SF527 - WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT (John 14 15-19)
SF527
WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
John 14:15-19, 25-26
INTRODUCTION
The IRS Conscience Fund
The IRS has a “Conscience Fund” that receives anonymous contributions from people who have cheated the government out of money in the past and who want to make up for it to clear their conscience but don’t want to risk criminal prosection. The Conscience Fund received a check from a man who included the following note:
I have not been able to sleep ever since I cheated you out of some money, so here is a check for $500. If I still can’t sleep, I’ll send you the rest.
A Can of BB’s
A salesman called on a contractor with a bid for the materials for a large job. He was invited into the contractor’s office where they chatted for a moment before the secretary came and summoned the contractor into another office. Alone, the salesman noticed that there was a bid from a competitor on the contractor’s desk with all the numbers written clearly. The total amount of the bid was hidden, however, covered by a small orange juice can. Unable to contain his curiosity, the salesman picked up the OJ can. When he did, thousands of BB’s poured out. Without saying a word, he walked out of the office never to return.
We all can identify with both of these stories.
We all struggle with doing right - that is where the Holy Spirit comes in!
Lets look at the Person, Purpose and Presence of the HS.
1A. THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1B. His Personality
Intellect
(1 Corinthians 2:11) ...no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
Emotions
(Ephesians 4:30) And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, ...
Will
(1 Corinthians 12:11) All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.
2B. His Deity
He is one with God
(Genesis 1:2) Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
He accomplishes the work of God
(John 3:5) ...no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.
(2 Peter 1:21) For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
2A. THE PURPOSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1B. The Work of Restraint
(2 Thessalonians 2:7) For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way.
2B. The Work of Reproof (John 16:8-11)
Convicts of sin (9)
Convicts of righteousness (10)
Convicts of judgement (11)
3B. The Work of Redemption - R.I.B.S.
Regeneration - new life
(Titus 3:5) He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
Indwelling - new nature
(1 Corinthians 6:19) Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you ...
Baptism - new identity
(1 Corinthians 12:13) For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body...
Sealed - new security
(Ephesians 1:13)... Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
3A. THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1B. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:1-7
Miraculous gifts
Tongues (10)
Healing (9)
Enabling gifts
Discernment (10)
Faith (9)
Knowledge (8)
Wisdom (8)
Task-oriented gifts
Evangelism (Eph. 4:11)
Prophecy (Rom 12:6)
Teaching (Rom 12:7)
Exhortation/Encouragement (Rom 12:8)
Shepherding (Eph 4:11)
Showing Mercy (Rom 12:8)
Serving (Rom 12:7)
Giving (Rom 12:8)
Administration (Rom 12:8)
2B. The Fullness of the Holy Spirit
(Ephesians 5:18) Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
How? - John 7:37-38
Desire (thirst)
Repent (come to me)
Receive (drink)
Act on faith (believe)
3B. The Fruit of the Holy Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23
Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control
APPLICATION
Has the Holy Spirit done his work of redemption in you?
Regeneration - Indwelling - Baptism - Sealing
Are you living in the power of His presence?
Exercising you God-given gifts?
Filled with God’s Spirit
Desire - Repent - Receiver - Act
Expressing the fruit?
