“Spiritual Dynamics” Keys to Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

Keys to Relationship with the Holy Spirit Making the Transition from living totally in the natural to aware of the supernatural 1. Believe 2. Receive 3. Walk 4. Test

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Believe Intimate (close) relationship with the Holy Spirit begins with faith in Jesus. Intimate (close) relationship with the Holy Spirit begins with faith in Jesus. John 7:37 ¶ On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." 39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

Believe At the feast, the words of Isa 12:3 were sung, With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of Salvation At the feast, the words of Isa 12:3 were sung, With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of Salvation What do we mean by “BELIEVE”? What do we mean by “BELIEVE”?

Believe Commit to put trust In the person Jesus Christ And in His Promise It’s not a one-time but an ON- Going Trust

Believe Acts 1:4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; Acts 1:4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; 5 "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.“ 5 "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.“ 8 "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." 8 "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

Receive John 20:21 So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you." John 20:21 So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you." 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." 23 "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

Receive Acts 2:38 "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call." 39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call."

Receive Acts 2:33 "Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.” Acts 2:33 "Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.”

Receive If you are trusting in Jesus the gift has been given If you are trusting in Jesus the gift has been given Yet the relationship with the Person of the Holy Spirit must be invited and received (taken hold of) Yet the relationship with the Person of the Holy Spirit must be invited and received (taken hold of) The “Baptism in the Holy Spirit” is the initiation of being empowered by the Holy Spirit The “Baptism in the Holy Spirit” is the initiation of being empowered by the Holy Spirit

Walk Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Walk Romans 1:1 ¶ There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 1:1 ¶ There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Walk Romans 1:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 1:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

Walk Romans 1:6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 1:6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Carnal – refers to the desires and appetites of one’s ego and natural cravings Carnal – refers to the desires and appetites of one’s ego and natural cravings

Walk Romans 1:11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 1:11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.

Test 1 Cor 2:9 But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him." 1 Cor 2:9 But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him." 10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. 11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.

Test 1 Cor 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. 1 Cor 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. 13 These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 13 These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

Test 1 Cor 2:14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Cor 2:14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. 15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one.

Test 1 ¶ And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 1 ¶ And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; 3 for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? 3 for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men?

Test 13 These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 13 These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. What are spiritual values that serve as our “test”? What are spiritual values that serve as our “test”?

Test Forgiveness of sins – ours and others Forgiveness of sins – ours and others Love – seeking everyone’s highest good Love – seeking everyone’s highest good Honoring one another - UNITY in Christ Honoring one another - UNITY in Christ The test isn’t how much “spiritual power” a person has but in our walk The test isn’t how much “spiritual power” a person has but in our walk

Test Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you. 1 ¶ Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 1 ¶ Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet- smelling aroma. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet- smelling aroma.

Test Colossians 3:12 ¶ Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; Colossians 3:12 ¶ Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Test 2 Cor 3:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. 2 Cor 3:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Examine, prove yourself Examine, prove yourself Recognize carnality and reprove yourself Recognize carnality and reprove yourself Seek and Rely on the release of the Holy Spirit to give you resolve in trials of faith. Seek and Rely on the release of the Holy Spirit to give you resolve in trials of faith.

Test Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

Test Called to Host the Holy Spirit Called to Host the Holy Spirit Invite Him into your “Living Room” Invite Him into your “Living Room” Learn sensitivity to His presence and words Learn sensitivity to His presence and words (the Word of God and the Spirit are always in agreement) (the Word of God and the Spirit are always in agreement)

Test The Holy Spirit is compared to the wind, air The Holy Spirit is compared to the wind, air We live in it – yet cannot tangibly grab a hand full of it We live in it – yet cannot tangibly grab a hand full of it Yet we breath it to sustain our life Yet we breath it to sustain our life

Test Air to us is like something that is nothing – yet we can feel it as a breeze, and we can hear it Air to us is like something that is nothing – yet we can feel it as a breeze, and we can hear it It has substance and is productive It has substance and is productive So is the Holy Spirit in our lives So is the Holy Spirit in our lives Yet we can have a carnal attitude and dismiss the Promise and Gift of God Yet we can have a carnal attitude and dismiss the Promise and Gift of God

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