SERIES: Beliefs Under Construction
TITLE: Wired
TEXT: John 14:16-17 (p.901); 16:7-15; Acts 1:8
I. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?
Bible speaks of “air.” In the OT it is ruach; in the NT is is pneuma. Sometimes it is translated “breath” or wind.” Sometimes translated “spirit.”
Who is the Holy Spirit? What He is NOT.
- The Holy Spirit is not an (“IT”), but a distinctive personality.
- The Holy Spirit is not (passive), but active and involved.
- The Holy Spirit is not (imaginary), but real and relevant.
- The Holy Spirit is not a (substitute for God), but He is deity.
Think: the third member of the Godhead, the invisible, yet all-powerful representation of His deity, is actually living inside you. He (indwells) you. He is God’s (power) in you. He is God’s (Presence) within you.
II. WHAT DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT DO?
Please turn to John16: 7-11 (p.902)
The word convict is a legal term that means to pronounce a judicial verdict by which the guilt is defined.
1) He convicts the world concerning (sin).
2) He convicts the world concerning (righteousness).
3) He convicts the world concerning (judgment).
What does the Spirit do for followers of Christ?
- The HS not only takes the Scriptures and makes them clear, but He takes the circumstances in which we find ourselves and He gives us insights into them.
- He (baptizes) us. I Cor.12:13
- He (fills) us. Eph.5:18
Some final thoughts:
- He is a (healer) of relationships.
- He is a (comforter) in our sorrow.
- He is the One who gives the (power) to live each day with expectancy.
- He is the One who gives the (strength) to endure.
NEXT WEEK: Comfort Level- John 14:1-3; Luke 16:19-31
- WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?
Bible speaks of “air.” In the OT it is ruach; in the NT is is pneuma. Sometimes it is translated “breath” or wind.” Sometimes translated “spirit.”
Who is the Holy Spirit? What He is NOT.
1. The Holy Spirit is not an (“IT”), but a distinctive personality.
2. The Holy Spirit is not (passive), but active and involved.
3. The Holy Spirit is not (imaginary), but real and relevant.
4. The Holy Spirit is not a (substitute for God), but He is deity.
Think: the third member of the Godhead, the invisible, yet all-powerful representation of His deity, is actually living inside you. He (indwells) you. He is God’s (power) in you. He is God’s (Presence) within you.
- WHAT DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT DO?
Please turn to John16: 7-11 (p.902)
The word convict is a legal term that means to pronounce a judicial verdict by which the guilt is defined.
1) He convicts the world concerning (sin).
2) He convicts the world concerning (righteousness).
3) He convicts the world concerning (judgment).
What does the Spirit do for followers of Christ?
1. The HS not only takes the Scriptures and makes them clear, but He takes the circumstances in which we find ourselves and He gives us insights into them.
2. He (baptizes) us. I Cor.12:13
3. He (fills) us. Eph.5:18
Some final thoughts:
· He is a (healer) of relationships.
· He is a (comforter) in our sorrow.
· He is the One who gives the (power) to live each day with expectancy.
· He is the One who gives the (strength) to endure.
NEXT WEEK: Comfort Level- John 14:1-3; Luke 16:19-31