CHRISTIAN GROWTH LESSON 14
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The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit
There is a great deal of confusion about the Holy Spirit.
There is a great deal of confusion about the Holy Spirit.
Many cults deny He is a Person and that He is God, saying the Holy Spirit is just a “force” or “influence.”
Many cults deny He is a Person and that He is God, saying the Holy Spirit is just a “force” or “influence.”
On the other hand, the Christian Movement, which has absolutely swept today’s religious world, places extreme emphasis on the Holy Spirit – teaching such things as “ecstatic utterances,” “healings,” and “exorcism.”
On the other hand, the Christian Movement, which has absolutely swept today’s religious world, places extreme emphasis on the Holy Spirit – teaching such things as “ecstatic utterances,” “healings,” and “exorcism.”
As with all these studies, our aim is to look beyond what men say and see what the
Bible teaches!
As with all these studies, our aim is to look beyond what men say and see what the
Bible teaches!
Study Outline
Study Outline
1. Who is the Holy Spirit?
1. Who is the Holy Spirit?
2. What has the Holy Spirit done in times past?
2. What has the Holy Spirit done in times past?
3. What is the work of the Holy Spirit today?
3. What is the work of the Holy Spirit today?
4. What does the Holy Spirit do when we are saved?
4. What does the Holy Spirit do when we are saved?
5. What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and me?
5. What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and me?
6. What about “Speaking In Tongues” and “Divine Healers?”
6. What about “Speaking In Tongues” and “Divine Healers?”
1. Who is the Holy Spirit?
1. Who is the Holy Spirit?
A. Look up: Acts 5:3, 4
A. Look up: Acts 5:3, 4
The conclusion we can draw is that the Holy Spirit is God.
The conclusion we can draw is that the Holy Spirit is God.
3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
B. Look up 1 John 5:7
This verse tells us that the Holy Ghost is one with both the FATHER and the WORD (Jesus, God the Son).
B. Look up 1 John 5:7
This verse tells us that the Holy Ghost is one with both the FATHER and the WORD (Jesus, God the Son).
7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
C. Look up Matthew 28:19
Notice the word “Name” is singular, which again shows the Holy Spirit to be God – the Third Person of the Holy Trinity.
C. Look up Matthew 28:19
Notice the word “Name” is singular, which again shows the Holy Spirit to be God – the Third Person of the Holy Trinity.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
D. Look up John 14:16, 17
John 14:26
How many personal pronouns (He, Him, Himself) that apply to the Holy Spirit do you count in these scriptures? = 6
D. Look up John 14:16, 17
John 14:26
How many personal pronouns (He, Him, Himself) that apply to the Holy Spirit do you count in these scriptures? = 6
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
E. Look up John 16: 7, 8
John 16:13, 14
Can you draw a conclusion that the Holy Spirit (The Spirit of God) is a person… not just an impersonal force?
E. Look up John 16: 7, 8
John 16:13, 14
Can you draw a conclusion that the Holy Spirit (The Spirit of God) is a person… not just an impersonal force?
7 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.
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
13 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.
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
F. List three (3) ways the Holy Spirit may be affected as a Person:
F. List three (3) ways the Holy Spirit may be affected as a Person:
You can lie to Him - Look up Acts 5:3
You can resist Him - Look up Acts 7:51
You can grieve Him - Look up Ephesians 4:30
You can lie to Him - Look up Acts 5:3
You can resist Him - Look up Acts 7:51
You can grieve Him - Look up Ephesians 4:30
3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.
30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
2. What has the Holy Spirit done in times past?
2. What has the Holy Spirit done in times past?
A. Look up Genesis 1:2
Job 33:4
The Holy Spirit was active in the formation of the Earth and all things.
A. Look up Genesis 1:2
Job 33:4
The Holy Spirit was active in the formation of the Earth and all things.
2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
4 The Spirit of God hath made me, And the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
B. Look up 2 Peter 1:21 (starting with verse 20)
The Holy Spirit is the author of prophecy!
B. Look up 2 Peter 1:21 (starting with verse 20)
The Holy Spirit is the author of prophecy!
21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
C. Look up Luke 1:35
The Holy Spirit was part of the miracle of the birth of Jesus.
C. Look up Luke 1:35
The Holy Spirit was part of the miracle of the birth of Jesus.
35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
D. Look up Romans 1:4
Romans 8:11 (starting with verse 10)
The Holy Spirit was instrumental in the resurrection of Jesus Christ!
D. Look up Romans 1:4
Romans 8:11 (starting with verse 10)
The Holy Spirit was instrumental in the resurrection of Jesus Christ!
4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
3. What is the work of the Holy Spirit today?
3. What is the work of the Holy Spirit today?
A. Look up John 15:25- 26 (starting with verse 25)
A. Look up John 15:25- 26 (starting with verse 25)
25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
B. Read John 16: 8-14
B. Read John 16: 8-14
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;
10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
13 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.
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
C. When we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, it is the Holy Spirit who does the work of regeneration (we are “born again”):
C. When we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, it is the Holy Spirit who does the work of regeneration (we are “born again”):
i.) Look up Titus 3:5
i.) Look up Titus 3:5
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
ii.) Look up John 3:5
ii.) Look up John 3:5
5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
iii.) Look up John 6:63
iii.) Look up John 6:63
63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
4. What does the Holy Spirit do when we are saved?
4. What does the Holy Spirit do when we are saved?
A. Look up Romans 8:9
He comes and DWELLS in you.
A. Look up Romans 8:9
He comes and DWELLS in you.
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
B. Look up John 14:23
God will live in the heart of every believer.
B. Look up John 14:23
God will live in the heart of every believer.
23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
C. Look up 1 Corinthians 6:19
Our fleshly body will become a temple for the Holy Ghost.
C. Look up 1 Corinthians 6:19
Our fleshly body will become a temple for the Holy Ghost.
19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
D. Look up to see that every Christian is Sealed with the Holy Spirit.
i.) Ephesians 1:13
ii.) Ephesians 4:30
D. Look up to see that every Christian is Sealed with the Holy Spirit.
i.) Ephesians 1:13
ii.) Ephesians 4:30
13 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,
30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
E. Look up John 16:17
The Holy Spirit is our Comforter.
E. Look up John 16:17
The Holy Spirit is our Comforter.
17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
F. Look up Romans 8:26 – 27
The Spirit makes intercession for us.
5. What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and me?
F. Look up Romans 8:26 – 27
The Spirit makes intercession for us.
5. What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and me?
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
A. He is always dwelling in us: 2 Timothy 1:14
A. He is always dwelling in us: 2 Timothy 1:14
14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
B. He enables us to know the things of God’s Word, for He is our teacher. Look-up: 1 Corinthians 2:12-14
B. He enables us to know the things of God’s Word, for He is our teacher. Look-up: 1 Corinthians 2:12-14
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
C. A Christian can grieve the Holy Spirit: Ephesians 4:30-32
Sins that grieve the Holy Spirit: bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, evil speaking and malice.
Godly attributes: kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.
This is the opposite of what the “world” believes is strength!
C. A Christian can grieve the Holy Spirit: Ephesians 4:30-32
Sins that grieve the Holy Spirit: bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, evil speaking and malice.
Godly attributes: kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.
This is the opposite of what the “world” believes is strength!
30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
D. A Christian can quench the Holy Spirit: Look-up: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-23 (Verse 19)
D. A Christian can quench the Holy Spirit: Look-up: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-23 (Verse 19)
14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19 Quench not the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophesyings.
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
E. The Holy Spirit is our power. Acts 1:18
E. The Holy Spirit is our power. Acts 1:18
18 Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
F. In Ephesians 5:18, Christians are commanded to be filled with the Spirit:
The “be not drunk with wine” insinuates a Christian is be under the influence of the Holy Spirit (in lieu of wine).
The work of the Holy Spirit in me is to produce the fruit of the Spirit: Galatians 5:22-23
This is what the “world” believes is weak and boring!
The “secret” to allowing the Spirit to do this work in your life unhindered is found in John 15:4-8:
F. In Ephesians 5:18, Christians are commanded to be filled with the Spirit:
The “be not drunk with wine” insinuates a Christian is be under the influence of the Holy Spirit (in lieu of wine).
The work of the Holy Spirit in me is to produce the fruit of the Spirit: Galatians 5:22-23
This is what the “world” believes is weak and boring!
The “secret” to allowing the Spirit to do this work in your life unhindered is found in John 15:4-8:
18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
G. The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to believers: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11:
i.) Every Christian has at least one spiritual gift (verses 7, 11)
ii.) These gifts are not for personal use (1 Corinthians 14:12)
a. Mark 16:17,18,19
b. 1 Corinthians 1:22
c. 1 Corinthians 14:21,22
d. Hebrews 2: 3, 4
These temporary gifts ceased in 70 AD when Israel was dispersed among nations. The Bible says they (the gifts) would vanish when “that which is perfect (the completed Word of God) is come”
1 Corinthians 13:8-10
iv.) Romans 12:6-8 lists the Holy Spirit’s permanent spiritual gifts:
Permanent gifts: The motivation and ability to:
a. Prophesy – declare God’s truth.
b. Giving – be a channel for God-given assets of the Word of the Lord
c. Ministry –serve others in practical ways
d. Ruling – lead others in accomplishing the work of God
e. Teaching present the Word of God clearly and accurately
f. Mercy – identify with and share in the suffering and joys of others as a comforter
g. Exhorting – encourage others through the application of Truth
6. What about “Speaking In Tongues” and “Divine Healers?”
The Charismatic Movement is a modern phenomenon which had its beginning in the USA just before the turn of the century. In the last 60 years, it has snowballed in to the most active movement within Christendom. One of the main reasons for this is because spiritual “deadness” of most mainline denominational churches – and the apparent “aliveness” of the Charismatics.
Don’t be fooled!! – 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 13
The test of whether someone is right or wrong is not determined by how it feels or by who’s doing it, but by “What saith the Lord?” – Isaiah 8:20
G. The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to believers: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11:
i.) Every Christian has at least one spiritual gift (verses 7, 11)
ii.) These gifts are not for personal use (1 Corinthians 14:12)
a. Mark 16:17,18,19
b. 1 Corinthians 1:22
c. 1 Corinthians 14:21,22
d. Hebrews 2: 3, 4
These temporary gifts ceased in 70 AD when Israel was dispersed among nations. The Bible says they (the gifts) would vanish when “that which is perfect (the completed Word of God) is come”
1 Corinthians 13:8-10
iv.) Romans 12:6-8 lists the Holy Spirit’s permanent spiritual gifts:
Permanent gifts: The motivation and ability to:
a. Prophesy – declare God’s truth.
b. Giving – be a channel for God-given assets of the Word of the Lord
c. Ministry –serve others in practical ways
d. Ruling – lead others in accomplishing the work of God
e. Teaching present the Word of God clearly and accurately
f. Mercy – identify with and share in the suffering and joys of others as a comforter
g. Exhorting – encourage others through the application of Truth
6. What about “Speaking In Tongues” and “Divine Healers?”
The Charismatic Movement is a modern phenomenon which had its beginning in the USA just before the turn of the century. In the last 60 years, it has snowballed in to the most active movement within Christendom. One of the main reasons for this is because spiritual “deadness” of most mainline denominational churches – and the apparent “aliveness” of the Charismatics.
Don’t be fooled!! – 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 13
The test of whether someone is right or wrong is not determined by how it feels or by who’s doing it, but by “What saith the Lord?” – Isaiah 8:20
4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.
22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.
3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
20 To the law and to the testimony: If they speak not according to this word, It is because there is no light in them.
A. The Bible defines “tongues” as known, understandable foreign languages. Look-up Acts 2:4-11
The Charismatics do not practice this. They speak in a babbling gibberish – which at the least is a psychologically induced, ecstatic aberration that comes about when the conscience mind loses control and the subconscious takes over.
A. The Bible defines “tongues” as known, understandable foreign languages. Look-up Acts 2:4-11
The Charismatics do not practice this. They speak in a babbling gibberish – which at the least is a psychologically induced, ecstatic aberration that comes about when the conscience mind loses control and the subconscious takes over.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.
7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?
8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?
9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,
10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,
11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
B. In the Bible, the miraculous gift of being able to speak in an unknown foreign language was a sign to unbelieving Jews:
• 1 Corinthians 1:22
• 1 Corinthians 14:21, 22
• Isaiah 28:11
In each recorded case in the New Testament where the miracle of tongues occurred (only 3) – Jews and at least one apostle, were present:
• Acts 2:5
• Acts 10:45-46
• Acts 19:6
B. In the Bible, the miraculous gift of being able to speak in an unknown foreign language was a sign to unbelieving Jews:
• 1 Corinthians 1:22
• 1 Corinthians 14:21, 22
• Isaiah 28:11
In each recorded case in the New Testament where the miracle of tongues occurred (only 3) – Jews and at least one apostle, were present:
• Acts 2:5
• Acts 10:45-46
• Acts 19:6
22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.
22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.
11 For with stammering lips and another tongue Will he speak to this people.
5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
C. The Bible says “tongues shall cease” and goes on to say when they would cease.
• 1 Corinthians 13:8-10
Charismatics argue “that which is perfect” refers to Christ and that tongues will continue until the Second Coming of Christ. But Joel 2:28-31 indicates an outpouring of the Holy Spirit associated with gifts after the rapture.
Joel 2:28-31
Also, “That which is perfect refers to the “more sure” Word of God, which replaced the gift of prophecy – 2 Peter 1:19-21
C. The Bible says “tongues shall cease” and goes on to say when they would cease.
• 1 Corinthians 13:8-10
Charismatics argue “that which is perfect” refers to Christ and that tongues will continue until the Second Coming of Christ. But Joel 2:28-31 indicates an outpouring of the Holy Spirit associated with gifts after the rapture.
Joel 2:28-31
Also, “That which is perfect refers to the “more sure” Word of God, which replaced the gift of prophecy – 2 Peter 1:19-21
8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
28 And it shall come to pass afterward, That I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions:
29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids In those days will I pour out my spirit.
30 And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, Blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.
31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, Before the great and the terrible day of the Lord come.
28 And it shall come to pass afterward, That I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions:
29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids In those days will I pour out my spirit.
30 And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, Blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.
31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, Before the great and the terrible day of the Lord come.
19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
D. The gift of tongues was still operative today, which is not, the Bible would place certain restrictions on its use:
1 Corinthians 14:27 - 28
• No more than three people to speak in a foreign tongue during any meeting.
• Each speaker must follow after the other has finished (not all at once).
• One person is to interpret.
• If there is no interpreter is available, then no one should speak in another language.
• The Holy Spirit NEVER takes anyone out of control. 1 Corinthians 14:32
• Women are not to speak (in tongues or otherwise). 1 Corinthians14:34
The modern Charismatic movement is dominated by women.
D. The gift of tongues was still operative today, which is not, the Bible would place certain restrictions on its use:
1 Corinthians 14:27 - 28
• No more than three people to speak in a foreign tongue during any meeting.
• Each speaker must follow after the other has finished (not all at once).
• One person is to interpret.
• If there is no interpreter is available, then no one should speak in another language.
• The Holy Spirit NEVER takes anyone out of control. 1 Corinthians 14:32
• Women are not to speak (in tongues or otherwise). 1 Corinthians14:34
The modern Charismatic movement is dominated by women.
27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
E. The Charismatic Movement is dangerous because it elevates “experiences” above the Word of God. Remember, the devil can give you any experience you desire. The Christian must walk by the Word of God:
• 2 Corinthians 5:7
• Romans 10:17
E. The Charismatic Movement is dangerous because it elevates “experiences” above the Word of God. Remember, the devil can give you any experience you desire. The Christian must walk by the Word of God:
• 2 Corinthians 5:7
• Romans 10:17
7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
F. The truly spiritual person will acknowledge the supremecy of the Written Word over any religious experience:
1 Corinthians 14:37
F. The truly spiritual person will acknowledge the supremecy of the Written Word over any religious experience:
1 Corinthians 14:37
37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
G. Many Charismatic groups say or imply, you are not saved unless you have spoken in tongues. They claim to have the “full” Gospel. But, the real full Gospel is given in 1 Corinthians 15: 1,3, 4
Those that add something to this are in fact preaching another gospel: Galatians 1:6-9
Remember Colossians 2:10
And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
G. Many Charismatic groups say or imply, you are not saved unless you have spoken in tongues. They claim to have the “full” Gospel. But, the real full Gospel is given in 1 Corinthians 15: 1,3, 4
Those that add something to this are in fact preaching another gospel: Galatians 1:6-9
Remember Colossians 2:10
And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
H. By focusing so much on these alleged gifts, the Charismatic movement elevates the Holy Spirit above the Son of God. The Spirit is God. He is equal to the Father and the Son in every way – but he is the shy Member of the Godhead. He does not speak about Himself, but always of Christ:
• John 15:26
• John 16:13-14
H. By focusing so much on these alleged gifts, the Charismatic movement elevates the Holy Spirit above the Son of God. The Spirit is God. He is equal to the Father and the Son in every way – but he is the shy Member of the Godhead. He does not speak about Himself, but always of Christ:
• John 15:26
• John 16:13-14
26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
13 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.
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
I. The miraculous gift of healing was also a “sign gift” to Israel.
Mark 16:17-18
J. Healings were overshadowed by Gospel preaching and conversions:
See all of Acts 3 and Acts 4.
K. Healings were sometimes done on unsaved people: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 and 1 Timothy 5:23
L. Today we are instructed to pray for Gods healing mercies, but not to seek or expect a miraculous, instantaneous healing.
James 5:14-15
I. The miraculous gift of healing was also a “sign gift” to Israel.
Mark 16:17-18
J. Healings were overshadowed by Gospel preaching and conversions:
See all of Acts 3 and Acts 4.
K. Healings were sometimes done on unsaved people: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 and 1 Timothy 5:23
L. Today we are instructed to pray for Gods healing mercies, but not to seek or expect a miraculous, instantaneous healing.
James 5:14-15
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.
5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength.
8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.
12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?
13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.
14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
17 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.
18 But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.
19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:
21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.
24 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.
25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.
26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.
1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,
6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.
17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
22 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.
23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.
24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
35 And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.
14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.