The Fruit of the Spirit

The Fruit of the Spirit The Holy Spirit Deity Personhood Work

Some basic questions about the Holy Spirit: Who or what is the Holy Spirit? What is the biblical evidence for the personhood of the Spirit? How is/was the Holy Spirit involved in creation and revelation? What is the Holy Spirit’s role in conversion and sanctification? Do Christians have spiritual gifts today?

Some basic questions about the Holy Spirit: 6. Could God take his Holy Spirit from us today? (Psalm 51) 7. Does God communicate to us through his Holy Spirit apart from the Bible? 8. How should the indwelling Holy Spirit affect our daily lives? 9. How does the Holy Spirit relate to the Fruit of the Spirit?

Deity of the Holy Spirit Triune God Father God Holy Spirit Son

Deity of the Holy Spirit John 8:16 Acts 10:38 John 14:26

Deity of the Holy Spirit

The Trinity

The Trinity

Symbols of the Holy Spirit Dove Baptism of Jesus. (Matt 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 3:22; John 1:32).

Symbols of the Holy Spirit Dove Baptism of Jesus. (Matt 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 3:22; John 1:32). Fire To communicate the Lord’s presence (Exod. 3:2, Acts 2:1-4) Purification (1 Pet 1:7) Judgment (Lev 10:2; Heb. 12:29) “Do not quench the Spirit” (NASB; I Thess. 5:19).

Symbols of the Holy Spirit Dove Baptism of Jesus. (Matt 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 3:22; John 1:32). Fire To communicate the Lord’s presence (Exod. 3:2, Acts 2:1-4) Purification (1 Pet 1:7) Judgment (Lev 10:2; Heb. 12:29) “Do not quench the Spirit” (NASB; I Thess. 5:19). Wind John 3:8 Acts 2:4

Symbols of the Holy Spirit Dove Baptism of Jesus. (Matt 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 3:22; John 1:32). Fire To communicate the Lord’s presence (Exod. 3:2, Acts 2:1-4) Purification (1 Pet 1:7) Judgment (Lev 10:2; Heb. 12:29) “Do not quench the Spirit” (NASB; I Thess. 5:19). Wind John 3:8 Acts 2:4 Water John 7:37-39

I. Attributes of the Holy Spirit Deity of the Holy Spirit I. Attributes of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is a member of the Trinity. Not “an active force” or “magnetism.” Religions such as Islam and Unitarianism reject the Trinity/Holy Spirit concept because it conflicts with their ideas about Monotheism. The bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is a part of God, not a tool of God. “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” (John 4:24)

I. Attributes of the Holy Spirit Deity of the Holy Spirit I. Attributes of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is a member of the Trinity. 2. Has the attributes of deity (divine nature). a. Eternal (Heb. 9:14). b. Omnipotent (Luke 1:35) c. Omniscient (John 14:26; Heb. 4:13) d. Omnipresent (Ps. 139:7)

I. Attributes of the Holy Spirit Deity of the Holy Spirit I. Attributes of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is a member of the Trinity. 3. Biblical context equates the Holy Spirit, Father, and Son. “Baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Mt. 28:19) “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Cor. 13:14) “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.” (1 Cor. 12:4-6)

I. Attributes of the Holy Spirit Personhood of the Holy Spirit I. Attributes of the Holy Spirit B. The Holy Spirit has the attributes of personhood. 1. He shares this attribute with the Godhead. a. God is a person b. Jesus Christ is a person. c. The Holy Spirit is a person.

B. The Holy Spirit has the attributes of personhood. Personhood of the Holy Spirit B. The Holy Spirit has the attributes of personhood. 2. His personhood is demonstrated in Scripture. a. He has intelligence (1 Cor. 2:10-13). b. He has a will (1 Cor. 12:11; Acts 16:6-12). c. He prays (Rom 8:26). d. He performs miracles (Acts 8:39). e. He teaches (John 14:26). f. He bears witness (John 15:26). g. He convicts (John 16:8). h. He guides and speaks (John 16:13).

The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Work of the Holy Spirit II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament A. Involved in creation 1. Creation of the heavens and the earth (Gen. 1:1-2). 2. Creation of humans (Gen. 1:26; Job 33:4). “Let us (Hebrew Elohim) make man in our image.” Gen 1:26 “The Spirit of God has made me.” Job 33:4 a. Hebrew ruach (spirit) means “a breath” or “wind.” b. Greek pneuma (spirit) also means “breath” or wind.” c. Breath gives life to the body. d. The Holy Spirit is involved in spiritual life.

II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Work of the Holy Spirit II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament B. Involved in revelation 1. Peter and John affirm the role of the Holy Spirit in revealing God’s word (Acts 4:25-26). a. Citation from Psalm 2:1-3. b. David intermediate source of Holy Spirit’s message. 2. Hebrew writer cites Holy Spirit’s role in revelation (3:15). a. Quotation from Psalm 95:7-9. b. The psalmist recorded what the Holy Spirit said.

II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Work of the Holy Spirit II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament C. Filled (Indwelled) individuals 1. In the Old Testament the Holy Spirit filled (indwelled) individuals for various (limited) kinds of service. a. King Saul (1 Samuel 10:9). b. Samson (Judg. 13:25; 14:6) c. Joshua (Num. 27:18) 2. The Holy Spirit also left some individuals. Samson (Judges 16:20) Saul (1 Samuel 16:14).

II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Work of the Holy Spirit II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament D. Involved in Divine Providence 1. The Spirit was instrumental in the rise and fall of various nations. (Isa. 63:10-14; Zech. 4:6) 2. The Spirit called and filled individuals who helped to implement God’s will against Israel’s enemies. Moses (Exodus 3) Samson (Judges 14:19) King Saul (1 Sam. 10:9-10) Gideon (Judges 6:11-21)

II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Work of the Holy Spirit II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament E. Involved in salvation 1. Spirit of Christ (God) was involved. (1 Pet. 1:10-12). 2. Jesus explained messianic prophecies. (Luke 24:25-27) 3. Exemplary Spirit, grace, and faith. (Hebrews 11)

II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Work of the Holy Spirit II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament F. Anticipated the ministry of the Messiah (Note the reference to the Trinity) Prophecy “The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him…” (Isa. 11:2) Fulfillment “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:14-21)

II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament Work of the Holy Spirit II. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament G. Anticipated the Gospel age. Prophecy “I will pour out my spirit on all people…” (Joel 2:28-29) Fulfillment “This is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:” (Acts 2:16-21)

The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Work of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the New Testament

The context of our study: the fruit of the Spirit Work of the Holy Spirit The context of our study: the fruit of the Spirit The Holy Spirit influences the development of spiritual fruit. The nature of spirituality leads to extremism. Religious Mysticism Formalism Occultism

III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Pre-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament A. Makes people aware of sin. “He will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin.” (John 16:8-10)

III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Pre-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament A. Makes people aware of sin. “He will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin.” (John 16:8-10) B. Speaks to sinners through gospel preaching. “…our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.” (1 Thess. 1:5).

III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Pre-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament A. Makes people aware of sin. “He will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin.” (John 16:8-10) B. Speaks to sinners through gospel preaching. “…our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.” (1 Thess. 1:5). C. Forbids or encourages evangelism in certain regions. “…they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to.” (Acts 16:7) “The Macedonian call” (Acts 16:9) “…God…opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.” (Acts 14:27)

III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament D. Regenerates (not by direct operation apart from the Word) “The Word of God is living and active…” (Heb. 4:12) The Gospel is the “sword of the Spirit.” (Eph. 4:16) The Gospel is the “power of God that brings salvation.” (Rom. 1:16) “He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.” (Titus 3:5) “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” Rom. 8:16

III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament E. Presented as a gift “Repent and be baptized…and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38) – see also Luke 11:13

III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament F. Indwells “You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you.” (Romans 8:9)

III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament G. Seals (Empowers) “When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit…” (Eph. 1:14)

The sealing of the Holy Spirit Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit The sealing of the Holy Spirit A special indwelling and relationship “You were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance.” (Ephesians 1:13–14)  

The sealing of the Holy Spirit Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit The sealing of the Holy Spirit A special indwelling and relationship “You were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance.” (Ephesians 1:13–14)   “You are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you.” (Rom. 8:9a)

The sealing of the Holy Spirit Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit The sealing of the Holy Spirit A special indwelling and relationship “You were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance.” (Ephesians 1:13–14)   “You are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you.” (Rom. 8:9a) Conversely, “If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him” (Rom. 8:9b).

The sealing of the Holy Spirit Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit The sealing of the Holy Spirit A special indwelling and relationship “You were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance.” (Ephesians 1:13–14)   “You are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you.” (Rom. 8:9a) Conversely, “If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him” (Rom. 8:9b). The Christian’s body becomes “the temple of the Holy Spirit.” (1 Cor. 6:19)

The sealing of the Holy Spirit Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit The sealing of the Holy Spirit Sealing refers to an official mark of identification placed on an Important document. Such a seal signifies:

The sealing of the Holy Spirit Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit The sealing of the Holy Spirit Sealing refers to an official mark of identification placed on an Important document. Such a seal signifies: Security : The Holy Spirit secures each believer, marking him with His own inviolable seal.

The sealing of the Holy Spirit Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit The sealing of the Holy Spirit Sealing refers to an official mark of identification placed on an Important document. Such a seal signifies: Security : The Holy Spirit secures each believer, marking him with His own inviolable seal. Authenticity : “This person is an authentic citizen of My divine kingdom and member of My divine family.”

The sealing of the Holy Spirit Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit The sealing of the Holy Spirit Sealing refers to an official mark of identification placed on an Important document. Such a seal signifies: Security : The Holy Spirit secures each believer, marking him with His own inviolable seal. Authenticity : “This person is an authentic citizen of My divine kingdom and member of My divine family.” Ownership: The Holy Spirit marks us as God’s divine possessions.

The sealing of the Holy Spirit Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit The sealing of the Holy Spirit Sealing refers to an official mark of identification placed on an Important document. Such a seal signifies: Security : The Holy Spirit secures each believer, marking him with His own inviolable seal. Authenticity : “This person is an authentic citizen of My divine kingdom and member of My divine family.” Ownership: The Holy Spirit marks us as God’s divine possessions. Authority :Christians are authorized to proclaim, teach, minister, and defend God’s Word and His gospel with the Lord’s own authority.

III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament H. Guides “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God.” (Rom 8:14). “…live by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Gal. 5:16)

III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament I. He is the Spirit of: Truth (Jn. 14:17) Holiness (Rom. 1:4) Life (Rom. 8:2) Promise (Eph. 1:13) Grace (Heb. 10:29) Glory (1 Pet. 4:14)

III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit III. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament J. Special benefits and functions He convicts us of sin (John 16:8). He seals us (Eph. 1:13). He teaches us (John 14:26). He guides us into all truth (John 16:13). He reminds us (John 14:26). He comforts us (John 16:7). He equips us with spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 12:4-7). He fills indwells) us (Eph. 5:18). He empowers us (Acts 1:8). He guarantees our inheritance in Jesus Christ (Rom. 8:16-17). He bears fruit through us (Gal. 5:22-23).

Can the Holy Spirit leave us? Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit Can the Holy Spirit leave us? 1. Salvation places us in a familial relationship. We are adopted by God. We receive God’s Holy Spirit. “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” (1 Cor. 3:16) “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.” (Rom. 8: 15)

Can the Holy Spirit leave us? Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit Can the Holy Spirit leave us? 2. As God’s children, we receive His Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38) a. Christians are partakers of the divine nature. (1 Pet. 1:4) b. The Holy Spirit dwells in sinners. “All have sinned.” (Rom. 3:23; 1 Jn. 1:8) “The Spirit helps us in our weakness.” (Rom. 8:26) BUT c. The Holy Spirit is restricted by individual faith and action. “…Be filled with the Spirit.” (Eph. 5:18) “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…” (Col. 3:16)

Can the Holy Spirit leave us? Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit Can the Holy Spirit leave us? 3. As family members, we can offend God (and the Holy Spirit). We can quench the Spirit. (1 Thess. 5:19) We can grieve the Spirit. (Eph. 4:30) We can insult the Spirit. (Heb. 10:29) Compare: Bad neighbor and bad child Battery and radio station

Can the Holy Spirit leave us? Post-Conversion Work of the Holy Spirit Can the Holy Spirit leave us? 4. The consequences of neglecting/offending the Spirit within us: “…but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.” (Mark 3:29) “ It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance.” (Heb. 6:4-6) “If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left…” (Hebrews 10: 26) -- Spiritual blindness -- Strong delusion -- Seared conscience -- Slave of sin

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Next Week: The Fruit of the Spirit Some questions to ponder: What is the difference between the soul of man and spirit of man? How is the spirit of man related to the Holy Spirit? (Rom. 8:16) How is having a spirit different from being a spirit? What causes some people to engage in the works of the flesh while others cultivate the fruit of the Spirit?