holiness of life and produces fruit
Galatians 5: 22 - 23

Reflects the character of God
2 Corinthians 3: 18

Two questions...

Sanctification
2 Thessalonians 2: 13
1 Peter 1: 2
Romans 8: 4
Romans 4: 15 - 16

Growth in personal holiness
Romans 8: 13
Philippians 1: 19

Experiences with the Holy Spirit should produce fruit.
Matthew 7: 15 - 20
1 Corinthians 4: 12
D. Conclusion

John 7: 38 - 39 "Rivers of living water"

"A simile that suggests that people would be aware of a presence that would somehow be perceptible..."
-Gruden

Bears witness
Galatians 4: 6

Reveals His desires
Romans 8: 4 - 16
Galatians 5: 16 - 25

The work of the church is every part's responsibility.