Theology II

The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit - Pneumatology

Review P. Zach’s notes from Fire Retreat

The Holy Spirit in Biblical Narrative

The Holy Spirit in the OT

Gen. 1 hovering over the waters before creation

God anoints prophets, priests, and kings with his power and intimate presence

Gen. 41:38

Ex. 31:1-6 Bezalel and Oholiab

Num. 11:25-

Num. 27:18-

Judges 6:34-

Judges 14:6-

1 Sam. 16:13-

Dan. 4:8-

Isaiah 61 Spirit of God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me

Joel 2 I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh

Gospels

Jesus’ baptism

Acts

Pentecost

Jesus promised the Helper

Jesus commanded them to wait for the Holy Spirit to come

New Mt. Sinai

Tower of Babel reversal

The church began when the Holy Spirit was given

The rest of Acts

NT letters

Revelation/Eschatology?

Person of the Holy Spirit

God

Not an invisible force, but a person

Omnipresent

Sent by Jesus after His ascension

Pentecost (Acts 2)

Can be grieved

The Work of the Holy Spirit - 11 Things (Session 2 of SOTS)

He convicts me of sin and He draws me to Jesus-John 16:8-11

He regenerates us-TItus 3:5-6, John 3:5-8

He brings us into freedom-Luke 4:18, 2 Cor. 3:17

He sanctifies us-2 Thes. 2:13

He seals us-Eph. 1:13-authenticate=seal

He gives us intimate access to the Father-Eph.2:18, 1 John 3:24, Gal. 4:6

He reveals who Jesus is and what His will is-John 16:18, 1 Cor. 2:12, Eph.

He leads us (like He led Jesus)-Luke 4:1, Rom. 8:14

Led by ourselves, Spirit of the Age, or the HS

He intercedes for us-Rom. 8:14

He empowers us-Acts 1:8, Eph. 3:6

He imparts through us-1 Cor. 12:4-7, 11

Fruit of the Spirit - Gal. 5:22-23

Words for Holy Spirit

Greek: Pneuma Hagion, paracletos

Hebrew: Qodes Ruakh

Baptism in the HS (the promise of the Father) - SOTS Session 3

Baptism in the Holy Spirit is NOT

Regeneration

Sanctification

A reward

The ultimate Christian experience

At salvation or a second experience?

Many denominations believe that “Baptism in the Holy Spirit” is something that happens at salvation, almost as another term for regeneration

Pentecostal/Charismatic churches believe that the “Baptism of the Holy Spirit” is a second experience.

Apostles were converted under the ministry of Jesus (Jn. 1:35-50; Lk. 10:20; Jn. 13:10-11; Jn. 15:2), yet they were commanded to wait and were filled with the Spirit at least two years later at Pentecost (Lk. 24:49; Acts 1:13-14, 2:1-4)

The Samaritans were saved under the ministry of Philip (Acts 8:4-8, 12), but were baptized with the Holy Spirit under the ministry of Peter and John later (Acts 8:14-17)

Paul was converted on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:3-9), but he was baptized with the Holy Spirit under the ministry of Ananias three days later (Acts 9:17-19)

The twelve men at Ephesus were believers-”Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” (Acts 19:2) and had been baptized in water, but they received the baptism of the Holy Spirit afterwards.

There doesn’t need to be a delay between regeneration and baptism in the HS, but it is an additional experience.

OT: Ez. 36:27, Joel 2:28-30

HS upon individuals temporarily during Old Cov.

Prophets predicted HS dwelling within God’s people

NT: All 4 Gospels: Mt. 3:11, Mk. 1:7-8, Lk. 3:16, Jn. 1:33

Baptizo: to immerse or submerge

Every true Christian has the Holy Spirit dwelling within them

Evidence of spiritual gifts like tongues, prophecy

Tongues is primary evidence cited in Scripture, but not exclusive

Purpose of Baptism in the HS

Power for service

Power for spiritual warfare

Power for ability

Requirements for baptism in the HS

Repentance

Salvation

Water baptism (2 exceptions)

A deep conviction of need

A measure of consecration

Evidence of the baptism of the HS

Tongues is the biblical norm, but not exclusive

Prophecy

Long-term evidence

Offenses against the Holy Spirit

Tongues (2 Kinds)

Spiritual gift of speaking languages that one does not know

Scriptures

Praying in the Spirit (heavenly language)

Scriptures

Order in the church

1 Cor. 14

All should speak in tongues

tongues+interpretation=prophecy

Spiritual gifts

Cessationism vs. Continuationism

Scriptures

1 Cor. 12-11 gifts

Romans 12-6 gifts

Eph. 4-4 gifts

Vocabulary of spiritual gifts

Purpose of spiritual gifts

Miracles

Sanctification

Q&A

The Doctrine of Divine Healing

What is the purpose of healing?

Jesus healed everyone who came to Him

Is healing always God’s will?

Healing and the Kingdom of God

Praying for healing

Why do some people not get healed?

Q&A

The Doctrine of the Church

What is the church?

Ekklesia (summoned ones)

Ek

Kaleo

Legislative body

“The church is a legislative body that stands between the natural and the supernatural.” - Lee Cummings, staff mtg, 10/4/22

What is the church’s mission?

Great commission

What is the pastor’s mission?

What does the church do?

Worship

Discipleship

Mission

Sacraments

Sacraments

Catholic vs. Protestant

Catholic: ? sacraments

Protestant: 2 sacraments

Baptism

Denominational views on baptism

Credobaptism vs. paedobaptism

Rom. 6

Communion

Denominational views on communion

Transubstantiation vs. consubstantiation

Real presence theology

Outward sign of an inward grace (Methodist)

Remembrance/memorial

Church government (See Pastoral Ministry notes)

Elder led

Pastor is lead elder

Pastor is equal to other elders

Congregational

Members all have equal voting power

Forming a new church

Constitution

Bylaws

Nonprofit status

Mission of the church

Evangelism

One anothers

Q&A

The Doctrine of Angels & Demons (Angelology & Demonology)

Angels

Messengers

No wings

Guardian angels

Archangels

Angel of the Lord/Theophanies

See notes from staff mtg 10/4

The Devil and His Demons

The Satan

Interpretation of Isaiah 14 (King of Babylon?)

Not omnipresent

Not omnipotent or equal to God in power

Not omniscient

Seeking to kill, steal, and destroy

Accuser of the brethren (“The enemy”)

Temptation

Resisting the devil

Jesus’ temptation

Resist the devil and He will flee

Demons

Principalities, powers, and spiritual hosts of wickedness (10/4/22 staff mtg)

Deliverance Ministry

Other spiritual beings

“Elohim” = Spiritual being, “God” or “god” or “ghost” etc.

Divine council

Psalm 82

Watchers

Gen. 6

1 Enoch

Cherubim

Seraphim

The Doctrine of Last things (Eschatology)

Survey of Scripture

Perspectives on Eschatology

Dispensationalism

Preterism

Partial preterism

Millenium

Amillennial

Pre-millennial

Mid-trib

Post-millennial

P. Lee class?

Final Judgment

Christian hope: New Creation

“Going to heaven” is not in the Bible

Intermediate State: being “with Christ” is found in several Scriptures (paradise/heaven)

New Creation

Renewal of all things

Physical, not only spiritual or abstract

New heavens and new earth

Will old earth be destroyed?