2. Adult Instruction Class By Pastor Don Patterson Holy Word Lutheran Church Based on the PowerPoint presentations prepared by Vicar Rob Guenther

3. Lesson 5: The Holy Spirit Creates and Strengthens Faith.

4. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work Who is the Holy Spirit? John 15:26-27 Jesus promised that after his ascension he would send the Holy Spirit to testify about him. The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity (see previous lesson).

5. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work What is the Work of the Holy Spirit? Acts 1:4-9 Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would give them power to be effective witnesses for Christ. God was ready for the world to believe in the Savior, and the Holy Spirit would lead the church through his Apostles.

6. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work What is the Work of the Holy Spirit? beginning of time world history Abraham God narrows history in Scripture down at Gen. 12 to Abraham and his family During this time frame, the Scriptures talk about people groups other than the Jews only when they cross the path of the Jews. Not because God wasn’t working with them, or didn’t love them, but because God’s purpose in Scripture is to show his plan of Salvation. Scripture is His-story. Jesus New Testament era, up to the second coming of Christ after Christ, God again expands the historical focus to include all people

7. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work What is the Work of the Holy Spirit? Acts 2:1-41 When the Holy Spirit did come ten days after Christ’s ascension (on the day of the Jewish feast of Pentecost) the disciples were given: Clarity of mind to present God’s plan of salvation to all the people in Jerusalem. Boldness to speak about Jesus openly. A supernatural ability to speak in the languages of the listeners so that they could hear about Jesus.

8. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work What is the Work of the Holy Spirit? From the day of Pentecost forward, people were and are saved by the Holy Spirit as he reaches them with the message of Salvation. The Holy Spirit uses the Word of God to save us.

9. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS TO GET THE MESSAGE OUT ABOUT THE COMPLETED WORK OF CHRIST

10. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work (1 Peter 1:12) Ephesians 2:1-3 By nature we are all spiritually dead and objects of God’s righteous wrath. What is the Work of the Holy Spirit?

11. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work 1 Corinthians 12:3 Without the Holy Spirit we cannot come to faith in Christ. ? What is the Work of the Holy Spirit?

12. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work Romans 10:14-17 The Holy Spirit brings people to faith through the reading, teaching and preaching of His Word. (2 Timothy 3:14-16) What is the Work of the Holy Spirit?

13. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS TO BRING US TO FAITH THROUGH THE READING, TEACHING AND PREACHING OF HIS WORD.

14. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work The Work of the Holy Spirit is to bring us to faith through the reading, teaching and preaching of His Word. Note: Even though the Holy Spirit gets the credit, he employs redeemed children of God to carry his message. Consider it a great privilege to be included!

15. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work Ephesians 2:8-10 After bringing us to faith, the Holy Spirit leads us into a life of good works and selflessness. What is the Work of the Holy Spirit?

16. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS US INTO A LIFE OF GOOD WORKS

17. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work 1 Peter 1:23-2:3 Through the Word of God the Holy Spirit makes us grow in our faith until we get to heaven. What is the Work of the Holy Spirit?

18. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work THE HOLY SPIRIT KEEPS US GROWING IN THE FAITH UNTIL WE GET TO HEAVEN

19. Is This From the Holy Spirit? John 15:26, The Holy Spirit would testify about Christ. John 15:26, The Holy Spirit would testify about Christ. John 16:13, He will always keep the focus on Christ and on not himself. John 16:13, He will always keep the focus on Christ and on not himself. 1 John 4:1-3, Every action of the Holy Spirit acknowledges the person and work of Christ. 1 John 4:1-3, Every action of the Holy Spirit acknowledges the person and work of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12-14, The gifts of the Spirit will always seek to edify others. 1 Corinthians 12-14, The gifts of the Spirit will always seek to edify others.

20. Lesson Six: The Holy Spirit and His Work Homework:Homework: Someone says to you, “We cannot be saved by simply believing in Christ. But we must also add to our faith a good attempt at living right. Otherwise, people would believe in Christ and then go out and live the way they pleased and sinfulness would grow!” Read Titus 2:11-14 and formulate an answer for your friend. Be ready to discuss your answer in class!