The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

ii. Spirit received by faith, not works Gal 3:2,14

Galatians 3:2 (NIV) 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

iii. Gives life Gal 5:25, 6:8, 1Pet 3:18

Galatians 5:25 (NIV) 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

Galatians 6:8 (NIV) 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

1 Peter 3:18 (NIV) 18 For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit,

iv. Born of the Spirit Jn 3:3

John 3:3 (NIV) 3 In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again."

v. Baptizes 1Cor 12:13

1 Corinthians 12:13 (NIV) 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free--and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.

b. Equips for service

i. Filled for service Lk 4:1,14

Luke 4:1 (NIV) 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert,

Luke 4:14 (NIV) 14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside.

ii. Gives gifts 1Cor 12:11

1 Corinthians 12:11 (NIV) 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

iii. Fills Eph 5:18

Ephesians 5:18 (NIV) 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

c. Gives assurance

i. Every child of God has the Spirit Gal 4:6

Galatians 4:6 (NIV) 6 Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father."

ii. Guarantee 2Cor 5:5

2 Corinthians 5:5 (NIV) 5 Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

iii. Seals 2Cor 1:22, Eph 1:13, 4:30,

2 Corinthians 1:22 (NIV) 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

iv. Indwells Jn 14:17, 1Cor 3:16, Eph 2:18, 1Jn 3:24

1 John 3:24 (NIV) 24 Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us.

v. Bears witness with our spirit Rom 8:16

Romans 8:16 (NIV) 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

d. Assists in our daily lives

i. Gives direction Matt 4:1, Lk 2:27, Acts 8:29, 10:19, 16:7, Rom 8:14

Romans 8:14 (NIV) 14 because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

ii. Comforts Jn 15:26

John 15:26 (NIV) 26 "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me.