The Holy Spirit
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· 23 viewsGrace Fellowship in Rusk, Texas Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 10:30 AM
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The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.
And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.
And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—
the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.
I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.
Have we have learned to live without the Holy Spirit?
Have we have learned to live without the Holy Spirit?
Do we live our lives without the Holy Spirit?
Do we try to live for God without the Holy Spirit?
Do we “do” church without the Holy Spirit?
Do we “do” the work of God without the Holy Spirit?
“I consider that the chief dangers which confront the coming century will be…religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration, politics without God, and heaven without hell.”a. William Booth: “I consider that the chief dangers which confront the coming century will be…religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration, politics without God, and heaven without hell.” —William Booth, Founder of the Salvation Army
The devil offered Jesus the kingdoms of this world without the cross if He would simply bow down and worship him. (Luke 4:5-8) We have been seduced by the devil to accept the “bargain” of a counterfeit church without the cross or dependence on the Holy Spirit.
Jesus has NOT left us alone!
Jesus has NOT left us alone!
Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus ascended to the Father in heaven.
Jesus said He would not leave His disciples (children) as orphans.
Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit.
This promise was fulfilled ten days later on the Day of Pentecost.
Who the Holy Spirit is NOT!
Who the Holy Spirit is NOT!
The Holy Spirit is NOT an “it”.
He is NOT a “thing”.
He is NOT a “force”.
He is NOT an “angel”.
He is NOT a “creature”.
He is NOT “enthusiasm”.
He is NOT “goose bumps”.
He is NOT a “master of ceremony” over a mystical carnival show.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Who is the Holy Spirit?
He is a “Person” (John 16:8).
He is the Spirit of God (Genesis 1:2)
He is God, the third Person in the Godhead (Trinity) (Matthew 28:19)
He is the HOLY Spirit (Ephesians 4:30)
He is the Spirit of Christ (Romans 8:9)
He is a divine Partner in creation (Genesis 1:2)
He is the Spirit of Truth (John 14:17; 15:26; 16:13; 1 John 4:6)
He is the Promise of the Father (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4; 2:33; Galatians 3:13)
What is His relationship to the world?
What is His relationship to the world?
He convicts the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment (John 16:8-10)
And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
of sin, because they do not believe in Me;
of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more;
What is His relationship to the believer?
What is His relationship to the believer?
He is the Agent of the new birth (John 3:3, 5-8)
He is the divine “Helper” (Greek: parakletos: the One called alongside to help, a legal advocate)
He dwells with (by our side) us, just as Jesus did on earth (John 14:17)
He is in us as the temple of the Holy Spirit (John 14:17; 1 Corinthians 6:19)
He is our Teacher (1 Corinthians 2:13; 1 John 2:27)
He is our Guide into all truth (John 16:13)
He leads us as God’s children (Romans 8:14)
He is our Sanctifier (Romans 15:16)
He empowers us with grace, for He is the Spirit of grace (Hebrews 10:29)
He produces the fruit of the Spirit in our lives (Galatians 5:22-23)
He gives us power for witness and ministry (Acts 1:8; John 14:12-14; Mark 16:16-18)
What is His relationship to the Church?
What is His relationship to the Church?
He represents the presence of Christ in our midst.
He separates, equips, and empowers church leadership (Acts 13:1-3)
He distributes gifts of ministry throughout the body of Christ (Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:13-30)
He releases supernatural ministry within the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:7-11)
He guides the Church to fulfill the mandates of Christ
He empowers the Church to fulfill the mandates of Christ (Mark 16:20)
He prepares the Church for the Second Coming of Christ
You are NOT alone!
You are NOT alone!
Acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit
Acknowledge your need for the Holy Spirit
Welcome the Holy Spirit into your life
Practice His presence daily
Yield your life to the control of the Holy Spirit
Partner with the Holy Spirit to fulfill His will in the earth