Control the Wind pt.2

Control the Wind? pt.2

#65 – The Spirit in You Series

Text: John 3:5-8

Isa.57:15 I dwell with the contrite and humble

1. Know the Difference

A. Essentials (What are your Essentials)

• Person and Work of Jesus Christ, ¬-_________________________

• Salvation by grace through faith, _________________________

• Depravity of man ______________________________________

• The Trinity ___________________________________________

• Inspiration of the Scriptures _____________________________

• Real Heaven and Hell __________________________________

B. Non– Essentials

2. ____________________ is Key – One Thing (Love God/Man)

(John 15:4) Abide in Me and I in You – (John 17:20-26)

3. The Canon is _____________ – (2Tim.3:16,17)

4. Four Views of the Miraculous

• Cessation – Some offices/gifts have ceased in the 1st century; miracles can happen as result of prayer;

• Cultivation 3rd Wave – (1st:Pentecost; 2nd: Charismatic) all gifts in play; believers know and use all gifts; baptism of HS at conversion; tongues not focused on but occur; preaching of Gospel accompanied by signs and wonders

• Constant Charismatic/Pentecostal – roots in 20th century; all gifts as in Acts are intended; high intensity; gospel is supported by Acts-like life when faith is strong

• Continuation (Cautious) – majority of Evangelicals; open to gifts but wary of abuses; like worship intensity but also desire Bible studysanctificationopen to Holy Spirit

Ask God to teach you and open your eyes in this Study of Truth.