The Divine Person of the Holy Spirit, as we have seen is evidenced by many characteristics of both divinity and personhood. Now we want to emphasize the aspect of this divine person’s work in the world and believers.
III. Work of the Holy Spirit
A. In the World
1. Creation Job 33:4
2. Inspiration of Scriptures II Peter 1:21
3. Miracles Matthew 12:28
4. Providence Psalm 104:30
5. Conviction John 16:7-9
B. In Believers
1. Regeneration Titus 3:5
a. Revealing and convicting of
1) sins 2) original sin (intentions)
3) failing of own works
b. Revealing of God
1) holiness 2) mercy
c. Revealing of Christ’s saving work
2. Sanctification
Salvation is a great gift
Thought by the Father above
Received by faith in the work
Bought by the Son here in love
In our hearts promoting change
Wrought by the Spirit, the Dove
3. Resurrection Romans 8:11
4. Teaches Luke 12:12
5. Commands Acts 13:2
6. Assurance Ephesians 1:13-14
7. Leading and filling
C. Our Response
1. Ephesians 4:3 2. II Timothy 2:15
3. Romans 8:16 4. Revelation 3:14,22
Study Guide
III. Work of the Holy Spirit
A. The H.S. has worked and is working in the world.
How is He at work in the following verses?
1. Job 33:4
2. II Peter 1:21
3. Matthew 12:28
4. Psalm 104:30
5. John 16:7-9
B. How is He working in believers ? Titus 3:5
6. Regeneration
a. What is the term in the verse for revealing problems in a
person’s heart in John 16:7-11?
1) sins 2) original sin (intentions) 3) failing of own works
b. What is being shown the sinner when he/she is convicted
of righteousness? What and/or who is being revealed?
1) holiness 2) mercy
c. God is just and sin must be judged. How is the saved
sinner’s sin judged?
7. Renewing (Sanctification) II Thessalonians 2:13-14
Salvation is a great gift
Thought by the Father above
Received by faith in the work
Bought by the Son here in love
In our hearts promoting change
Wrought by the Spirit, the Dove
8. What other important works of the Spirit are spoken of
in the following verses?
a. Romans 8:11
b. Luke 12:12
c. Acts 13:2
d. Ephesians 1:13-14
More on the following in the next days
e. Leading
f. Filling
Application.
9. Is God active in the world today? How?
10. Does the believer have a part in the work of Spirit or
should we get out of the way so He can work?
a. Ephesians 4:3
b. II Timothy 2:15
c. Romans 8:16
d. Revelation 3:14,22
Read Full Post »
CreatorWorship 