1. Christian Life Program Talk 8 – LIFE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

2. CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit
It is what God wants for us
Allows Christianity to regain its original power and effectiveness
Gives us a new heart, a new life from God
God wants all men to have this new life
February, 2012
CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit

3. CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit
We Need the Holy Spirit
We cannot do it on our own steam.
With the Holy Spirit, men gain:
Union with God (Eph. 2:18)
A new nature (2 Cor. 5:17)
Power to serve as Jesus’ witnesses (Acts 1:8)
February, 2012
CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit

4. Experience of First Disciples
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)
Disciples do as they are told
The day of Pentecost (Acts 2)
Disciples receive the Holy Spirit; an exciting, stirring event
The Church was born
Others also received the Holy Spirit
February, 2012
CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit

5. Receiving the Holy Spirit TODAY
For us today, we can:
experience the same power as the early Christians:
Same relationship with Jesus
Same transforming power
Same deep worship
Same power for speaking the gospel
receive the same spiritual gifts
February, 2012
CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit

6. Spiritual Gifts (1 Cor 12:4-11)
Wisdom
Knowledge
Faith
Healing
Miracles
Prophecy
Discernment of spirits
Tongues
Interpretation of tongues
February, 2012
CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit

7. CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit
The Gift of Tongues
Common experience with the baptism in the Holy Spirit
It is a gift from God
Tongues is immediately manifest
Can have great consequences on one’s spiritual life, esp. prayer & worship
Often the gateway to fuller life in the Spirit
February, 2012
CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit

8. What being baptized in the Spirit means for us
For Christians, this will NOT be the initial reception of the Holy Spirit.
We received the Spirit at Baptism and Confirmation.
Rather, we will receive a fuller release of the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
February, 2012
CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit

9. Obstacles to Receiving God’s Gifts
An unrepentant attitude
Feeling unworthy
Fear
Doubt
Pride
Being selective as to what gifts we want
February, 2012
CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit

10. CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit
Next week’s session
Mainly, we will pray.
Corporate prayer
Individual pray-over
Recite the “Commitment to Christ”.
One-on-one before session day
February, 2012
CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit

11. CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit
Some Reminders
Beware of Satan’s temptations, but do not be afraid.
Take time to reflect on your intentions and expectations in CLP.
God offers you a new life: BE OPEN and DESIRE IT!
February, 2012
CLP Talk 8 - Life in the Holy Spirit

12. Christian Life Program Talk 8 – LIFE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT