Life in the Spirit! Session #12 The Sending of the Spirit Experiencing the Fullness of Christ #12 The Sending of the Spirit (Acts 13:1-4) Experiencing.

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Life in the Spirit! Session #12 The Sending of the Spirit Experiencing the Fullness of Christ #12 The Sending of the Spirit (Acts 13:1-4) Experiencing the Fullness of Christ #12 The Sending of the Spirit (Acts 13:1-4) Life in the Spirit! Calvin Chiang Oakland International Fellowship

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Session #12 The Sending of the Spirit Life in the Spirit! Section 3: Christian Service “Let us also walk by the Spirit” (Gal 5:25). 3 3

The Spirit of God is on a mission, strong enough to lead millions of believers over the ages across the world to complete the grand redemptive plan set in motion before time began. God is doing great work amongst the nations raising up ministers of the gospel and sending them out in their own country and elsewhere. Did you know that Brazil has recently passed Korea in the percentage of missionaries sent forth? Introduction

A) The Spirit Equips People to Share the Gospel (Acts 1:8) The reason for the Holy Spirit coming upon His people is for what? To what extent should we go forth in spreading the gospel? Evangelism is at the heart of the Great Commission (Matt 28:19- 20). Christians are called to be witnesses of their faith to a fallen world. The word “martyr” comes from the Greek word for “witness”. Many early Christians lost their lives as they “witness” for Christ. “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”

Two Questions: Why are some Christians not motivated for evangelism? What then is our motivation to share the gospel?

“Witness” vs. “Persuasion” Paradigm The result is that soul winning becomes a product of our own individual effort instead of the work of the Holy Spirit. We have the temptation to water down the gospel in the hope of soul winning.

Life in the Spirit! Session #12 The Sending of the Spirit B) The Mission Agency Led by the Spirit (Acts 13:1-4) Note the diversity in the church: Barnabas (Hellenistic Jew, Levite), Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (childhood campanion of King Herod Antipas), and Saul.

Life in the Spirit! Session #12 The Sending of the Spirit The Holy Spirit Speaks V The Holy Spirit chose to communicate His purposes “While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting…” Some characteristics of the Antioch church and it’s leaders: 1.How did they receive the Holy Spirit’s call? They desired it, they seeked it, they waited upon the Lord, and lastly, they expected it. 2.Holy Spirit’s guidance came to those who were actively engaged in ministry. Interceeding, praying for one another. 3.Holy Spirit’s guidance extended the ministry of those who were doing their present ministry well. This depicts the Spirit’s part in calling or designating believers for special tasks, long or short term. 4.Holy Spirit’s guidance is not merely for the individual but through the local church. 5.Holy Spirit’s guidance was only for the next step and not for the entire future. The Spirit guides us on a “need to know” basis and does not unfold the entire plan before us for our approval.

Life in the Spirit! Session #12 The Sending of the Spirit C) The Importance of the Local Church A local church, is a locally organized community of believers in Jesus Christ. Through this imperfect community, it has the responsibility to do its best to recognize the call of God in the lives of its members. Before we commission someone to missionary service, we should verify the call of the Holy Spirit and their spiritual qualification to the best of our abilities. There are 3 key things that the local church can do to maintain the integrity of this biblical process. 1. Train its members regarding biblical qualifications for leadership. 2. Train its members how to identify the calling of the Holy Spirit. 3. Seek to identify people who are qualified or could be qualified for leadership and who might be used by God in ministry.

Life in the Spirit! Session #12 The Sending of the Spirit Conclusion Our churches, leaders and selves must be in regular worship and prayer mode to be able to identify what the Spirit of God wants and to be able to respond when necessary. Overall, though we might not understand the details, we should see the power of the Holy Spirit enable all of His works.

Session #12 The Sending of the Spirit Life in the Spirit! Discussion Questions Do you have any reservations when you share the gospel with others? Does learning about the difference between being a “witness vs. persuasion” help with those reservations? Why does the Holy Spirit use the local church to send out missionaries to save the lost?