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The Work of The Holy Spirit. “How Does The Holy Spirit, Guide, Influence, & Indwell the Christian?’”. Lesson 5. A Study of The Holy Spirit. Professed Divine revelation Professed miracles – Professed spiritual contacts and direct faith Professed direct leading.
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The Work of The Holy Spirit “How Does The Holy Spirit, Guide, Influence, & Indwell the Christian?’” Lesson 5
A Study of The Holy Spirit Professed Divine revelation Professed miracles – Professed spiritual contacts and direct faith Professed direct leading The rise of mysticism and emotionalism has played a large role in attributing to the Holy Spirit things that we can be certain should not be. True spirituality is – Fearing God, and keeping His commandments as defined by His word.
The Work of The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Organized • By RevealingThe: • By ConfirmingThe: • By ConvictingMen Through The: • By Converting Men through The: • By Sanctifying Men Through The: New Covenant HOW
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian The question is NOT – “DOES the Holy Spirit Dwell In The Christian?” 1 Cor. 3:16 (NKJV) Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian The question is NOT – “DOES the Holy Spirit Dwell In The Christian?” 1 Cor. 6:19 (NKJV) Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian The question is NOT – “DOES the Holy Spirit Dwell In The Christian?” Romans 8:9 (NKJV) 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. Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian The question is NOT – “DOES the Holy Spirit Dwell In The Christian?” 2 Tim. 1:14 (NKJV) That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian GodDwells in us – 2 Cor. 6:16; 1 John 4:12 The question is NOT – “DOES the Holy Spirit Dwell In The Christian?” BUT HOW? ? Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian 1 John 4:12,13 The question is NOT – “DOES the Holy Spirit Dwell In The Christian?” BUT HOW? 12No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. 13By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. ? Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian GodDwells in us – 2 Cor. 6:16; 1 John 4:12 Jesus dwells in us - Jn 14:20; Eph. 3:17 HOW? John 14:23,24; 15:1-8; 2 John 1:7-9 The question is NOT – “DOES the Holy Spirit Dwell In The Christian?” BUT HOW? ? Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian Not Incarnation (Not Personally) Not Mere Omnipresence Not Miraculous BUT - Through the Word! The question is NOT – “DOES the Holy Spirit Dwell In The Christian?” BUT HOW? ? Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian Not Incarnation (Not Personally) Not Mere Omnipresence Not Miraculous BUT - Through the Word! Galatians 3:2 (NKJV) This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? The question is NOT – “DOES the Holy Spirit Dwell In The Christian?” BUT HOW? ? Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian Eph. 5:18-19 (NKJV) . . . be filled with the Spirit, [19] speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, Col. 3:16 (NKJV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Not Incarnation (Not Personally) Not Mere Omnipresence Not Miraculous BUT - Through the Word! ? Indwells
Holy Spirit Action The Word 1 Cor. 6:19 Indwells Col. 3:16 John 16:7-15 Convicts – Converts Ps. 19:7; Ti. 1:9; Heb 4:12 Jn 3:6-8; Gal. 4:29 Begets 1 Cor. 4:15; Jam. 1:18; 1 Pet. 1:22-25 1 Cr. 6:11; 1 Pt. 1:22 Washes John 15:3; Ep. 5:26 Ep. 2:16-18 Reconciles 2 Cor. 5:17-20 John 6:63 Gives Life Ps. 119:50,93; Jn 6:68 Tit. 3:5-7 Saves Js 1:21,22; Rom. 1:16 1 Cor. 6:11 Justifies Rom. 5:1; 1:16,17; 10:17
Holy Spirit Action The Word Rom. 15:16 Sanctifies John 17:17; 2 Thes 2:13,14 Acts 9:31 Comforts Rom. 15:4; 1 Thes 4:18 John 16:13; Rom. 8:14 Guides Ps 119:11,105; 2 Tim 3:16-4:4 Neh. 9:20; John 14:26 Instructs John 6:44,45; 2 Tim 3:16-4:4 Rom. 5:5 Sheds Love 1 Jn 2:3-5; 3:11,23; 5:3 John 15:26; Rom. 8:16,17 Bears Witness John 5:39 1 Cor. 12:3; Produces Faith Rom 10:11-17 Jn 16:7,13; Ep. 5:18,19 Wisdom Col. 1:5-23; 2 Tim. 3:14,15
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian Hebrews 4:12 Living Powerful Sharper than two edged sword Piercing into soul & spirit Discerner between thoughts & intents of the heart What Does The Holy Spirit Do Today That He Does Not Accomplish Through The Word? 2 Timothy 3:16,17 Doctrine? Reproof? Correction? Instruction in righteousness? Perfection? Powerful Provides
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian • Enters– through the mind – (8:1-8) Galatians 3:2 (NKJV) This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian • Enters– through the mind – (8:1-8) • Dwells – You in Him, He in you – (9-11) • Kills – The deeds of the flesh - (12,13) • Leads – Unto son-ship, (14) [cf. Gal. 3:26,27] • Assures – Bears witness/ Hope – (15-25) Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian Romans 8:16-17 (NKJV) The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, [17] and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. • Enters – through the mind – (8:1-8) • Dwells – You in Him, He in you – (9-11) • Kills – The deeds of the flesh - (12,13) • Leads – Unto son-ship, (14) [cf. Gal. 3:26,27] • Assures – Bears witness/ Hope – (15-25) Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian our Human Spirit The Holy Spirit “Bears Witness” With Believe – Acts 8:37 Confess – Romans 10:9 Repent – Acts 17:30 Be baptized – 1 Peter 3:21 Be faithful – Col. 1:23 Confess, Repent & Pray – Acts 8:22; 1 John 1:9 I have done those things!
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian • Enters – through the mind – (8:1-8) • Dwells – You in Him, He in you – (9-11) • Kills – The deeds of the flesh - (12,13) • Leads – Unto son-ship, (14) [cf. Gal. 3:26,27] • Assures – Bears witness/ Hope – (15-25) • Helps - by interceding for us – (26,27) Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian Romans 8:26-27 (NKJV) Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. [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. • Enters – through the mind – (8:1-8) • Dwells – You in Him, He in you – (9-11) • Kills – The deeds of the flesh - (12,13) • Leads – Unto son-ship, (14) [cf. Gal. 3:26,27] • Assures – Bears witness/ Hope – (15-25) • Helps - by interceding for us – (26,27) Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian Likewise: Creation groans . . . Christians groan . . . The Holy Spirit groans! The Spirit also helps – We lack understanding regarding the overall plan and purpose of God in our sufferings but we can know what the Holy Spirit has revealed. . . 2 Cor 4:17; 1 Peter 1:6-9 Intercession is NOT mediation! 1 Tim. 2:5; cf 2:1-3 We do not see the whole picture . . The Holy Spirit does . . . We see the difficulties. [27] Communication between Deity? - 1 Cor. 2:10 Distinct personalities in the Godhead. – “He, (The Holy Spirit) makes intercession for the saints!” Indwells
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is • Goodness, • Faithfulness, • Gentleness, • Self-control. • Joy, • Peace, • Longsuffering, • Kindness, Love, Bears Fruit Against such there is no law.
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian HOW?? Compare with Col. 3:10-17 • Goodness, • Faithfulness, • Gentleness, • Self-control. • Joy, • Peace, • Longsuffering, • Kindness, Love, Bears Fruit Against such there is no law.
The Work of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Christian Hebrews 4:12 Living Powerful Sharper than two edged sword Piercing into soul & spirit Discerner between thoughts & intents of the heart What Does The Holy Spirit Do Today That He Does Not Accomplish Through The Word? 2 Timothy 3:16,17 Doctrine? Reproof? Correction? Instruction in righteousness? Perfection? Powerful Provides