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The Holy Spirit

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THE HOLY SPIRIT

Who is the Holy Spirit?

Key Points:

  • The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity—fully God.
  • He is our Comforter, Helper, and Advocate.

Scriptures:

  • John 14:16-17
    And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 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.
  • 2 Corinthians 3:17
    Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

The Holy Spirit – Promise and Gift

Key Points:

  • The Holy Spirit was promised by Jesus as a gift to all believers.
  • His coming marks the beginning of true Christian life and power.

Scriptures:

  • Acts 1:8
    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.
  • Luke 11:13
    If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

The Holy Spirit Regenerates and Indwells

Key Points:

  • The Holy Spirit gives new birth when we accept Christ.
  • He makes His home in every believer.

Scriptures:

  • Titus 3:5
    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;
  • Romans 8:9
    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.

The Holy Spirit Empowers for Living and Witness

Key Points:

  • The Holy Spirit gives strength to live for God and to testify of Him boldly.
  • He enables victorious, fruitful living.

Scriptures:

  • Galatians 5:22-23
    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
  • Acts 4:31
    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.

The Holy Spirit Teaches and Reminds

Key Points:

  • The Holy Spirit guides us into truth and brings God’s Word to our remembrance.
  • He is our divine Teacher.

Scriptures:

  • John 14:26
    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.
  • 1 John 2:27
    But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things…

The Holy Spirit Guides and Directs Believers

Key Points:

  • He leads and directs our steps.
  • The Spirit warns, restrains and prompts us according to God’s plan.

Scriptures:

  • Romans 8:14
    For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
  • Psalm 143:10
    Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

The Holy Spirit Inspires Prayer and Worship

Key Points:

  • The Spirit helps us pray and worship meaningfully.
  • Even when we lack words, He intercedes on our behalf.

Scriptures:

  • Romans 8:26
    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.
  • Ephesians 6:18
    Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit…

The Holy Spirit Gives Spiritual Gifts

Key Points:

  • The Holy Spirit distributes gifts for ministry and service.
  • Every believer has a unique contribution, enabled by the Spirit.

Scriptures:

  • 1 Corinthians 12:7-11
    But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit… But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
  • Romans 12:6
    Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

The Holy Spirit Convicts of Sin and Righteousness

Key Points:

  • He makes us aware of sin and the need for Christ.
  • He also affirms when we are living rightly.

Scriptures:

  • John 16:8
    And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
  • Psalm 139:23-24
    Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

The Holy Spirit Seals and Assures Our Salvation

Key Points:

  • The seal of the Spirit is God’s guarantee that we belong to Him.
  • He is the “downpayment” of our inheritance.

Scriptures:

  • Ephesians 1:13-14
    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, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession…
  • 2 Corinthians 1:22
    Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

The Holy Spirit Produces Christlike Character

Key Points:

  • The Spirit transforms us to reflect Jesus.
  • The “fruit of the Spirit” are evidence of His work.

Scriptures:

  • Galatians 5:22-23
    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
  • 2 Corinthians 3:18
    But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Walk Daily in the Spirit

Key Points:

  • The Spirit empowers us to overcome sin and live victoriously.
  • Continual dependence on Him is the key to spiritual success.

Scriptures:

  • Galatians 5:16
    This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
  • Romans 8:13
    For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

Presenter Notes:
Make every day a partnership with the Holy Spirit—walking in sensitivity, obedience, and joy. Let Him be your daily guide, power, and friend.

Conclusion:
The Holy Spirit is indispensable for Christian life! Acknowledge Him, depend on His guidance, and nurture a daily, growing relationship—He is the presence and power of God living in you.