LESSON 7 THE PERSON AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

WHY I CANNOT, BY MY OWN THINKING OR CHOOSING, TRUST IN JESUS AS MY SAVIOR

Ephesians 2:1 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,

Why I Cannot By My Own Thinking or Choosing Trust in Jesus as My Savior 1. By nature I’m dead in sin.

1 Corinthians 2:14 14 The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Why I Cannot By My Own Thinking or Choosing Trust in Jesus as My Savior 1. By nature I’m dead in sin. 2. By nature I call God’s message foolishness. I am spiritually blind.

Romans 8:7 7 the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so.

Why I Cannot By My Own Thinking or Choosing Trust in Jesus as My Savior 1. By nature I’m dead in sin. 2. By nature I call God’s message foolishness. I am spiritually blind. 3. By nature I’m God’s enemy.

1 Corinthians 12:3 3 Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit.

GIVES ME FAITH IN JESUS AS MY SAVIOR AND LORD The Holy Spirit

Acts 5:3-4 3 Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn't it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn't the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied to men but to God."

The Holy Spirit Gives Me Faith in Jesus as My Savior and Lord 1. The Holy Spirit is true God along with the Father and Son.

Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

Romans 10:17 17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

Acts 2:38 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit Gives Me Faith in Jesus as My Savior and Lord 1. The Holy Spirit is true God along with the Father and Son. 2. The Holy Spirit works faith in me through God’s Word and Sacraments (a sacrament is a sacred act commanded by God that gives forgiveness through faith.)

The Holy Spirit Gives Me Faith in Jesus as My Savior and Lord 3. The Holy Spirit’s work of bringing me to faith in Jesus is called:

1 Peter 2:25 25 For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

The Holy Spirit Gives Me Faith in Jesus as My Savior and Lord 3. The Holy Spirit’s work of bringing me to faith in Jesus is called: a. Conversion (being turned around from unbelief to faith)

John 3:3 3 In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. "

The Holy Spirit Gives Me Faith in Jesus as My Savior and Lord 3. The Holy Spirit’s work of bringing me to faith in Jesus is called: a. Conversion (being turned around from unbelief to faith) b. Regeneration (being born again)

Luke 14: Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, 'Come, for everything is now ready.' 18 "But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, 'I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.' 19 "Another said, 'I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I'm on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.' 20 "Still another said, 'I just got married, so I can't come.' 21 "The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.' 22 " 'Sir,' the servant said, 'what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.' 23 "Then the master told his servant, 'Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full. 24 I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.' "

2 Peter 3:9 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Acts 7:51 51 "You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit!

The Holy Spirit Gives Me Faith in Jesus as My Savior and Lord 3. The Holy Spirit’s work of bringing me to faith in Jesus is called: a. Conversion (being turned around from unbelief to faith) b. Regeneration (being born again) 4. God wants everyone to be saved. Those who reject the Holy Spirit’s call are lost by their own fault.

THE HOLY SPIRIT ALSO EQUIPS ME TO SERVE JESUS AFTER I BECOME A BELIEVER IN JESUS

2 Peter 3:18 18 But GROW in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

The Holy Spirit Also Equips Me to Serve Jesus After I Become a Believer in Jesus 1. He helps me to grow in knowledge and understanding of the Bible (“enlightens” me)

John 15:5 5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

Galatians 5: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Ephesians 2:10 10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

The Holy Spirit Also Equips Me to Serve Jesus After I Become a Believer in Jesus 1.He helps me to grow in knowledge and understanding of the Bible (“enlightens” me) 2. He produces good works of gratitude in my life (“sanctifies” me)

Philippians 2:13 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.

1 Peter 1:5 5 who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

The Holy Spirit Also Equips Me to Serve Jesus After I Become a Believer in Jesus 1. He helps me to grow in knowledge and understanding of the Bible (“enlightens” me) 2. He produces good works of gratitude in my life (“sanctifies” me) 3. He keeps me in the true faith by His Word and Sacraments

IN SHORT, THE HOLY SPIRIT SANCTIFIES ME

In Short, The Holy Spirit Sanctifies Me He “sets me apart” …..

1 Corinthians 6:11 11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

In Short, The Holy Spirit Sanctifies Me He “sets me apart” ….. FROM the unbelieving world into fellowship with Jesus

1 Thessalonians 4:3 It is God’s will that you be holy…..

In Short, The Holy Spirit Sanctifies Me He “sets me apart” ….. FROM the unbelieving world into fellowship with Jesus TO a new life of serving God in all that I do

In Short, The Holy Spirit Sanctifies Me He “sets me apart” ….. FROM the unbelieving world into fellowship with Jesus FOR a new life of serving God in all that I do I NEED TO DEPEND ON THE HOLY SPIRIT ALL MY LIFE; THEREFORE I NEED TO USE REGULARLY GOD’S WORD AND SACRAMENTS THROUGH WHICH THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES TO ME.

Forgiveness New Life Salvation Forgiveness New Life Salvation God’s Word (Bible) “The Means of Grace” (Baptism) Sacraments (Lord’s Supper) Gospel God’s Reservoir In Short, The Holy Spirit Sanctifies Me

ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK 1.Study carefully the notes you have taken in class; be sure you understand them. 2.Study carefully questions Q # in the Catechism. Be able to answer these questions in your own words. 3.Complete the “Working with God’s Word” section. Have parents check over your work. 4.Memorize these Bible verses: VIP 1 Corinthians 12:3 – “No one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3 – “It is God’s will that you should be holy.”

ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK 5.Memorize the 3 rd Article of the Apostles’ Creed and all of What Does This Mean? Up to “the one true faith.” 6.Review all of the books of the Old Testament: Genesis – Song of Songs GenesisJoshua1&2 SamuelJob ExodusJudges1&2 KingsPsalms LeviticusRuth1&2 ChroniclesProverbs NumbersEzraEcclesiastes DeuteronomyNehemiahSong of Songs Esther

ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK 6. Review all of the books of the Old Testament: Isaiah - Malachi IsaiahHoseaJonahZephaniah Jeremiah JoelMicahHaggai Lamentations AmosNahumZechariah Ezekiel ObadiahHabakkukMalachi Daniel 7. Complete Worksheet #7 at home. Have your parents correct it with the Answer Key. We will review on December 12 th.

KEY TRUTHS Lesson Seven: I cannot choose to be a Christian because by nature I am ______, __________ to things that come from God and an _________ of God. The _____ ___________ gives me faith in Jesus. He sets me apart, or ________________ me, from the unbelieving world into the __________ of God for a new life of ________ in all that I do. He does all this through God’s _________ and ______________.