1. The Holy Spirit

2. Power and Presence Romans 8:12-17 (p.862)
The Holy Spirit is meant to transform us.

3. The Holy Spirit is God’s Presence
The Holy Spirit is God. (Matt 28:18-20)
The Holy Spirit is the Giver of Life. (John 3:5-8)
He reveals God to us. (John 14:26)
He is our Counselor and Helper. (Rom 8:16)
Do you want God’s presence in everything?
Is your life distracted?

4. Presence and Power Acts 1:8 (p.831) Acts 2:1-5, 36-38
Do we live with the Spirit’s power, or our own?
Holy Spirit Appearing as a Dove, by Kip Decker, 2009

5. The Holy Spirit Gives God’s Power
Power to be closer to God.
Repentance and righteousness. (John 16:7-11)
Sanctification and fruit. (Gal 5:22-23)
Free from sin and fear. (Eze 36:25-27)
Power to witness for Christ. (Acts 1:8)
Powerful gifts to build and unify the Body. (Eph 4:7-16)

7. The Holy Spirit