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Opening Prayer

Opening Prayer. Before lesson

james-blankenship
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Opening Prayer

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  1. Opening Prayer Before lesson • Dear Father, when I discover how you describe me by nature--dead in sin, blind to your ways, and your enemy--I see the miracle it took to make me your child. My faith in your Son is the most important thing I own, and it's all your gift to me. Help me to learn today how your Holy Spirit can make my faith stronger and how it changes everything about my life. You set me apart for yourself. At times I forget that and I try to blend in with others who don't know what you've done, who you are or maybe just don't care. I'm sorry for that. Show me today how foolish and dangerous that is. I never want you to lose your hold on me. Help me to put into practice what I learn today from your Word. In Jesus' name, Amen.

  2. LESSON 10 THE HOLY SPIRIT SANCTIFIES US

  3. Introduction

  4. John 19:30 • 30When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

  5. The Holy Spirit Sanctifies Us • Christ’s work of redeeming the world is completed.

  6. Acts 16:31 • 31They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you and your household."

  7. The Holy Spirit Sanctifies Us Christ’s work of redeeming the world is completed. Personal benefit from this is ours by faith (trust).

  8. HOW WE COME TO TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST

  9. How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 1. What are we like by nature:

  10. Ephesians 2:1 • 1As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,

  11. How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 1. What are we like by nature: a. Dead in trespasses and sins

  12. Romans 8:7 • 7the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so.

  13. How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 1. What are we like by nature: a. Dead in trespasses and sins b. Enemies of God

  14. 1 Corinthians 2:14 • 14The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

  15. How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 1. What are we like by nature: a. Dead in trespasses and sins b. Enemies of God c. Blind to God’s message, we think it is foolishness

  16. How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 1. What are we like by nature: a. Dead in trespasses and sins b. Enemies of God c. Blind to God’s message, we think it is foolishness Therefore we cannot by our own thinking or choosing come to believe in Jesus as our Savior.

  17. How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 2. How saving faith comes:

  18. Ephesians 2:4,5,8,9 • 4But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been saved. 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9not by works, so that no one can boast.

  19. How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 2. How saving faith comes: a. it is a gift of God

  20. Romans 10:17 • 17Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

  21. How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 2. How saving faith comes: a. it is a gift of God b. through the Gospel message

  22. 1 Corinthians 12:3 • 3Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit.

  23. How We Come to Trust in Jesus Christ 3. The one who is in charge of this work is the Holy Spirit Forgiveness New Life Salvation

  24. The Means of Grace God’s Reservoir Our Heart God’s Word (Bible) Forgiveness New Life Salvation Forgiveness New Life Salvation Gospel “The Means of Grace” Sacraments

  25. Spiritual Surgery

  26. THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

  27. The Work of the Holy Spirit 1. The Holy Spirit calls me that is, He

  28. The Work of the Holy Spirit 1. The Holy Spirit calls me that is, He Leads me to know and trust my Savior, Jesus

  29. 2 Thessalonians 2:14 • 14He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  30. The Work of the Holy Spirit 1. The Holy Spirit calls me that is, He Leads me to know and trust my Savior, Jesus by the Gospel This work of the Holy Spirit is called … (being turned around), or CONVERSION being born again. REGERATION

  31. Psalm 19:7-8 • 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

  32. The Work of the Holy Spirit enlightens me 2. The Holy Spirit that is, He gives me spiritual understanding and joy (through the Gospel).

  33. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 • 13From the beginning, God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth.

  34. The Work of the Holy Spirit 1. The Holy Spirit sanctifies, that is, He

  35. Titus 2:11-14 • 11For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13while we wait for the blessed hope--the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

  36. The Work of the Holy Spirit 1. The Holy Spirit sanctifies, that is, He sets me apart from the unbelieving world for a life of good works.

  37. Hebrews 11:6 • 6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

  38. The Work of the Holy Spirit keeps me in the faith 4. The Holy Spirit through the Gospel.

  39. Application Questions • Some people claim that in order to be Christians they had to make a “decision for Christ.” (That’s why Billy Graham titled his monthly magazine Decision.) Give several reasons why may not be appropriate to say that we make a decision for Christ.

  40. TWO REMINDERS FOR GOD’S CHILDREN

  41. Matthew 12:31 • 31And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

  42. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 • 19Do not put out the Spirit's fire;

  43. Ephesians 4:30 • 30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

  44. Two Reminders For God’s Children 1. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit by closing your heart to the Word.

  45. Ephesians 5:18-19 • 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,

  46. Two Reminders For God’s Children 1. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit by closing your heart to the Word. 2. Be filled continually with the Spirit through faithful use of God’s Word in worship.

  47. Application Questions • Which of these things do you consider the most important and why: God created you, Christ redeemed you, or the Holy Spirit brought you to faith?

  48. Application Questions • Evaluate this statement: Since the Holy Spirit brings people to faith only by the gospel in his Word and the sacraments, then that means the Holy Spirit’s work is limited to how much mission work we do.

  49. Application Questions • Agree or Disagree? Paul’s conversion was greater than ours because he was a persecutor of Christians.

  50. ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK • Study carefully the notes you have taken in class; be sure you understand them. • Study carefully questions # 213 – 234 in the Catechism. • Complete the “Working with God’s Word” section. • Memorize these Bible passages (At least the VIP): • Ephesians 2:4-5 – “Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions.” • VIP Ephesians 2:8-9 – “ It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” • 1 Corinthians 12:3 – “ No one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’. except by the Holy Spirit.” • 5. Memorize the 3rd Article of the Apostles Creed. • 6. Complete Worksheet #10 at home and have your parents correct it.

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