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THE HOLY SPIRIT , THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT

THE HOLY SPIRIT , THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT . Seminar Presented by DR. AMON KASAMBALA . THE HOLY SPIRIT: EVIDENCE OF NEW LIFE IN CHRIST . SESSION ONE . WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?. The Confession of Faith of the Church The Hebrew Thought – “ Ruah ”

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THE HOLY SPIRIT , THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT

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  1. THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRITTHE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT Seminar Presented by DR. AMON KASAMBALA

  2. THE HOLY SPIRIT: EVIDENCE OF NEW LIFE IN CHRIST SESSION ONE

  3. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? • The Confession of Faith of the Church • The Hebrew Thought – “Ruah” • Wind (Gen.8:1; Ex.10:13; Num. 11:31; 1Kings 18:45; Prov. 25:23) • Breath or Spirit (Gen. 2:7; 7:15; Ps.31:5; 32:2; Je.10:14). • Divine Power (Judge 3:10; 6:34; 1Sam 11:6)

  4. Profession of Faith I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit… I believe in the Holy Spirit…

  5. The Witness of the Old Testament • Gen. 1:2 “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters”. • Enough evidence on the presence of the Holy Spirit • God’s Spirit was actively involved in creation (Job.33:4; Ps.104:30). • The Spirit of God brings order to Creation Gen. 1:26 • A reference to the Trinity

  6. The Witness of the New Testament • John the Baptist’s proclamation (Matt. 3:11; Lk.3:16; Mk.1:8; John 1:33) • The Spirit leading Jesus into the desert (Lk.4:1-3) • The bold statement Jesus made (Lk.4:18) • Jesus’ words on the work of the Holy Spirit (John 14:26; 16:5-15). • In Acts 1:4,8 – the promise of the Holy Spirit • On the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4)

  7. WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT? • The first Christians – divine power clearly manifest by its effects on the life of the recipient; • The Impact left significant change by divine agency. • First and foremost function is to TRANSFORM human life . • Overwhelming experience of God’s love (Rom.5:5) • Joy unspeakable (1Thess.1:6) • Illumination (2Cor.3:14-17) • Liberation (Rom.8:2; 2Cor. 6:9-11) • Various Spiritual gifts (1Cor.1:4-7; Galatians 3:5)

  8. Special Functions of the Holy Spirit • Brings us into a loving relationship with God the Father, and His Son Jesus Christ. • Brings conviction into our lives through God’s word (John 15:8) • Effects a new life in believers – He is the agent of transformation. • Gives us power to be witnesses to the work of Christ in our lives. • Empowers us with Spiritual gifts to serve God and his Church. • Helps us in prayer (Rom.8:26).

  9. Distinguishing Feature • Unlike in the OT times, a distinguishing feature of the New Testament experience of the Holy Sprit is that He is experienced by all and works through all, not just one or two (Rom. 8:9; 1Cor.12:7; 11; Heb.6:4; 1 John 2:20). • In the OT only people with special responsibilities were empowered and anointed by the Holy Spirit • The Kings • The Priests • The Prophets.

  10. SECOND SESSION THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT AS EVIDENCE OF NEW LIFE

  11. WHAT IS THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT? • The Effect of the work of the Holy Spirit is first and foremost not seen by the gifts, but the FRUIT. • Jesus’ words: “By their Fruit…” (Matt.7:16-19). • The Fruit of the Spirit is the manifestation of a supernatural work of the Spirit within our lives, making us to become more like Jesus Christ in our word and deeds.

  12. The Fruit of the Spirit • The fruit of the Spirit is a spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit in us. • It is the by-product of Christ’ control – only obtained through his help (John 15:4). • We must know him, remember Him and imitate Him. • Matthew 12:33 “Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit”.

  13. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IN GALATIANS 5 • Paul’s perspective on NEW LIFE in the Spirit. • The existing tension – the Spirit vs. the flesh. (Rom.7:14-25; 8:10; 12; Gal. 5:16; Heb.10:29).

  14. The Fruit of Love • A powerful tool to witness to the hurting world. • Jesus said: “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35). In a world where there is hatred, jealousy, revenge, unforgiveness– the fruit of love in our lives becomes a strong witness to what God is busy doing in our lives.

  15. The Fruit of Joy • Distinguishing between Happiness and Joy • Paul in Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord, and again I say rejoice” • James 1:2 “Count it all joy, brethren, when you face trials of many kinds” • Joy is a bubbling of God’s nature in us – it is based on the inward expression that is rooted in God.

  16. The Fruit of Peace • The world does not have it (John 15:27) • Peace within oneself. • Gordon McDonald: “unless your private world is in order, you cannot order your outside world”. • The old Hymn “ When Peace like a river…”

  17. The Fruit of Patience • Patience in times of hardship distinguishes the characteristic of a believer from that one of the world. • Patience as a fruit of the Spirit keeps the believer going even when everything seems to be going against him/her.

  18. The Fruit of Kindness • Kindness expresses itself by the way a believer handles other people. • The fruit that bears witness to the fact that we can show the love that God has put in us.

  19. The Fruit of Goodness • We are naturally evil, but the Spirit of God is at work in us, He gives us the attribute of God – a GOOD GOD!

  20. The Fruit of Faithfulness • This fruit brings in us trust and accountability. • Helping us to keep our promises, vows in baptism, marriage.

  21. The Fruit of Gentleness • As gentle as a dove - A powerful witness in the world where power is at play. • The Spirit puts a deposit of gentleness in all those who have come to believe in Jesus Christ.

  22. The Fruit of Self-Control • Self-control in • Speech • Action • Conduct • Behaviour • During trying moments self-control is a necessity, and can only be given to us by the Spirit of God.

  23. SESSION THREE THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – SPIRITUAL GIFTS

  24. WHAT ARE THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT? • Spiritual gifts are special abilities given to each person (believer) by the Holy Spirit that are to be used to minister to the needs of the Body of Believers. • The PURPOSE for these gifts is To BUILD UP (edification) the Body of Christ (the Church).

  25. Categorization of Spiritual GiftsGifts of Service (Romans 12:3-8) • Prophesying (as in proclamation or preaching) • Serving (diaconia, reaching out to others) • Teaching (as in teaching the Word of God, helping people understand God’s Word in a profound way). • Encouraging (helping others in times of stress, difficulty, hardships, suffering & pain, spiritaully & emotionally) • Contributing (supporting others financially, materially). • Leadership (leading others, strengthening others). • Showing mercy (supporting others spiritually, psychologically and understanding their pain & experiences).

  26. Categorization of Spiritual GiftsGifts of Ministry/Office Gifts (Eph.4:11) • Apostles (Apostolic ministry) • Prophets (Prophetic ministry) • Evangelists (Evangelistic ministry) • Pastors (Pastoral ministry) • Teachers (Teaching ministry)

  27. Categorization of Spiritual GiftsSupernatural Impartation Gifts • The Message of Wisdom • The Message of Knowledge • Faith • Gifts of Healing • Miraculous Powers • Prophecy • Discernment (distinguishing between spirits) • Speaking in tongues (glosollalia) • Interpretation of tongues

  28. The Problem of the Corinthian Church • The Issue of Spiritual gifts split the Church instead of building or edifying the Church • Spiritual gifts became a symbol of spiritual power causing rivalries. • Be aware of a divisive spirit • Remember Jesus’ words about servanthood(John 13) • Remember the actual purpose for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

  29. The problem of order in worship at the Corinthian Church • 1Cor.14:1-40 • Competitive Spirit among believers • Tongues vs. Prophecy in public worship • Lack of unity • Disregard for order • Insensitive to others • Immaturity in spiritual things • Key verses: “The spirits are subject to the control of prophets. For God is not a God of disorder but of peace”

  30. THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRITTHE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT Seminar Presented by DR. AMON KASAMBALA

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