Who Is The Holy Spirit?

John 16:7–14 KJV 1900

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

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THE HOLY SPIRIT SAVES

A. He convicts man of his need of a Savior.

B. He convinces man of his need of a Savior.

C. He converts (changes) man. As man is in Christ, he is a new person (). This is brought about by the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV 1900

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

THE HOLY SPIRIT SANCTIFIES

SANCTIFIES

Romans 15:16 KJV 1900

That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.

We do the confessing; He does the cleansing.

A. He sanctifies through the Scriptures (, ).

Psalm 119:9 KJV 1900

BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

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ps. 119:11 B. He sanctifies through surrender. As we surrender to Christ, His blood keeps cleansing us ().

Psalm 119:11 KJV 1900

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, That I might not sin against thee.

B. He sanctifies through surrender. As we surrender to Christ, His blood keeps cleansing us ().

B. He sanctifies through surrender. As we surrender to Christ, His blood keeps cleansing us ().

1 John 1:7 KJV 1900

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

C. He sanctifies through separation. As we cooperate with the Holy Spirit, we will live a clean life ().

2 Corinthians 7:1 KJV 1900

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

THE HOLY SPIRIT SEARCHES

1 Corinthians 2:10 KJV 1900

But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

A. He searches man’s actions. He knows how we act.

A. He searches man’s actions. He knows how we act.

B. He searches man’s ambitions. He knows our desires and plans.

C. He searches man’s affections. He knows of our love.

D. He searches man’s attitudes. He knows our thoughts and feelings.

Allow Him to search you and cleanse you daily.

THE HOLY SPIRIT STRENGTHENS

Acts 1:8 KJV 1900

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

A. Strength to follow. The Christian life may be hard to live, but the Spirit gives us strength as we pray.

B. Strength to fight. The Christian life is a battleground. With the help of the Spirit, and God-given tools we can be a success in the Christian life

Ephesians 6:10–18 KJV 1900

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

C. Strength to fellowship. The Holy Spirit gives us strength to attend the house of God. It is important to attend church, because the Holy Spirit is there to quicken and strengthen us.

Hebrews 10:25 KJV 1900

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

C. Strength to fellowship. The Holy Spirit gives us strength to attend the house of God. It is important to attend church, because the Holy Spirit is there to quicken and strengthen us ().

HOLY SPIRIT SEALS

Ephesians 1:13 KJV 1900

In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

A. The Spirit owns our time. Give Him all your time.

B. The Spirit owns our talent. Use them for His honor.

C. The Spirit owns our tithes. Give your money to Him.

THE HOLY SPIRIT SOOTHES

John 16:7 KJV 1900

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

A. Comfort in sorrow. The Holy Spirit gives strength to accept God’s will.

B. Comfort in sickness. If you are not healed, be patient.

C. Comfort in separation. When losing a loved one, He comforts us.

THE HOLY SPIRIT SIMPLIFIES

John 16:13 KJV 1900

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

A. He reveals the Scriptures to us and helps us understand them.

B. He reveals the Savior. He makes Jesus real to us.

God is looking for people who will be instruments in the hands of the Holy Spirit. As people yield to the Spirit, He takes them and works in them, making them effective workers for the Lord. God is not looking for intelligence or talent as much as He is looking for consecration. Learn to yield to Him.

Pentz, C. M. (1978). Outlines on the Holy Spirit (pp. 22–24). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.