1. The Work of the Holy Spirit
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2. The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
Creation (Gen. 1:2, Psalm 139:13-14)
Inspiring the Scriptures (2 Peter 1:20-21; Ezek. 2:2)
Empowering (Judges 6:34)
Teaching (Nehemiah 9:20)
Possibly Momentary (Judges 16:20, Psalm 51:11)
Prophetic (Isaiah 61:1 [Luke 4], Joel 2:28-32 [Acts 2])

3. The Work of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament
Ministers with Jesus (Matt. 4:1)
Empowering (Acts 1:8 )
Restraining (2 Thess. 2:6-7)
Convicts (John 16:8)
Teaching (John 14:26)
Testifies (Matt. 12:31)
Permanent ministry (John 14:17, Eph. 1:13-14)

4. The Holy Spirit in John 14-16
Clearly a strong Trinitarian Passage!
Chapter 14
14:16 – He helps and counsels & is with/in us forever
14:17- in us, yet not recognized by the world
14:26 – sent in Jesus’ Name (proceeds from Father in name of Son)
Teaches
Reminds
14:27 – brings peace

5. The Holy Spirit in John 14-16, cont.
Clearly a strong Trinitarian Passage!
Chapter 15
15:4 – Abides with us
15:5 – Impotent without the Spirit
15:6 – Cast out without the Spirit
15:7- Grants our desires according to God’s will
15:11 – Gives us joy
15:22 – Convicts us of sin
15:26 – Proceeds from the Father (and Son) and testifies of Him

6. The Holy Spirit in John 14-16, cont.
Clearly a strong Trinitarian Passage!
Chapter 16
16:7 – He helps us
16:8 – Convicts the world of Sin, in righteousness and judgment
16:13 – guides us in all truth
16:14 – glorifies Christ by revealing the Father and Son to us

7. So . . . How much does the Holy Spirit do in our lives?
Why do we so quickly forget about Him . . .

8. The Work of the Holy Spirit
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