The promise of baptism with the holy spirit was only to the apostles of christ. The holy spirit in us enables us to become offspring of god, giving us the ability to produce the fruits of the spirit, the very character, power, and mind of god. Created by christ and empowered by the holy spirit for the glory of god week two opening the gifts of the spirit the bible tells us that the holy spirit gifts the church with talents and manifestations to benefit the community and to empower our participation in gods mission. The holy spirit is thought by some to be an essence or power of god. If the holy spirit were a selfcontained person, we would not have this power to become children of god, and moreover, the power to understand and inculcate gods laws in our hearts. The holy spirit coming upon us has to do with the anointing of the holy ghost for acts of service. This sermon outline on the power of the holy spirit encourages christians to live spiritfilled lives so that they can be witnesses to their faith in christ. When the holy spirit comes in he comes bringing power to empower you as an effective witness.
A more robust and trinitarian pneumatology is gained by moving from presence to power to personhood. May the god of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the holy spirit. And, second, god wants to show us how he miraculously releases his spirits power when he finds the kind of heart he found here. As such, he was equally involved in the creation of the world gen.
The thesis of this article is that the holy spirit is the primary agent of church revitalisation, whilst ministers, church leaders, ministry workers, et cetera are only secondary agents of church revitalisation. Spirit, you and i can have the power to overcome the flesh and live victorious christian lives. It is not through the natural powers of man that god moves in our worl d. Along with god the father and jesus the son, the holy spirit is a member of the trinity. Throughout the bible the holy spirit is spoken of in the bible as being gods divine power. The holy spirit is personal that is he has personality and is not just an impersonal divine force.
The previous lesson introduced this series and stressed the importance of our study 2. He does so in order that his creation might have communion with him. Almost 2,000 years ago, a miraculous, momentous event occurredthe new testament church was founded on the feast of pentecost. The lord will give hungry hearts the knowledge they need to minister in the holy spirits power, which can include but is not limited to healing, power evangelism, and words of knowledge.
Jan 02, 2020 the power of the holy spirit was manifest among all the believers of the early church through the dispensation of spiritual gifts such as speaking in tongues, prophesying, teaching, wisdom, and more. Study 1 the holy spirit is god the holy spirit is the third person of the trinity and can also be referred to as. Second holy spirit deliverancegives me a new power romans 8. The nature of the holy spirit the holy spirit is a person he has strength acts 1.
The holy spirit that god promised through ezekiel, jesus gave to his disciples. This potential is released by faith as you surrender. Releasing the overcoming power of the holy spirit world. For the majority of christian denominations, the holy spirit, or holy ghost, is the third person of.
What that entails is the involvement of the holy spirit in our livesworking in us and using us to bring the gospel to the world but also to prepare us to one day become the bride of. The holy spirit controls the believer who yields to god and submits himself to gods word. Understanding the holy spirit living bible studies. How god anointed jesus of nazareth with the holy ghost and with power. God desires for every one of his children to experience this dual working of the spirit of god in their lives. Beloved, if you are a christian, an heir of god and a jointheir with christ jesus, then that glorious experience of being filled with the holy spirit is for you. That is, by believing and living through the holy spirit, whose goal is to present us to the father complete in jesus christ colossians 1. Her husband david is a grantwriting consultant and former research scientist. The greatest power in the world touch of god deliverance. His infilling power in chapter 4 we discussed the indwelling presence of the holy spirit. The ministry and role of the holy spirit by kenneth l. Holy spirit spirit of god spirit of christ spirit of the lord spirit of. This sermon outline on the power of the holy spirit encourages christians to live spirit filled lives so that they can be witnesses to their faith in christ.
He gives us hope and peace during difficult times rom. The thesis of this article is that the holy spirit is the primary agent of church revitalisation, whilst ministers, church leaders, ministry workers, et. Although the holy spirit is sometimes the forgotten person of the trinity, his presence and work is found throughout redemptive history. It discusses the titles given the holy spirit and emblems which represent him. The spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are gods children. The power of the holy spirit in your life sermon by brian.
After receiving, each one became a powerhouse of gods miraculous power, and thats available to you. The ministry and role of the holy spirit ken birks. The holy spirit expresses the inner drive and desire of god in creation and in redemption and communicates god to us. In modern times, as in the past, there is a lack of knowledge concerning the holy spirit, his work, and his role. As you read through the lesson ask the holy spirit to reveal himself to you in a new way. I do not think we have any better preachers today than the preachers. The scritures always refer to the holy spirit as he even though in greek spirit should be neuter gender e. She is currently on leave and is enjoying other areas of mission and ministry. The fivefold ministry of the holy spirit ministrymaker. A person has mind, heart, will, conscience and strength.
There is no subject more important in religion than that of the holy spirit. We are given that power so that we can tell people about jesus, enabling them to. The apostles did receive the holy spirit with power and did bear witness of the risen christ. The holy spirit of god 6 the holy spirit of god the personality of the holy spirit introduction 1. An impersonal power source to make meetings better john 15. Unfortunately, we have no complete list of these gifts. So far weve looked at the power of the name of jesus, the power of praise and worship, the power of the blood of jesus, and the power of gods word. In stead of how did the holy spirit inspire the writers of the bible. The person and work of the holy spirit final handout 2. The apostle paul mentored a young minister named timothy in how to nurture the gift of the holy spirit. Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit saith the lord. Gods spirit is a very potent power, much like fire. Jesus tells them to wait for the promise of the fatherbaptism with the holy spirit.
Sinclair ferguson traces the work of the third person of the trinity through scripture from creation to the work of christ to his dwelling in our hearts today. The personality of the holy spirit the holy spirit, the 3rd person of the trinity, has a personality as much as the father and son does. But every time you do choose to pray, you will come out of that time of prayer more edified in his plan and purpose for you than if you hadnt done it. This results from us not truly living the spirit filled life. Who is the holy spirit sinclair ferguson download study. To get the most from this study, each lesson contains.
After all, this story is about the work of the holy spirit in that hungry, seeking man. I think that too often we live beneath how god wants us to live, we dont really do all that god wants us to do, and god doesnt accomplish all that he truly wants to accomplish in our lives and with our lives. The holy spirit, neglected person of the trinity, and womens leadership pam morrison pam morrison is a methodist clergywoman who has served five churches. The holy spirit, neglected person of the trinity, and womens. What made this event so astoundingand acts 2 records that the circumstances of that day were truly dramaticwas the giving of gods holy spirit to the followers of jesus christ, just as he had promised. The power of the holy spirit was manifest among all the believers of the early church through the dispensation of spiritual gifts such as speaking in tongues, prophesying, teaching, wisdom, and more. As a result, you have the potential to live a life of victory over sin and witness in the power of the holy spirit. First, god wants us to keep our eyes on the main figure the ethiopian. Our god is good, and he gives good gifts to those that ask, seek, and knock. The holy spirit will come cleanse you and purge of the old life.
When the holy spirit comes he always brings a rich revelation of christ. God in youthe wonder and work of the holy spirit deliverance. For example, as you share the gospel by witnessing to someone, or serve jesus through acts of selfless service, the holy spirit will empower overflow you with his strength, power, ability, dynamite. But there should be a twofold work of god in the life of the individual believer. Assassinations, attempted power, human strength, spiritual. The holy spirit shall be sent down on his heart, according to christs promise, and he shall be changed by his almighty power into a new creature. Topical sermon outlines power of the holy spirit hotsermons. Verse 8 then peter, filled with the holy spirit, said to them, rulers of the people and elders, if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a cripple, by what means this man has been healed, be it known to you all, and to all the people of israel, that. Can believers today experience the power of the holy spirit as the early disciples did. Practical guidelines are given for experiencing the baptism of the holy spirit, identifying spiritual gifts, and developing the fruit of the holy spirit. Our god is good, and he gives good gifts to those that ask, seek, and knock james 1. The power of the holy spirit works in much the same way. It has to be nurtured and stirred up to be an effective tool that god uses to impart qualities we need for a successful life.
All those who put their faith in jesus christ are immediately and permanently indwelt by the holy spirit romans 8. The holy spirit living the abundant life that jesus provided is impossible without the holy spirit. Each lesson begins with a discussion about the holy spirit. Presence, power, person ralph del colle the author argues for the complementarity of impersonal and personal images of the holy spirit. And jesus returned to galilee in the power of the spirit, and news about him spread through all the surrounding district. At issue is the specific manner in which the holy spirit is person. Ministering in the power of the holy spirit ihopkc blog.
For god has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. So far weve looked at the power of the name of jesus, the power of praise and worship, the. Before jesus disciples received him, they were weak and fearful. I never saw anyone baptized who was not clean within. The anchor bible dictionary, in its article on the holy spirit, describes it as the manifestation of divine presence and power perceptible especially in prophetic inspiration vol. Accessing gods power part 5 the power of the holy spirit acts 1. The person and work of the holy spirit moody bible institute. Not only is there a lack of knowledge, but there is a lack of reliance upon him, and much misunderstanding regarding. The power of the holy spirit in your life 11262006. I never despair of any one becoming a decided christian, whatever he may have been in days gone by. But you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you.