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2. John 1:32 “And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.” The KJV, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.

3. This Study is Needful Because… confusionuncertainty ignoranceThere is much confusion, uncertainty and ignorance with regards to the Holy Spirit as there is much confusion about TRUE DEITY as well. We readily admit that this subject is larger than ourselves in that we can only discuss that which is revealed to us in God’s Word. –There is much that has not been given to us to know about TRUE DEITY and the HOLY SPIRIT, but that which we do have we can and must fully understand. As we approach this study about the Holy Spirit, let us approach it with an attitude and in a manner that we can learn about Him. 3

4. Why A Study of The Holy Spirit? Professed miracles – Professed Divine revelation Professed spiritual contacts and direct faith Professed direct leading “The rise of mysticism and emotionalism has played a large role in attributing to the Holy Spirit things that we can be certain should not be.” True spirituality is – Fearing God, and keeping His commandments as defined by His word. 4

5. Source Of Information? Fallible Men Benny Hinn; Kenneth Hagin; Kenneth Hagin; Joyce Meyer Joyce Meyer (False Teachers) Subjective Information Unreliable!! Ministers of MISINFORMATION Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf, Iraqi Minister of Information 5

6. Source Of Information? Derek Prince explains the ways of the Holy Spirit and how He works in the lives of Christians. Through this power, the believer can: Know the continual presence of Jesus, Better understand the plans of God, Become a bold witness for Christ, Acquire revelation, Receive supernatural direction, Pray according to God's will, and Receive physical healing and endurance. Includes a discussion on speaking in tongues. Learn more about the anointing of the Holy Spirit! Price: $5.99 6

7. Source Of Information? Reasoning from the Scriptures, Spirit, p380, Jehovah's Witness publication The Holy Spirit is the personification of God's power and is not a person. It is not unusual in the Scriptures for something to be personified. For example, wisdom is said to have "children." (Luke 7:35) Sin and death are spoken of as kings. (Rom 5:14,21) (Reasoning from the Scriptures, Spirit, p380, Jehovah's Witness publication) THE Bible's use of "holy spirit" indicates that it is a controlled force that Jehovah God uses to accomplish a variety of his purposes. To a certain extent, it can be likened to electricity, a force that can be adapted to perform a great variety of operations. http://www.watchtower.org/e/ti/articl e_07.htm 7

8. Source Of Information? THE WORD AND THE SWORD! Though it is our intention to “SPEAK ONLY WHERE THE BIBLE SPEAKS and TO KEEP SILENT WHERE THE BIBLE IS SILENT” YOUR RESPONSIBILITY IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO: Acts 17:11 BE LIKE THE BEREANS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT – Acts 17:11 searched the scriptures “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769. 8

9. The Holy Spirit Has Revealed ALL The Truth About Himself That We Can Know! Objective Information Inspired Source i.e. the scriptures (Cf. John 14:26; 15:26; 16:12-13; Romans 8:2; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:3; Jude 3) ONLY Reliable Source! Valid Source The Scriptures A Valid Source of Information 9

10. Inspired Source i.e. the scriptures (Cf. John 14:26; 15:26; 16:12-13; Romans 8:2; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:3; Jude 3) ONLY Reliable Source! Objective Information 1 Cor. 4:6 (NKJV) “... that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other.” Valid Source The Scriptures A Valid Source of Information 10

11. Inspired Source i.e. the scriptures (Cf. John 14:26; 15:26; 16:12-13; Romans 8:2; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:3; Jude 3) ONLY Reliable Source! Objective Information Ephesians 3:3-4 (NKJV) “how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ),” Valid Source The Scriptures A Valid Source of Information 11

12. The Inspired Revelation of God By The Holy Spirit Was Supernatural, Verbal, And Final! – Jude 3; 2 Tim 3:16 The Inspired Revelation of God By The Holy Spirit Was Supernatural, Verbal, And Final! – Jude 3; 2 Tim 3:16 Where is there room for more Divine instruction? Where is there room for more Divine instruction? Are we satisfied with what the Spirit has said about himself, and other things? Are we satisfied with what the Spirit has said about himself, and other things? Objective Information Valid Source The Scriptures A Valid Source of Information 12

13. The Holy Spirit Will Not Guide... *Men To Teach Conflicting Doctrines *Men To Teach Doctrines Contrary To The Word Of God *Men To Perform Acts Contrary To, Or Different From, The Word Of God 1 Cor. 14:33 (NKJV) “For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.” Valid Source The Scriptures A Valid Source of Information 13

14. But Truth WILL NOT contradict itself! Error will contradict Error Error will contradict truth The Holy Spirit Will Not Guide... *Men To Teach Conflicting Doctrines *Men To Teach Doctrines Contrary To The Word Of God *Men To Perform Acts Contrary To, Or Different From, The Word Of God Valid Source The Scriptures A Valid Source of Information 14

15. Do You Really Know the Holy Spirit? For some Christians, the Holy Spirit is the forgotten Person of the Godhead; barely much thought or consideration is given to Him in daily living for the Lord. For many others, the Holy Spirit is misunderstood, treated not as a Person, but as a feeling, a mysterious cosmic energy force, or an influence or power of God. We should know the Holy Spirit with whom we have fellowship! 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NASB) “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.” Valid Source The Scriptures A Valid Source of Information In Conclusion…. 15

16. Valid Source The Scriptures A Valid Source of Information For Each Subject! WHY THIS STUDY? WHO and WHATWHO and WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? WORKWHAT IS THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT? BAPTISMWHAT IS THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT? INDWELLINGINDWELLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT! GIFT OFTHE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - Acts 2:38! SINS AGAINSTSINS AGAINST THE HOLY SPIRIT! INSPIRATIONTHE HOLY SPIRIT AND INSPIRATION! CORNELIUSTHE HOLY SPIRIT AND CORNELIUS! CHRISTIANSTHE HOLY SPIRIT AND CHRISTIANS TODAY! DIRECT OPERATIONALLEDGE DIRECT OPERATION of the HOLY SPIRIT. MODERNMODERN DAY PENTECOSTALISM! SPEAKING IN TONGUESTHE HOLY SPIRIT AND SPEAKING IN TONGUES! Our Focus This Year…. 16

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