1. Foundations Who is the Holy Spirit?

2. Two Key Truths John 19:20  When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

3. Two Key Truths 1. Jesus’ work of redemption is complete

4. Two Key Truths Acts 16:31  "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you and your household."

5. Two Key Truths 1. Jesus ’ work of redemption is complete. 2. Personal benefit from this becomes ours by faith in Jesus.

6. How we come to trust in Jesus Christ Ephesians 2:1  As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins.

7. How we come to trust in Jesus Christ  What we are like by nature:  Dead in transgressions and sins

8. How we come to trust in Jesus Christ Romans 8:7  The sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so.

9. How we come to trust in Jesus Christ  What we are like by nature:  Dead in transgressions and sins  Enemies of God

10. How we come to trust in Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 2:14  The 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.

11. How we come to trust in Jesus Christ  What we are like by nature:  Dead in transgressions and sins  Enemies of God  Blind to spiritual truth

12. Therefore we cannot... come to believe in Jesus as our Savior.

13. How saving faith comes Ephesians 2:8-9  For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast.

14. How saving faith comes  How saving faith comes: a. it is a gift of God

15. How saving faith comes Romans 10:17  Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

16. How saving faith comes  How saving faith comes:  it is a gift of God  through the Gospel message

17. How saving faith comes 1 Corinthians 12:3  Therefore 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.

18. How saving faith comes the Holy Spirit  The Person of the Godhead who works saving faith in our hearts is the Holy Spirit

19. The work of the Holy Spirit 2 Thessalonians 2:14  He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

20. The work of the Holy Spirit calls me leads me to trust in Jesus as my Savior through the Gospel  The Holy Spirit calls me, that is, He leads me to trust in Jesus as my Savior through the Gospel

21. This work of the Holy Spirit is called: (being turned around)

22. This work of the Holy Spirit is also called: (being born again)

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

24. The work of the Holy Spirit enlightens me leads me to a spiritual understanding and joy through the Gospel.  The Holy Spirit enlightens me, that is, He leads me to a spiritual understanding and joy through the Gospel.

25. The work of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 2:8-10  For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

26. The work of the Holy Spirit John 17:17 John 15:5  Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth  I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

27. The work of the Holy Spirit sanctifies me sets me apart ” for a life of godly living through the gospel.  The Holy Spirit sanctifies me, that is, He “ sets me apart ” for a life of godly living through the gospel.

28. The work of the Holy Spirit 1 Peter 2:2-3  Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

29. The work of the Holy Spirit keeps me in faith Gospel.  The Holy Spirit keeps me in faith through the Gospel.

30. Two reminders for God’s children Matthew 12:31  And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

31. Two reminders for God’s children 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire.

32. Two reminders for God’s children Ephesians 4:30  And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

33. Two reminders for God's children: 1. Do not resist or grieve the Holy Spirit

34. Two reminders for God’s children Ephesians 5:18-19  Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.

35. Two reminders for God’s children Luke 11:13  If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!

36. Two reminders for God's children:  Do not resist or grieve the Holy Spirit.  Be filled continually with the Holy Spirit through faithful use of God ’ s Word.