The Holy Spirit
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The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Economic Trinity
The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Economic Trinity
Opening Question:
Opening Question:
"When you think of the Holy Spirit, what comes to mind?"
Brief Explanation:
Brief Explanation:
Many Christians understand the Holy Spirit as the one who empowers and guides us, but His role within the Trinity is even deeper. Tonight, we will explore how the Holy Spirit functions within the Economic Trinity—that is, how He works in relation to the Father and the Son in God’s plan of redemption.
Defining the Economic Trinity (5 min)
Defining the Economic Trinity (5 min)
Distinguishing Between the Immanent and Economic Trinity
Distinguishing Between the Immanent and Economic Trinity
Immanent Trinity – Who God is in Himself (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit eternally existing in perfect relationship).
Immanent Trinity – Who God is in Himself (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit eternally existing in perfect relationship).
Economic Trinity – How God interacts with the world (Father plans, Son accomplishes, Spirit applies).
Economic Trinity – How God interacts with the world (Father plans, Son accomplishes, Spirit applies).
Key Scripture:
Key Scripture:
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
One name, but three distinct persons at work.
One name, but three distinct persons at work.
This shows the unity and distinct roles of the Trinity.
This shows the unity and distinct roles of the Trinity.
The Holy Spirit’s Role in the Work of the Trinity
The Holy Spirit’s Role in the Work of the Trinity
1. The Spirit in Creation and Revelation
1. The Spirit in Creation and Revelation
The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.
The Holy Spirit was present in creation, bringing order from chaos.
The Holy Spirit was present in creation, bringing order from chaos.
For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit reveals God’s truth through Scripture.
The Spirit reveals God’s truth through Scripture.
2. The Spirit in Redemption
2. The Spirit in Redemption
Incarnation: Luke 1:35 – The Spirit caused Mary to conceive Jesus.
Incarnation: Luke 1:35 – The Spirit caused Mary to conceive Jesus.
Jesus’ Ministry: Luke 4:18 – "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me..."
Jesus’ Ministry: Luke 4:18 – "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me..."
Crucifixion and Resurrection: Romans 8:11 – The Spirit raised Jesus from the dead.
Crucifixion and Resurrection: Romans 8:11 – The Spirit raised Jesus from the dead.
3. The Spirit in Salvation
3. The Spirit in Salvation
John 3:5-6 – The Spirit gives new birth.
John 3:5-6 – The Spirit gives new birth.
Titus 3:5 – "He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit."
Titus 3:5 – "He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit."
Ephesians 1:13-14 – The Spirit seals believers as a guarantee of our inheritance.
Ephesians 1:13-14 – The Spirit seals believers as a guarantee of our inheritance.
4. The Spirit in the Church
4. The Spirit in the Church
Acts 2:1-4 – The Holy Spirit empowers the Church at Pentecost.
Acts 2:1-4 – The Holy Spirit empowers the Church at Pentecost.
John 16:13 – The Spirit leads believers into all truth.
John 16:13 – The Spirit leads believers into all truth.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11 – The Spirit gives gifts to the Church for ministry.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11 – The Spirit gives gifts to the Church for ministry.
Application: Why This Matters for Us
Application: Why This Matters for Us
1. The Holy Spirit Applies Salvation
1. The Holy Spirit Applies Salvation
Without the Spirit, we could not be born again.
Without the Spirit, we could not be born again.
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
He convicts us of sin and assures us of salvation.
He convicts us of sin and assures us of salvation.
The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
2. The Holy Spirit Empowers Us
2. The Holy Spirit Empowers Us
We cannot live the Christian life without His strength.
We cannot live the Christian life without His strength.
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
The Spirit gives us spiritual gifts to serve the Church.
The Spirit gives us spiritual gifts to serve the Church.
3. The Holy Spirit Unites Us
3. The Holy Spirit Unites Us
We are one body through the Spirit.
We are one body through the Spirit.
Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit brings unity and helps us reflect Christ.
The Spirit brings unity and helps us reflect Christ.
that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
4. The Holy Spirit Sanctifies Us
4. The Holy Spirit Sanctifies Us
And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
Conclusion (Final Thought)
Conclusion (Final Thought)
The Holy Spirit is not just a force or influence—He is God Himself, working actively in our lives.
The Holy Spirit is not just a force or influence—He is God Himself, working actively in our lives.
We must rely on Him daily to live for Christ and fulfill our mission.
We must rely on Him daily to live for Christ and fulfill our mission.
Closing Question: How can you rely more on the Holy Spirit this week?
Closing Question: How can you rely more on the Holy Spirit this week?
but Christ is faithful over God’s house as a son. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
