The Work of the Holy Spirit:
1. Active in Creation a. Genesis 1:2,Psalm 104:30 2. Active in Inspiration a. 2Peter 1:20-21 3. Witnesses of Christ a. Attest of Christ i. John 15:26 b. Reveals Jesus i. John 16:14 c. Will not speak of Himself i. John 16:13 4. He Convicts and Convinces 5. He Regenerates a. Titus 3:5-6,John 3:6-7 6. He gives life and sustains a. Job 34:14-15,Psalm 104:30 7. He provides spiritual life a. John 6:63,2 Cor 3:6 8. Consistent with Life giving function of the Holy spirit is the fact that the HS conceives Jesus in the womb of Mary His mother. a. Matthew 1:18,Luke 1:35 9. When Christ returns, HS will complete His life giving work a. Romans 8:11, 10. He Purifies a. The World i. John 16:8-11,Acts 7:51 b. He purifies, sanctifies and transforms Christians i. 1 Cor 6:11,Titus 3:5,2 Cor 3:18,2 Thes 2:13,1 Peter 1:2 11. He grants us power and ability honor God a. Gal 5:16-26,Romans 8:4, 8:13,Ephesians 5:15-19 12. He Teaches a. John16:12-15 b. Teaches the believer the content of the scripture. c. This should encourage all of us to study the word as we pray for illumination from the Holy Spirit 13. He guides us, how? a. Romans 8:14, Acts 8:29, Acts 10:19-20, Acts 13:2 14. He guides a. Acts 13:4, Acts 16:6-7 15. The Child of God never needs to walk in the dark. He is always free to ask and received direction from the Spirit Himself |