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SERIES: THE HOLY SPIRIT!!!

Who is the Holy Spirit?

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INTRO: Tonight we are going to begin a series of messages on the Holy Spirit.

We are heading towards Pentecost Sunday on May 20th.

As Pentecostals I believe it is important for us to understand the basis of our beliefs in the Holy Spirit.

Not only will we be looking at our beliefs, but even some views of the Holy Spirit from other points of view.

The study of the Holy Spirit is important - and many people are interested.

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We are heading towards Pentecost Sunday on May 20th.

While we are Pentecostals I believe it is important for us to understand the basis of our beliefs in the Holy Spirit.

Not only will we be looking at our beliefs, but even some views of the Holy Spirit from other points of view.

The study of the Holy Spirit is important - and many people are interested.

(Notes Derived from Systematic Theology 3 @ Southern Seminary with Dr. Gregg Allison)

A proper understanding of the Holy Spirit is critical for many things.

o Our understanding of salvation.

o Our grasp of assurance of salvation.

o Understanding of perseverance.

o Our sanctification (we can’t mature without the Holy Spirit).

o Reading Scripture.

o Praying.

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o Understanding and following God’s Will.

o Exercising Spiritual Gifts.

o Etc, Etc, Etc,

TITLE & PRAYER (Who is the Holy Spirit?)

There are divisions within the Church today over the Holy Spirit, more specifically the Holy Spirit Baptism.

As a matter of face deep divisions exist.

Let’s take a quick look at the different movements & views of the Holy Spirit.

1) Pentecostals/charismatics

(First Wave Movement) Beginning of 20th century – CA – Azusa Street Revival Pentecostal, Apostolic, Assemblies of God and other Pentecostal denominations have the origins or roots in this revival.

The core belief is that the Baptism by or with the HS is a second blessing that takes place subsequent to salvation (seconds, minutes, hours, days …).

Pentecostals believe that speaking in tongues is a necessary manifestation of the Spirit Baptism.

Pentecostals also believe that

miraculous gifts (all including sign gifts) are given and available and should be common place in the church (word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, gifts of healings, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues, interpretation of tongues).

​(Second Wave) 1960s – Charismatics – enters mainstream churches

Michigan – Ann Harbor /South Bend Indiana/Ohio​

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Non-Pentecostals/charismatics

These believe that at the time of conversion – Jesus Baptizes the believer with the Holy Spirit to incorporate them into the Church.

They do not believe it is a subsequent event, but simultaneous with salvation and that Jesus does this.

They also do not believe that tongues are a necessary sign of the Spirit Baptism.

Many believe that speaking in tongues is a result of peer pressure or even demonic activity.

They believe that there are no miraculous or sign gifts being distributed by the Holy Spirit to the Church today.

They don’t say that God can’t do miracles or healings.

But if He does He does it Himself.

In other words, we don’t have any bearing in whether or not a miracles takes place.

They believe that miracles and signs were reserved for the early church to confirm the Gospel message and the Gospel messengers.-

(Third wave evangelicals) 1980’s – They embrace some theology of Pentecostalism, yet rejects others.

It’s more of a “pick & choose” type of theology.

· From non-Pentecostal side

o They believe that Baptism of the Holy Spirit happens at

the moment of conversion to incorporate into Church

o They don’t believe that it’s necessarily accompanied by speaking in tongues (may & may not be)

· From the Pentecostal side

o They DO believe sign gifts are continued and should be common place

Tonight, let’s look to answer the question, “Who is the Holy Spirit?”

We see that there is a deep division among the Christian Church on how the Holy Spirit works today, but over the next few weeks we are going to seek to gather a biblical perspective on who He is, and how we relate to Him today … So, Who is the Holy Spirit?

First of all, we need to …

I) CONSIDER HIS PERSONALITY

a) He understands all things.

The Holy Spirit is omniscient (all-knowing, all-intelligent).

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10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit.

For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.

11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him?

Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.

b) He can be grieved.

He is sensitive to our actions, non-actions, & reactions.

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30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

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c) He exercises His will in gifting those who come to faith.

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11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.

So, the Holy Spirit exhibits intelligence, emotion, will.

This is important because we often focus on His Power - He becomes an impersonal force, strength, or energy.

But the Holy Spirit is a person.

The third person of the Trinity.

Further, we see that He:

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d) He speaks, prays, teaches, bears witness.

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29 Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go near and overtake this chariot.”

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26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses.

For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the .

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26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.”

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​e) He is distinguished FROM His power.

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e) He is distinguished FROM His power.

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So, as we consider His personality, we also need to …

So, as we consider His personality, we also need to …

II) CONSIDER HIS DEITY

a) We see His Parallelism.

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Story of Annanias and Saphira –

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v. 3 – lied to the Holy Spirit