Holy Spirit : Blue Collar Deity

Blue Collar Deity

John 14:16–17 “16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.”

Who is the Holy Spirit?

Attributes

Wisdom: The ability to discern God's will and to apply it in practical ways. 

Understanding: The ability to grasp spiritual truths and to see beyond the surface of things. 

Counsel: The ability to give wise advice and to make sound judgments, especially in difficult situations. 

Fortitude: Strength and courage to stand firm in faith, even in the face of adversity. 

Knowledge: The gift of knowing God and His ways, as well as the ability to understand the world around us. 

Piety: A deep reverence for God and a desire to live in a way that pleases Him. 

Fear of the Lord: Awe and reverence for God's majesty and power, leading to a desire to live in obedience and humility. 

Fruits of the Spirit

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Goodness

Faithfulness

Gentleness

Self-control 

Galatians 5:22–23 “22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”

The Holy Spirit regenerates us

Philippians 1:6 ESV

6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

John 16:7 ESV

7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

Matthew 12:28 ESV

28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Good Work

John 14:12–14 ESV

12 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. 13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

Location

Lives in US

OT — came upon people

NT — Resides — abides — in Believers

Holy Spirit is the breath of Life

Our study guide this morning tells us.

three things which I’ll bullet point here first.

He is far above us.

He is before us

He is within us.

He is the SIGNAL of GOD’S Presence

Mission of the Spirit

To do God’s Will

To work on Us — In US

to Glorify God but Guiding us

I believe that the Holy Spirit is a person, the Spirit of God, the Breath of God

His Glory is in the Work of God in and through us