1. “The Holy Spirit” John 16:7-15

2. How Do We Learn About the Holy Spirit? Not by personal “feelings” or “thoughts” –Acts 26:9 Not by subjective experiences –Many “testimonies” from religions that do not even believe in one true God or Jesus Only by what is revealed –1 Corinthians 2:11

3. Facts Concerning Holy Spirit A personality – John 15:26; 16:13,14 He is deity – Hebrews 9:14 Can be resisted – Acts 7:51 Can be quenched – 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Can be grieved – Ephesians 4:30

4. Holy Spirit & The Apostles Promised baptism of – Acts 1:4,5; Luke 24:49 –Fulfilled – Acts 2:4 Teach; guide – John 14:26; 16:7-13 Matthew 10:19,20; Luke 12:11,12

5. Purpose To Mankind Reveal mystery of Christ –1 Corinthians 2:7-13 –Ephesians 3:3-6

6. Gifts of the Spirit (Tongue speaking, etc.) Tongues were languages –Acts 2:4-6; 1 Corinthians 14:1-13 Purpose –Confirm the word – Mark 16:20 –Edify church in absence of completed revelation – 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 Received by laying on of apostles hands –Acts 8:14-21 Purpose fulfilled –1 Cor. 13:9,10 cf. James 1:25; 2 Timothy 3:16,17

7. Holy Spirit in Conversions Always through the word –Romans 8:14 –Acts 2:37; 41 cf. 2:4 –Acts 18:8-11 –Acts 16:13-15 –Acts 2:38 cf. Acts 3:19

8. Indwelling of Holy Spirit Romans 8:9-14; 1 Corinthians 6:19 “In” refers to relationship – Philippians 2:1 –Example of Christ in us (Galatians 2:20) and us in Christ (Romans 8:1) –When we follow spirit’s directions then spirit is “in” us and we are “in” spirit Ephesians 5:18,19 cf. Colossians 3:16

9. What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess faith in Christ (Matthew 10:32)Confess faith in Christ (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)