HOLY SPIRIT The following discussion is to better our understanding of who the Holy Spirit is and what He does in our lives

HOLY SPIRIT: One of Three Persons of God The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Bible declares that there is only one living God, yet we learn from Scripture that He compromises three separate personages. The Bible declares that there is only one living God, yet we learn from Scripture that He compromises three separate personages.

HOLY SPIRIT The Holy Spirit is not a vague, ethereal life force. He is not impersonal or unthinking. The Holy Spirit is not a vague, ethereal life force. He is not impersonal or unthinking. The Holy Spirit is a “person” equal in every way with God, the Father, and God, the Son. The Holy Spirit is a “person” equal in every way with God, the Father, and God, the Son. The Bible tells us that all the characteristics of God apparent in the Father and the Son are equally apparent in the Holy Spirit. The Bible tells us that all the characteristics of God apparent in the Father and the Son are equally apparent in the Holy Spirit.

HOLY SPIRIT: Composed of intellect, emotions, and will 1 Corinthians 2:11 – we see an example of the Holy Spirit’s intellect and will: “For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:11 – we see an example of the Holy Spirit’s intellect and will: “For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God.”

HOLY SPIRIT: Composed of intellect, emotions, and will Romans 15:30, we see the Holy Spirit has emotion, as represented by the capacity to love: “Now I urge you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me…” Romans 15:30, we see the Holy Spirit has emotion, as represented by the capacity to love: “Now I urge you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me…” Ephesians 4:30 – Do not grieve the Holy Spirit with whom you were sealed…. Ephesians 4:30 – Do not grieve the Holy Spirit with whom you were sealed….

HOLY SPIRIT: Composed of intellect, emotions, and will Acts 5 – Lying to the Holy Spirit, not good! It is the same as lying to God. Acts 5 – Lying to the Holy Spirit, not good! It is the same as lying to God. Jesus speaks of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Jesus speaks of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.

HOLY SPIRIT: Specific roles and functions in our lives John 16:13 – We see the Spirit of Truth as our guide: “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.” John 16:13 – We see the Spirit of Truth as our guide: “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.”

HOLY SPIRIT: Specific roles and functions in our lives John 14:26 – We learn that the Holy Spirit is our Counselor and Teacher: “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you. John 14:26 – We learn that the Holy Spirit is our Counselor and Teacher: “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.

HOLY SPIRIT: Specific roles and functions in our lives 1 Corinthians 3:16 – We see that the Holy Spirit lives inside of us: “Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16 – We see that the Holy Spirit lives inside of us: “Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

HOLY SPIRIT: Specific roles and functions in our lives Acts 1:18 – We understand where our power comes from: “but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” Acts 1:18 – We understand where our power comes from: “but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” John 15:26 – Testifies about Jesus, and helps us to do the same. John 15:26 – Testifies about Jesus, and helps us to do the same.

HOLY SPIRIT: Specific roles and functions in our lives Romans 8:14 – We understand where our direction comes from: “For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God” Romans 8:14 – We understand where our direction comes from: “For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God”

HOLY SPIRIT: Specific roles and functions in our lives Romans 8:26 – We learn that the Holy Spirit is there for us in times of weakness and prayer: “In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words;” Romans 8:26 – We learn that the Holy Spirit is there for us in times of weakness and prayer: “In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words;” Romans 8:27 – “and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” Romans 8:27 – “and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.”

HOLY SPIRIT: Specific roles and functions in our lives Romans 8:14-17 – Spirit of freedom, adoption and sonship Romans 8:14-17 – Spirit of freedom, adoption and sonship Ephesians 1:13 – Marked in Christ by the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit is a guarantee of our inheritance Ephesians 1:13 – Marked in Christ by the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit is a guarantee of our inheritance

HOLY SPIRIT: Specific roles and functions in our lives Galatians 5:13ff.– Helps us living a godly life and overcome sin Galatians 5:13ff.– Helps us living a godly life and overcome sin Galatians 5:22-23 — Produces the godly fruit in us so that we look, act and feel more like Christ Galatians 5:22-23 — Produces the godly fruit in us so that we look, act and feel more like Christ “Walk, live and be led by the Spirit, not the flesh.” – the message of Galatians 5. “Walk, live and be led by the Spirit, not the flesh.” – the message of Galatians 5. See also Romans 8. See also Romans 8.

HOLY SPIRIT: Specific roles and functions in our lives Surrendering vs. Striving Surrendering vs. Striving Following vs. Leading Following vs. Leading

HOLY SPIRIT: Specific roles and functions in our lives 1 Corinthians – Releases spiritual gifts in believers. 1 Corinthians – Releases spiritual gifts in believers. Anoints for specific tasks, OT and NT examples. Anoints for specific tasks, OT and NT examples.

HOLY SPIRIT: Specific roles and functions in our lives John 16:8-11 – Convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment. John 16:8-11 – Convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment. Conviction vs. Condemnation Conviction vs. Condemnation

HOLY SPIRIT: Specific roles and functions in our lives Revelation 2-4 – He speaks for Jesus and the Father, for they are one. Note how each letter to the churches ends: “Let those who have ears to hear, hear what the Spirit says to the church.” Revelation 2-4 – He speaks for Jesus and the Father, for they are one. Note how each letter to the churches ends: “Let those who have ears to hear, hear what the Spirit says to the church.” In these letters we see him bringing encouragement, rebuke, reproof and warning. He calls people to repentance. In these letters we see him bringing encouragement, rebuke, reproof and warning. He calls people to repentance. In 2:18, we even see that he is capable of discipline. In 2:18, we even see that he is capable of discipline.

HOLY SPIRIT Hebrews 9:14 – We see that the Holy Spirit is eternal: “how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” Hebrews 9:14 – We see that the Holy Spirit is eternal: “how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?”

HOLY SPIRIT 1 Corinthians 2:11 – We see that the Holy Spirit is all – knowing: “For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God” 1 Corinthians 2:11 – We see that the Holy Spirit is all – knowing: “For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God”

HOLY SPIRIT Psalm 139 – We see that the Holy Spirit is everywhere: “O LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You understand my thought from afar…” Psalm 139 – We see that the Holy Spirit is everywhere: “O LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You understand my thought from afar…”cont…

HOLY SPIRIT: Attributes of God The Holy Spirit, Father and Son all compromise a unified Godhead known in Christianity as the “Trinity”. The Holy Spirit, Father and Son all compromise a unified Godhead known in Christianity as the “Trinity”. A common misconception is that Christians believe in three different Gods. This isn’t correct. A common misconception is that Christians believe in three different Gods. This isn’t correct. While each “personage” is distinct in function, each shares together in the same Deity and each reflects the divine attributes of the one living God. While each “personage” is distinct in function, each shares together in the same Deity and each reflects the divine attributes of the one living God.