Holy Spirit 3

1. He guides you

The Holy Spirit also guides us (Gal. 5:16, 25; cf. Acts 8:29; 13:2; 15:7–9; 16:6; Rom. 8:14).

He led Jesus into the wilderness (Matt. 4:1), provided direct guidance to Philip (Acts 8:29), and even later physically transported him (Acts 8:39–40).

Though the Holy Spirit is at work guiding us on a deep, personal level, the Scriptures do suggest that we are responsible to cooperate in his guidance by “walking according to the Spirit” (Rom. 8:4; Gal. 5:16).

Don’t just pray and wait for a particular feeling. Pray and prepare for action.

2. He empowers you for building the church

Jesus is alive and he is building his church. His church isn’t built through political engagement or military might. His church is built through the proclamation of the gospel. Thankfully God hasn’t left us alone in his work. He sent the Holy Spirit to empower our evangelistic efforts.

The Holy Spirit empowers us to be a witness (Acts 1:8), directs our evangelistic efforts (Acts 8:26, 29), and empowers our evangelistic efforts (Acts 4:38, 31; 6:10; 1 Thess. 1:5; 1 Pet. 1:12). The Holy Spirit’s aim in glorifying Jesus Christ is fulfilled by him enabling, guiding, and empowering our proclamation of the gospel.

3. He gives you spiritual gifts

The Holy Spirit also works through us by giving us spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 12:11). He doesn’t give us these gifts for our personal benefit, either.

He gives us gifts for the common good of the church (1 Cor. 12:7). This means that we receive spiritual gifts for building up the church. He also gives us gifts so

List 3 Instances of the Holy Spirit (please cite scripture references)

Guiding someone in the Bible

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Empowering someone in the Bible

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The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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