1. The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
What does the Holy Spirit do in our conversion?
How does the Holy Spirit operate upon man in conversion?
Why did some receive the Holy Spirit before conversion & others did not?

2. The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
Different Measures of the Spirit
Holy Spirit Baptism
Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts
Holy Spirit Works in Conversion
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

3. The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
Different Measures of the Spirit
Holy Spirit Baptism
Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts
Holy Spirit Works in Conversion
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

4. Different Measures of the Spirit
John 3:34 – “not by measure unto him”

5. John 3:34
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.
Spirit was not given by measure unto Christ
Means: was given by measure unto others
Thus, are different measures of the Spirit

6. John 3:34
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.
Argument: “Passage is saying the Spirit is not given by measure”
Answer: “unto him” is implied by context:
- v. 31 – “he”
- v. 32 – “he”
- v. 33 – “he”
- v. 34 – “unto him” fits the context

7. Different Measures of the Spirit
John 3:34 – “not by measure unto him”
Acts 11:17 – “Like gift” – also “unlike”

8. Acts 11:17
Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?
What Cornelius received was a “like gift” to the apostles
Means: Possible to have a gift “not like” the apostles
If all gifts the same, why call it the “like gift”?

9. Different Measures of the Spirit
John 3:34 – “not by measure unto him”
Acts 11:17 – “Like gift” – also “unlike”
If not, all have the same gift as apostles

10. Have / Receive The Holy Spirit
All
Have / Receive The Holy Spirit
Apostles
Those with
Sp. Gifts
All
Christians
Yet, all do not have the
same measure of the Spirit

11. Have / Receive Gift of Rain
All
Have / Receive Gift of Rain
Downpour
Shower
Sprinkle
Yet, all do not have the
same measure of rain

12. Different Measures of the Spirit
Point:
Are different measures of the Spirit
Not everyone who received the Spirit received the same measure

13. The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
Different Measures of the Spirit
Holy Spirit Baptism
Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts
Holy Spirit Works in Conversion
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

14. Holy Spirit Baptism
Two Cases in the New Testament

15. Case # 1 The Apostles Promised to the Apostles (Acts 1:4-5)
Apostles received it on Pentecost (Acts 1:26 – 2:4)

16. 26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

17. Case # 1 The Apostles Promised to the Apostles (Acts 1:4-5)
Apostles received it on Pentecost (Acts 1:26 – 2:4)
Purpose:
Reveal truth (John 16:13)
Show things to come (John 16:13)
Teach all things (John 14:26)
Bring all things to their remembrance (John 14:26)

18. Case # 2 Cornelius Did Cornelius Receive Holy Spirit Baptism?
Acts 10:45 – “also”
Acts 10:47 – “as well as we”
Acts 11:15ff
v “as on us at the beginning”
v Reminded of Acts 1 & 2
v. 17 – “like gift”
Acts 15:8 – “even as he did unto us”

19. Case # 2 Cornelius Did Cornelius Receive Holy Spirit Baptism?
What Was the Purpose?
To prove that the Gentiles
are now gospel subjects
Acts 11:18

20. Holy Spirit Baptism Two Cases in the New Testament
What Those with Holy Spirit Baptism Could Do

21. Those Baptized With Holy Spirit Could:
Speak with other tongues (Acts 2:4-11; 1-:46)
Heal the lame (Acts 3:6-11; 4:14,16,22)
Strike one dead (Acts 5:7-10)
Raise the dead (Acts 9:36-41; 20:9-12)
Strike one blind (Acts 13:7-11)
Speak without taking thought (Mt. 10:19)
Impart miraculous gifts (Acts 8:17-18)

22. Holy Spirit Baptism Two Cases in the New Testament
What Those with Holy Spirit Baptism Could Do
Today – There is One Baptism

23. One Lord, one faith, one baptism.
Eph. 4:5
One Lord, one faith, one baptism.
Holy Spirit Baptism
Spirit
(Acts 1:5)
Christ
(John 1:33)
Promise
(Acts 1:4-5)
Reveal Truth
(John 16:13)
Water Baptism
Water
(Acts 8:38)
Men
(Matt. 28:19)
Command
(Mark 16:16)
To Save
Element
Administer
Nature
Purpopse

24. Holy Spirit Baptism Point: No one today receives Holy Spirit Baptism
Cornelius receive it to prove Gentiles could be saved

25. The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
Different Measures of the Spirit
Holy Spirit Baptism
Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts
Holy Spirit Works in Conversion
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

26. Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts
Those on whom apostles laid hands could work miracles
Acts 8:17-18
Acts 19:1-7
Rom. 1:11
2 Tim. 1:6

27. Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts
Those on whom apostles laid hands could work miracles
No indication that power could be transferred

28. An Apostle A Christian A Christian
Power of
Spirit
Power of
Spirit An
Apostle A
Christian
Lay Hands On
Acts 8
Philip had power to
work miracles (v. 6)
Yet – Call for Apostles
to lay on hands to
impart the Holy Spirit
(vv )
Lay Hands On
Cannot A
Christian

29. Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts
Point:
No one today receives spiritual gifts
No apostle around to impart the spiritual gifts
Miraculous spiritual gifts have ceased (1 Cor. 13:8-10)

30. The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
Different Measures of the Spirit
Holy Spirit Baptism
Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts
Holy Spirit Works in Conversion
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

31. Holy Spirit Works in Conversion
Holy Spirit Has a Role in Conversion

32. All Three Persons in the Godhead
Work in our Salvation
Father - Planned
(Eph. 1:1-4)
Son - Executed
(John 3:16)
Holy Spirit - Revealed
(Eph. 3:3-5)

33. John 16:7-11
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.
8 And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me;
10 of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more;
11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.

34. Holy Spirit Convicts The World
(John 16:8-11)
Convict = convince
with evidence
Of:
Sin
Righteousness
Judgment

35. The Holy Spirit’s Role in Conversion
Born of Spirit (John 3:5)
Quickened by Spirit (John 6:63)
Spirit convicts world of sin (John 16:8)
Made free from sin by Spirit (Rom. 8:2)
Washed by the Spirit (1 Cor. 6:11)
Sanctified by the Spirit (1 Cor. 6:11)
Justified by the Spirit (1 Cor. 6:11)
Called by the Spirit (Rev. 22:17)

36. Holy Spirit Works in Conversion
Holy Spirit Has a Role in Conversion
How Does the Spirit Operate?

37. The Question:
The Holy
Spirit
Directly?
Though
Word?

38. Unconditional Election Total Depravity Limited Atonement Perseverance
Calvinism Teaches - Direct Operation Upon The Sinner
Unconditional
Election
Total
Depravity
Limited
Atonement
Perseverance
of the Saints
Direct Operation
of Holy Spirit
Irresistible
Grace

39. Calvinism Teaches - Direct Operation Upon The Sinner
The Holy Spirit Operates Through Word

40. Law of the Spirit of Life
The Spirit Revealed
(Eph.3:3-5)
Sword of the Spirit
(Eph.6:17)
Law of the Spirit of Life
(Rom. 8:2)

41. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
Eph. 6:17
Instrument
Holy
Spirit
Instrument

42. Calvinism Teaches - Direct Operation Upon The Sinner
The Holy Spirit Operates Through Word
Convicted & Converted By The Word

43. Rom. 1:16 Jas. 1:18-21 2 Thess. 2:14 1 Pet. 1:18-25 2 Cor. 5:17-20
The Spirit Revealed
(Eph.3:3-5)
Sword of the Spirit
(Eph.6:17)
Rom. 1:16
Jas. 1:18-21
2 Thess. 2:14
1 Pet. 1:18-25
2 Cor. 5:17-20
John 17:20
Acts 18:8
Acts. 2:37

44. Calvinism Teaches - Direct Operation Upon The Sinner
The Holy Spirit Operates Through Word
Convicted & Converted By The Word
What The Spirit Does - The Word Does

45. Holy Spirit The Word Jno. 3:5,6,8 Jno. 6:63 Titus 3:5 1 Cor. 6:11
Rom. 8:9
Born of
Quickened
Saved
Washed
Sanctified
Led By
1 Pet. 1:23-25
Ps. 119:50,93
Jas. 1:21
Eph. 5:26
Jno. 17:17
Psa. 119:105

46. Holy Spirit The Word Walk In Comforted Instructs Power Cleanses
Convicts
Gal. 5:16-18
Acts 9:30
Neh. 9:20
Rom. 15:13
1 Cor. 6:11
Jno. 16:8
Psa. 119:10
1 Thess 4:18
2 Tim. 3:17
Heb. 1:3
Jno. 15:2
Tit. 1:9

47. Holy Spirit Works in Conversion
Holy Spirit Has a Role in Conversion
How Does the Spirit Operate?
Spirit Gives Evidence of Pardon

48. The Spirit Gives Evidence
Rom. 8:16
“Repent and
be Baptized”
“I’ve
done that”
Tells What
One Must Do
Knows What
He Has Done
Agree
Then we can know we are children of God!

49. The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
Different Measures of the Spirit
Holy Spirit Baptism
Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts
Holy Spirit Works in Conversion
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

50. Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit dwells in the Christian today
Romans 8:9-11
How (Directly or Through the word) is another study

51. Eph. 5:18-19
18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,
19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,
Parallel
Col. 3:16
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

52. Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit dwells in the Christian today
Different from the other measures
1. Not like the Baptismal measure – for one baptism
2. Not like the miraculous measure – for no apostle

53. The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit’s Role in Conversion – When & How The Spirit Operates
Different Measures of the Spirit
Holy Spirit Baptism
Miraculous / Spiritual Gifts
Holy Spirit Works in Conversion
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit