The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates The Holy Spirit The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates What does the Holy Spirit do in our conversion? How does the Holy Spirit operate upon man in conversion? Why did some receive the Holy Spirit before conversion & others did not?

The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates The Holy Spirit The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates Different Measures of the Spirit Holy Spirit Baptism Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts Holy Spirit Works in Conversion Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates The Holy Spirit The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates Different Measures of the Spirit Holy Spirit Baptism Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts Holy Spirit Works in Conversion Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Different Measures of the Spirit John 3:34 – “not by measure unto him”

John 3:34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. Spirit was not given by measure unto Christ Means: was given by measure unto others Thus, are different measures of the Spirit

John 3:34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. Argument: “Passage is saying the Spirit is not given by measure” Answer: “unto him” is implied by context: - v. 31 – “he” - v. 32 – “he” - v. 33 – “he” - v. 34 – “unto him” fits the context

Different Measures of the Spirit John 3:34 – “not by measure unto him” Acts 11:17 – “Like gift” – also “unlike”

Acts 11:17 Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God? What Cornelius received was a “like gift” to the apostles Means: Possible to have a gift “not like” the apostles If all gifts the same, why call it the “like gift”?

Different Measures of the Spirit John 3:34 – “not by measure unto him” Acts 11:17 – “Like gift” – also “unlike” If not, all have the same gift as apostles

Have / Receive The Holy Spirit All Have / Receive The Holy Spirit Apostles Those with Sp. Gifts All Christians Yet, all do not have the same measure of the Spirit

Have / Receive Gift of Rain All Have / Receive Gift of Rain Downpour Shower Sprinkle Yet, all do not have the same measure of rain

Different Measures of the Spirit Point: Are different measures of the Spirit Not everyone who received the Spirit received the same measure

The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates The Holy Spirit The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates Different Measures of the Spirit Holy Spirit Baptism Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts Holy Spirit Works in Conversion Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit Baptism Two Cases in the New Testament

Case # 1 The Apostles Promised to the Apostles (Acts 1:4-5) Apostles received it on Pentecost (Acts 1:26 – 2:4)

26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Case # 1 The Apostles Promised to the Apostles (Acts 1:4-5) Apostles received it on Pentecost (Acts 1:26 – 2:4) Purpose: Reveal truth (John 16:13) Show things to come (John 16:13) Teach all things (John 14:26) Bring all things to their remembrance (John 14:26)

Case # 2 Cornelius Did Cornelius Receive Holy Spirit Baptism? Acts 10:45 – “also” Acts 10:47 – “as well as we” Acts 11:15ff v. 15 - “as on us at the beginning” v. 16 - Reminded of Acts 1 & 2 v. 17 – “like gift” Acts 15:8 – “even as he did unto us”

Case # 2 Cornelius Did Cornelius Receive Holy Spirit Baptism? What Was the Purpose? To prove that the Gentiles are now gospel subjects Acts 11:18

Holy Spirit Baptism Two Cases in the New Testament What Those with Holy Spirit Baptism Could Do

Those Baptized With Holy Spirit Could: Speak with other tongues (Acts 2:4-11; 1-:46) Heal the lame (Acts 3:6-11; 4:14,16,22) Strike one dead (Acts 5:7-10) Raise the dead (Acts 9:36-41; 20:9-12) Strike one blind (Acts 13:7-11) Speak without taking thought (Mt. 10:19) Impart miraculous gifts (Acts 8:17-18)

Holy Spirit Baptism Two Cases in the New Testament What Those with Holy Spirit Baptism Could Do Today – There is One Baptism

One Lord, one faith, one baptism. Eph. 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism. Holy Spirit Baptism Spirit (Acts 1:5) Christ (John 1:33) Promise (Acts 1:4-5) Reveal Truth (John 16:13) Water Baptism Water (Acts 8:38) Men (Matt. 28:19) Command (Mark 16:16) To Save Element Administer Nature Purpopse

Holy Spirit Baptism Point: No one today receives Holy Spirit Baptism Cornelius receive it to prove Gentiles could be saved

The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates The Holy Spirit The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates Different Measures of the Spirit Holy Spirit Baptism Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts Holy Spirit Works in Conversion Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts Those on whom apostles laid hands could work miracles Acts 8:17-18 Acts 19:1-7 Rom. 1:11 2 Tim. 1:6

Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts Those on whom apostles laid hands could work miracles No indication that power could be transferred

An Apostle A Christian A Christian Power of Spirit Power of Spirit An Apostle A Christian Lay Hands On Acts 8 Philip had power to work miracles (v. 6) Yet – Call for Apostles to lay on hands to impart the Holy Spirit (vv. 14-18) Lay Hands On Cannot A Christian

Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts Point: No one today receives spiritual gifts No apostle around to impart the spiritual gifts Miraculous spiritual gifts have ceased (1 Cor. 13:8-10)

The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates The Holy Spirit The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates Different Measures of the Spirit Holy Spirit Baptism Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts Holy Spirit Works in Conversion Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit Works in Conversion Holy Spirit Has a Role in Conversion

All Three Persons in the Godhead Work in our Salvation Father - Planned (Eph. 1:1-4) Son - Executed (John 3:16) Holy Spirit - Revealed (Eph. 3:3-5)

John 16:7-11 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. 8 And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me; 10 of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.

Holy Spirit Convicts The World (John 16:8-11) Convict = convince with evidence Of: Sin Righteousness Judgment

The Holy Spirit’s Role in Conversion Born of Spirit (John 3:5) Quickened by Spirit (John 6:63) Spirit convicts world of sin (John 16:8) Made free from sin by Spirit (Rom. 8:2) Washed by the Spirit (1 Cor. 6:11) Sanctified by the Spirit (1 Cor. 6:11) Justified by the Spirit (1 Cor. 6:11) Called by the Spirit (Rev. 22:17)

Holy Spirit Works in Conversion Holy Spirit Has a Role in Conversion How Does the Spirit Operate?

The Question: The Holy Spirit Directly? Though Word?

Unconditional Election Total Depravity Limited Atonement Perseverance Calvinism Teaches - Direct Operation Upon The Sinner Unconditional Election Total Depravity Limited Atonement Perseverance of the Saints Direct Operation of Holy Spirit Irresistible Grace

Calvinism Teaches - Direct Operation Upon The Sinner The Holy Spirit Operates Through Word

Law of the Spirit of Life The Spirit Revealed (Eph.3:3-5) Sword of the Spirit (Eph.6:17) Law of the Spirit of Life (Rom. 8:2)

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; Eph. 6:17 Instrument Holy Spirit Instrument

Calvinism Teaches - Direct Operation Upon The Sinner The Holy Spirit Operates Through Word Convicted & Converted By The Word

Rom. 1:16 Jas. 1:18-21 2 Thess. 2:14 1 Pet. 1:18-25 2 Cor. 5:17-20 The Spirit Revealed (Eph.3:3-5) Sword of the Spirit (Eph.6:17) Rom. 1:16 Jas. 1:18-21 2 Thess. 2:14 1 Pet. 1:18-25 2 Cor. 5:17-20 John 17:20 Acts 18:8 Acts. 2:37

Calvinism Teaches - Direct Operation Upon The Sinner The Holy Spirit Operates Through Word Convicted & Converted By The Word What The Spirit Does - The Word Does

Holy Spirit The Word Jno. 3:5,6,8 Jno. 6:63 Titus 3:5 1 Cor. 6:11 Rom. 8:9 Born of Quickened Saved Washed Sanctified Led By 1 Pet. 1:23-25 Ps. 119:50,93 Jas. 1:21 Eph. 5:26 Jno. 17:17 Psa. 119:105

Holy Spirit The Word Walk In Comforted Instructs Power Cleanses Convicts Gal. 5:16-18 Acts 9:30 Neh. 9:20 Rom. 15:13 1 Cor. 6:11 Jno. 16:8 Psa. 119:10 1 Thess 4:18 2 Tim. 3:17 Heb. 1:3 Jno. 15:2 Tit. 1:9

Holy Spirit Works in Conversion Holy Spirit Has a Role in Conversion How Does the Spirit Operate? Spirit Gives Evidence of Pardon

The Spirit Gives Evidence Rom. 8:16 “Repent and be Baptized” “I’ve done that” Tells What One Must Do Knows What He Has Done Agree Then we can know we are children of God!

The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates The Holy Spirit The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates Different Measures of the Spirit Holy Spirit Baptism Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts Holy Spirit Works in Conversion Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit dwells in the Christian today Romans 8:9-11 How (Directly or Through the word) is another study

Eph. 5:18-19 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, Parallel Col. 3:16 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit dwells in the Christian today Different from the other measures 1. Not like the Baptismal measure – for one baptism 2. Not like the miraculous measure – for no apostle

The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates The Holy Spirit The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates Different Measures of the Spirit Holy Spirit Baptism Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts Holy Spirit Works in Conversion Indwelling of the Holy Spirit