The Holy Spirit His being and His work

…the Spirit of God was hovering… The Holy Spirit …the Spirit of God was hovering… Genesis 1: 1-2 …the Spirit and the bride say “Come!”… Revelation 22: 17

Cessationist or Continuationist The Holy Spirit Cessationist or Continuationist

God is spirit Worship in spirit & truth The Holy Spirit God is spirit Worship in spirit & truth John 4: 23-24 …even greater things..? John 14: 12

The omnipresent Spirit The Holy Spirit The omnipresent Spirit Psalm 139: 7 Truth – Truth - Truth Father Son Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit Creator Genesis 1: 1-2 John 1: 1-2

ruach ha kodesh hagio pneuma The Holy Spirit ruach ha kodesh hagio pneuma Acts 2: 1-2 naphach neshamah peh Genesis 2: 7 John 20: 22

ruach shaddai (almighty) The Holy Spirit ruach el (God) ruach yahweh (LORD) ruach adonai (Lord) ruach shaddai (almighty) ruach el neshamah shaddai Job 33: 4

The Holy Spirit Parakletos (paraclete) Counselor, helper, comforter, advocate, intercessor John 14-16 intercedes Romans 8: 26-27, 34

The Holy Spirit The person of We can: Grieve Quench Insult Isaiah 63: 10 Ephesians 4: 30 I Thessalonians 5: 19 Hebrews 10: 29

All Scripture is God breathed (Theopneustos) The Holy Spirit Brings the Word of God All Scripture is God breathed (Theopneustos) II Timothy 3: 16 Carried along by the Holy Spirit II Peter 1: 20-21

The sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God The Holy Spirit Brings the Word of God The sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God Ephesians 6: 17-18 And pray in the Spirit

I have much more to tell you… The Holy Spirit I have much more to tell you… John 16: 12-13 He will teach you & remind you John 14: 25-26

Many other things not recorded The Holy Spirit Many other things not recorded John 20: 31-32 John 21: 24-25 But these are written that you may believe… John 20: 31

Is Scripture sufficient? The Holy Spirit Is Scripture sufficient? II Timothy 3: 15-16 Then, does John 14: 26 apply to me? John 14: 25-26

God the Father God the Son God the Holy Spirit One voice – one word John 12: 49-50 John 16: 12-13

As the Spirit has contrived with social change to deepen our church's community, the company of readers interpreting Scripture and bearing witness to God's mission has expanded. "It has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us" that they should marry (Acts 15:28). Same-Sex Relationships in the Life of the Church - 2010

If, for example, it is the Holy Spirit who is leading the Church in this new direction… Same-Sex Relationships in the Life of the Church - 2010

When Western church leaders claim that their stand is “prophetic,” or that the Spirit is leading them into this new understanding, the church leaders of the global south immediately ask the epistemological question: Same-Sex Relationships in the Life of the Church - 2010

“How do you know this? On what basis can you claim to have been given this new revelation? Is it not your wealth and power (and the habits and assumptions which naturally accompany them) that enable you to press this argument? Same-Sex Relationships in the Life of the Church - 2010

Our spirit The Holy Spirit That we may understand what God has freely given us I Corinthians 2: 6-16

Moses, elders, prophets, judges, kings, Balaam, Gideon, Samson, David The Holy Spirit The Spirit came upon… Moses, elders, prophets, judges, kings, Balaam, Gideon, Samson, David Saul > departed Psalm 51: 11

The Holy Spirit The Spirit came upon… Instruction, admonishment, empowering, knowledge, wisdom, counsel, understanding, power, justice, anoint to preach the good news

He will be with you He will live in you The Holy Spirit He will be with you He will live in you John 14: 15-17 Unless I go He will not come John 16: 5-7

Bezalel filled with ruach elohim The Holy Spirit Bezalel filled with ruach elohim Exodus 31: 1-5 John the Baptist Elizabeth Zechariah filled with the Holy Spirit Luke 1: 15, 41, 67

Ezekiel the Spirit came into me The Holy Spirit Ezekiel the Spirit came into me Ezekiel 2: 1-3 John in the Spirit Revelation 1: 9-11

And I will put My Spirit in you The Holy Spirit And I will put My Spirit in you Ezekiel 36: 24-27 He lives with you and will be in you John 14: 17

The Holy Spirit The Spirit lives in you The Spirit of life, freedom The Spirit pleases God Controlled by the Spirit Spirit puts to death the misdeeds Romans 8: 1-16

Do not desecrate that temple The Holy Spirit You are God’s temple & the Spirit lives in you Do not desecrate that temple I Corinthians 3: 16-17 I Corinthians 6: 15-20

Greater is He that is in you… The Holy Spirit Christ in you Colossians 1: 27 II Corinthians 13: 5-6 Greater is He that is in you… I John 4: 4

Seals on the foreheads… The Holy Spirit A seal… HOLY TO THE LORD Exodus 28: 36-38 Seals on the foreheads… Revelation 7: 1-3 9: 1-4 14: 1 22: 3-4

A seal of righteousness by faith The Holy Spirit A seal of righteousness by faith Romans 4: 9-12 A seals of ownership A deposit that guarantees II Corinthians 1: 21-22 II Corinthians 5: 5

Having believed, you are marked A seal, deposit, guarantee The Holy Spirit Having believed, you are marked A seal, deposit, guarantee Ephesians 1: 11-14 Jesus, Father, Spirit Ephesians 2: 18 HOLY TO THE LORD

Having believed, you are marked A seal, deposit, guarantee The Holy Spirit Having believed, you are marked A seal, deposit, guarantee Ephesians 1: 11-14 Receive the Spirit… By observing the law? By believing? Galatians 3: 1-5

Cornelius & the first gentiles The Holy Spirit If God gave them the same gift as He gave us, who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ Acts 11: 15-17 Cornelius & the first gentiles Acts 10, 15

The Holy Spirit You will be baptized with the Holy Spirit You will receive power You will be My witnesses Acts 1: 1-11

The Holy Spirit Sound like a violent wind Seemed to be tongues of fire Filled with the Holy Spirit Speaking in other tongues Acts 2: 1-13

The Holy Spirit Let me explain this to you… Therefore… What shall we do? Repent Be baptized Receive the gift Acts 2: 14-18; 36-41

The Holy Spirit And even the Samaritans? Accepted the word Baptized in Jesus’ name …but without the Spirit? Acts 8: 14-17

The Holy Spirit Ephesus - What Holy Spirit? Baptized into Christ Holy Spirit comes Tongues & prophesying Acts 19: 1-7

The Holy Spirit Wait for the gift My Father promised Receive power Be My witnesses Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, to the ends of the earth Acts 1: 8

The Holy Spirit Acts 2 – from all over - tongues Acts 8 – Samaria – no tongues Acts 10 – Gentiles – language? Acts 19 – Ephesus - tongues

What My Father has promised The Holy Spirit What My Father has promised Luke 24: 46-49 Acts 1: 4-5 Acts 2: 32-33, 38-39 Romans 4: 13-16 Galatians 3: 10-14

He will testify, and so will you The Holy Spirit He will testify, and so will you John 15: 26-27 Acts 1: 8 Acts 5: 29-32 I Thessalonians 1: 4-6 I Peter 1: 10-12

Confirmed, testified to message of salvation by… The Holy Spirit Confirmed, testified to message of salvation by… Acts 14: 1-7 Hebrews 2: 1-4

Cessationist or Continuationist The Holy Spirit Cessationist or Continuationist

Adriatic Corinth 4 miles Aegean

Aphrodite

Asclepius

Paul, Apollos, Cephas, Christ… The Holy Spirit Paul, Apollos, Cephas, Christ… I Corinthians 1: 10-13 I Corinthians 3: 1-9, 21-23 Envy, selfishness = disorder I Corinthians 3: 3 James 3: 14-16

To each one – a gift… (how?) The Holy Spirit To each one – a gift… (how?) Acts 2: 4 Hebrews 2: 4 I Corinthians 12: 11 To each one – a gift… (for?) I Peter 4: 10 I Corinthians 14 I Corinthians 12: 7

Spiritual gifts & proper use The Holy Spirit Spiritual gifts & proper use I Corinthians 12 - 14

If you have the Holy Spirit… I Corinthians 12: 1-3 then… I Corinthians 12: 4-11

Your body - one, complete The Holy Spirit Your body - one, complete I Corinthians 12: 12-26 then…Christ’s Body.. I Corinthians 12: 27

And the parts of that Body are… The Holy Spirit And the parts of that Body are… I Corinthians 12: 28-31 Are all…? Do all…? Desire the greater

Let me show you the most excellent way The Holy Spirit Let me show you the most excellent way I Corinthians 12: 31b If I… But have not love… I Corinthians 13: 1-3

In relation to gifts, love is… The Holy Spirit In relation to gifts, love is… I Corinthians 13: 4-7 When perfection comes… I Corinthians 13: 8-10

The Holy Spirit Follow the way of love Strengthen, encourage, edify, I Corinthians 14: 1 Strengthen, encourage, edify, build up, instruct, encourage

The Holy Spirit Tongues & prophecy Edification & understanding I Corinthians 14: 1-5 Edification & understanding

The Holy Spirit A “heavenly language?” Pray in the Spirit I Corinthians 14: 1-5, 14 Pray in the Spirit Ephesians 6: 17-19 Jude 20 I Corinthians 13: 1 Romans 8: 26-27

Intelligible, understandable The Holy Spirit Intelligible, understandable I Corinthians 14: 2-25 Pray, sing with my spirit Pray, sing with my mind

Intelligible, understandable The Holy Spirit Intelligible, understandable I Corinthians 14: 26-33 I Corinthians 14: 39-40 Understandable Fitting, orderly, Peaceful, edifying Do not forbid

The Holy Spirit A second baptism? Matthew 3: 11 – with the Holy Spirit (Matthew & Mark – and fire) Matthew 28: 19 – in the name of… (Romans – into Christ Jesus) Acts 1: 5, 11: 16 – with the Holy Spirit 10: 48, 19: 5 – in the name of… I Corinthians 12: 13 – by one Spirit

Cessationist or Continuationist The Holy Spirit Cessationist or Continuationist

Fruit of my old nature Fruit of the Spirit The Holy Spirit Fruit of my old nature Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5: 16-26 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, Romans 8: 13

Fruit of my old nature Fruit of the Spirit The Holy Spirit Fruit of my old nature Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5: 16-26 Conviction – sin, righteousness, judgment John 16: 7-11

Life in the sinful nature The Holy Spirit Life in the sinful nature Galatians 5: 19-21 Life in the Spirit Galatians 5: 22-26

In increasing measure… The Holy Spirit Growing, maturing fruit Galatians 5: 22-26 In increasing measure… II Peter 1: 3-9 …even more fruitful… John 15: 1-2

Sanctification, consecration, set apart for holy use The Holy Spirit The sanctifying work of the Spirit Sanctification, consecration, set apart for holy use

Set apart His firstborn The Holy Spirit Set apart His firstborn John 10: 36 Anoint and consecrate Exodus 40: 9-16 II Corinthians 1: 21-22 I John 2: 20-27 Daniel 5: 1-6

Consecrated by My Glory The Holy Spirit Consecrated by My Glory Exodus 29: 42-46 I Corinthians 6: 19 Consecrate yourselves, because I AM HOLY Leviticus 11: 44 I Peter 1: 15-16

Sanctify them by the truth The Holy Spirit The sanctifying work of the Spirit I Peter 1: 1-2 II Thessalonians 2: 13-14 Sanctify them by the truth John 17: 17 John 14: 17, 15: 26, 16: 13

The Holy Spirit To be conformed to the likeness of His Son Romans 8: 29-30 By the Spirit – put to death the misdeeds of the body Romans 8: 12-14

The Holy Spirit Q. 35. What is sanctification? A. Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness. Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 35

The Holy Spirit This is what you were, BUT… washed, sanctified, justified I Corinthians 6: 9-11 We were foolish, BUT… saved, washed, renewed Titus 3: 3-7 John 3: 5-8

The Holy Spirit I die daily Renewed day by day I Corinthians 15: 31 II Corinthians 4: 16

Blood sanctifies – outwardly The Holy Spirit Blood sanctifies – outwardly How much more, the blood of Christ through the Spirit Hebrews 9: 11-14

The Holy Spirit God eternal Trinity Person, being LIFE teacher counselor comforter intercessor Scripture seal deposit guarantee lives IN us gifts, fruit truth washes, renews, sanctifies