The Resurrection The Resurrection Holy Ghost – The New Birth Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:3 The Keys Opening the truths in God's word 4/25/11

Being born again is referring to receiving the Holy Ghost (or Holy Spirit) It is God’s presence dwelling within us (His temple) and working through us Definition…

What is the Holy Ghost? And I will put my spirit within you... Ezekiel 36:27 God’s Spirit Within Us

What is the Holy Ghost? Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. John 14:17 God’s Spirit Within Us

What is the Holy Ghost? Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. I John 4:13 God’s Spirit Within Us

What is the Holy Ghost? What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God... I Corinthians 6:19 (Also see: I Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:16) God’s Spirit Within Us

Why seek the Holy Ghost? Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:3 It is Necessary for Salvation

Why seek the Holy Ghost? But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. Romans 8:9 It is Necessary for Salvation

Why seek the Holy Ghost? …being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:16 It is Necessary for Salvation

Why seek the Holy Ghost? For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Galatians 6:8 It is Necessary for Salvation

Why seek the Holy Ghost? But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost... John 14:26 God is our Comforter

Why seek the Holy Ghost? Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. John 16:7 God is our Comforter

Why seek the Holy Ghost? And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; John 14:16 God is our Comforter

Why seek the Holy Ghost? But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 14:26 God is our Comforter

Why seek the Holy Ghost? But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 14:26 God is our Comforter

Why seek the Holy Ghost? But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8 Gives us Power and Strength

Why seek the Holy Ghost? Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us… Romans 8:26 Gives us Power and Strength

Why seek the Holy Ghost? That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; Ephesians 3:16 Gives us Power and Strength

Why seek the Holy Ghost? And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Romans 5:5 Gives us the Love of God

Why seek the Holy Ghost? But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things… John 14:26 Teaches Us

Why seek the Holy Ghost? Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth… John 16:13 Teaches Us

Why seek the Holy Ghost? …the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received…the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; …But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. I Corinthians 2:10-14 Teaches Us

How do I Receive the Holy Ghost? For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 You Must Have Faith

How do I Receive the Holy Ghost? But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6 You Must Have Faith

How do I Receive the Holy Ghost? You Must Have Faith True Repentance

How do I Receive the Holy Ghost? You Must Have Faith True Repentance Biblical Baptism

How do I Receive the Holy Ghost? !ASK !

How do I Receive the Holy Ghost? Pray in an audible voice. Ask for the gift of the Holy Ghost. Lift your hands and praise the Lord. Raise your face toward heaven and call the name of Jesus. Let God use your tongue to speak in another language. Accept the experience you have received. ‘Receive Ye the Holy Ghost’ by John Willhoite

How do I know I have the Holy Ghost? He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. Acts 19:2 Outward Evidence

How do I know I have the Holy Ghost? Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. Acts 8:17-19 Outward Evidence

How do I know I have the Holy Ghost? And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:4 You will speak with tongues

How do I know I have the Holy Ghost? While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word...For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Acts 10:44-46 You will speak with tongues

How do I know I have the Holy Ghost? And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. Acts 19:6 You will speak with tongues

How do I know I have the Holy Ghost? The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. John 3:8 You will speak with tongues