Part 5a – Who is the Holy Spirit? The Essence of Conversion New Covenant Presbyterian Church Inquirer’s Class

Review The Bible is the Word of God. The Tri-une God of the Bible reveals Himself to man truly. Mankind is uniquely the Imago Dei on earth - Adam was the head of the Covenant of Works, exercising complete free will before the fall, but after the fall his will was completely controlled by the influence of sin. Jesus is the promised Messiah and Lord of all – the head of the Covenant of Grace the second Adam

The Person of the Holy Spirit Third person of the Trinity – Mt. 12:31-32; 28:19; Lk. 3:22; Acts 2:3 Sovereign/Providential – Jn. 3:5-8; rf. Gen. 1:2 Converts the soul – Ezek. 36:26 Dispenses the Word of God – 2 Tim. 3:16 Comforts God’s People – Jn. 15:26; 1 Cor. 12 The Person of the Holy Spirit

The work of the Holy Spirit: If Jesus as the Christ accomplished redemption on the cross and out of the tomb, then it is the Holy Spirit that applies that work of redemption to each person that is saved.

The Philippian Jailor – Acts 16:19b-34

The Philippian Jailor – Acts 16:19b-34 That particular man providentially there. He heard the gospel into the night. The Holy Spirit moved in his heart. Paul & Silas instructed/confirmed his faith.

The difference in the four soils – Mt. 13:1-9

The difference in the four soils – Mt. 13:1-9 The first three soils represent the response to the gospel in the hard heart. Only the last soil bears fruit. The difference is in the preparation of the heart by the Holy Spirit.

The work of the Holy Spirit How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ? … by the effectual application of it to us by his Holy Spirit. Westminster Shorter Catechism #29 How does the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ? … by working faith in us, and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling. Westminster Shorter Catechism #30 The work of the Holy Spirit

What does God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse, due to us for sin? To escape the wrath and curse of God, due to us for sin, God requires of us repentance unto life, … Westminster Shorter Catechism #85

What is repentance unto life? Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, does, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavor after, new obedience. Westminster Shorter Catechism #87

Westminster Shorter Catechism #86 What is faith in Jesus Christ? Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, … Westminster Shorter Catechism #86

For by grace you have been saved through faith For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Eph. 2:8- 9, ESV) Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ … (2 Peter 1:1, ESV) For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, (Phil. 1:29, ESV) The Holy Spirit gives us a saving faith … … and we are moved of heart to exercise it.

Westminster Shorter Catechism #86 What is faith in Jesus Christ? Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation as he is freely offered to us in the gospel. (The Holy Spirit does not act alone.) Westminster Shorter Catechism #86

Westminster Shorter Catechism #86 What is faith in Jesus Christ? Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, … Knowledge Trust Obedience Westminster Shorter Catechism #86

Read: Westminster Confession of Faith ch.s 11-13 Homework:

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