Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18 The Person of the Holy Spirit The Role of the Holy Spirit

Acts 19:2 (NASB) 2 He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said to him, “No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.”

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Is the Holy Spirit a real person or a power?  If the Holy Spirit is a power, our thought will be “How can I get more of the Holy Spirit?”  Acts 8:9-24 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

Acts 8:9-24 (NASB) 9 Now there was a man named Simon, who formerly was practicing magic in the city and astonishing the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great; 10 and they all, from smallest to greatest, were giving attention to him, saying, “This man is what is called the Great Power of God.” 11 And they were giving him attention because he had for a long time astonished them with his magic arts. 12 But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike.

13 Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. 14 Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 16 For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit.

18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give this authority to me as well, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” 20 But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! 21 You have no part or portion in this matter, for your heart is not right before God.

22 Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart may be forgiven you. 23 For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity.” 24 But Simon answered and said, “Pray to the Lord for me yourselves, so that nothing of what you have said may come upon me.”

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Is the Holy Spirit a real person or a power?  If the Holy Spirit is a power, our thought will be “How can I get more of the Holy Spirit?”  Acts 8:9-24  If the Holy Spirit is a person, our thought will be “How can the Holy Spirit have more of me?”  Acts 13:2 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

Acts 13:2 (NASB) 2 While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Evidence of the personality of the Holy Spirit from scripture 1. Personal action ascribed to the Holy Spirit – John 14:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:11 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

1 Corinthians 12:11 (NASB) 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Evidence of the personality of the Holy Spirit from scripture 1. Personal action ascribed to the Holy Spirit – John 14:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:11 2. His distinction from the Father and Son and His mission from both – John 15:26 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

John 15:26 (NASB) 26 “When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, that is the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify about Me,”

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Evidence of the personality of the Holy Spirit from scripture 1. Personal action ascribed to the Holy Spirit – John 14:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:11 2. His distinction from the Father and Son and His mission from both – John 15:26 3. The coordinate rank and power that belong to the Holy Spirit equally with the Father and Son – Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

Matthew 28:19 (NASB) 19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,” 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NASB) 14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Evidence of the personality of the Holy Spirit from scripture – contd. 4. The appearance of the Holy Spirit as a visible form at the baptism of Jesus and the day of Pentecost – Luke 3:22; Acts 2:3 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

Luke 3:22 (NASB) 22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.” Acts 2:3 (NASB) 3 And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them.

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Evidence of the personality of the Holy Spirit from scripture – contd. 4. The appearance of the Holy Spirit as a visible form at the baptism of Jesus and the day of Pentecost – Luke 3:22; Acts 2:3 5. Sinning against the Holy Spirit implies offense against a personality – Matthew 12:31-32 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

Matthew 12:31-32 (NASB) 31 “Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32 “Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.”

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Evidence of the personality of the Holy Spirit from scripture – contd. 4. The appearance of the Holy Spirit as a visible form at the baptism of Jesus and the day of Pentecost – Luke 3:22; Acts 2:3 5. Sinning against the Holy Spirit implies offense against a personality – Matthew 12: The way the Holy Spirit is distinguished from His gifts proves He is a person and not a force – 1 Corinthians 12:11 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

1 Corinthians 12:11 (NASB) 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.

The Person of the Holy Spirit  If the Holy Spirit is a person, then what kind of a person is He?  “another counselor/comforter”  If Jesus is the first, then the Holy Spirit is the second.  allos – another just like the first  heteros – another but totally different  Therefore, the Holy Spirit is just like Jesus  But how? Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Therefore, the Holy Spirit is God, just like Jesus! Scripture bears this out. 1. Divine attributes are ascribed to the Spirit Holy suggests this Holy suggests this Omniscience – 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 Omniscience – 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

1 Corinthians 2:10-11 (NASB) 10 For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God.

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Therefore, the Holy Spirit is God, just like Jesus! Scripture bears this out. 1. Divine attributes are ascribed to the Spirit Holy suggests this Holy suggests this Omniscience – 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 Omniscience – 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 Omnipotent – Luke 1:35 Omnipotent – Luke 1:35 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

Luke 1:35 (NASB) 35 The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.”

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Therefore, the Holy Spirit is God, just like Jesus! Scripture bears this out. 1. Divine attributes are ascribed to the Spirit Holy suggests this Holy suggests this Omniscience – 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 Omniscience – 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 Omnipotent – Luke 1:35 Omnipotent – Luke 1:35 Omnipresent – Psalm 139:7-10 Omnipresent – Psalm 139:7-10 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

Psalm 139:7-10 (NASB) 7 Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? 8 If I ascend to heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, You are there. 9 If I take the wings of the dawn, If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea, 10 Even there Your hand will lead me, And Your right hand will lay hold of me.

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Therefore, the Holy Spirit is God, just like Jesus! Scripture bears this out. – contd. 2. Works that are exclusively the works of God are attributed to the Holy Spirit Creation – Job 26:13; 33:4 Creation – Job 26:13; 33:4 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

Job 26:13 (NASB) 13 “By His breath the heavens are cleared; His hand has pierced the fleeing serpent” Job 33:4 (NASB) 4 “The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Therefore, the Holy Spirit is God, just like Jesus! Scripture bears this out. – contd. 2. Works that are exclusively the works of God are attributed to the Holy Spirit Creation – Job 26:13; 33:4 Creation – Job 26:13; 33:4 Imparting life – John 3:6; Romans 8:11 Imparting life – John 3:6; Romans 8:11 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

John 3:6 (NASB) 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Romans 8:11 (NASB) 11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Therefore, the Holy Spirit is God, just like Jesus! Scripture bears this out. – contd. 2. Works that are exclusively the works of God are attributed to the Holy Spirit Creation – Job 26:13; 33:4 Creation – Job 26:13; 33:4 Imparting life – John 3:6; Romans 8:11 Imparting life – John 3:6; Romans 8:11 Giving forth the Word of God – 2 Peter 1:21 Giving forth the Word of God – 2 Peter 1:21 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

2 Peter 1:21 (NASB) 21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

The Person of the Holy Spirit  Therefore, the Holy Spirit is God, just like Jesus! Scripture bears this out. – contd. 3. The Holy Spirit is ranked coordinate with God the Father and God the Son as in the benedictions of the Scriptures. 4. The name of God is indirectly given to Him – Acts 5:3-4 Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

Acts 5:3-4 (NASB) 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land? 4 “While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”

The Role of the Holy Spirit  Each person of the Godhead has a primary activity for which they are responsible.  The Father – Creation – Glorification  The Son – Redemption – Justification  The Holy Spirit – Glorifying the Son (John 16:13-14) Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

John 16:13-14 (NASB) 13 But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose it to you.

The Role of the Holy Spirit  Each person of the Godhead has a primary activity for which they are responsible.  The Father – Creation – Glorification  The Son – Redemption – Justification  The Holy Spirit – Glorifying the Son (John 16:13-14) – Sanctification Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

The Role of the Holy Spirit  So, how does the Holy Spirit specifically glorify Jesus Christ? 1. The Holy Spirit has glorified Jesus by teaching about Jesus in the Scriptures – 2 Peter 1:21. Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

John 16:13-14 (NASB) 13 But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose it to you.

2 Peter 1:21 (NASB) 21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

The Role of the Holy Spirit  So, how does the Holy Spirit specifically glorify Jesus Christ? 1. The Holy Spirit has glorified Jesus by teaching about Jesus in the Scriptures – 2 Peter 1: The Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus by drawing men and women to Jesus. 3. The Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus by reproducing Jesus in believers. 4. The Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus by directing and sustaining Jesus’ followers in service to our Lord. Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18

Application Are you being drawn by the Holy Spirit unto salvation? Submit to Him! Are you being taught by the Holy Spirit? Submit to Him and do your part! Is the Holy Spirit reproducing Christ in you? This only happens when you submit to Him! Another Comforter - Part 1 John 14:16-18