02.06. Pneumatology (Holy Spirit)
PNEUMATOLOGY (HOLY SPIRIT)
I. Nature
Names.
Spirit of God – Person, Executive of the Godhead Spirit of CHRIST. Romans 8:9 – Sent in Christ’s Name (John 14:26; John 16:14; Matthew 18:20; Romans 8:9-10) Comforter – John 14:1-31, John 15:1-27, John 16:1-33, John 17:1-26 Holy Spirit of the Holy One. Sanctification Holy Spirit of the Promise – Luke 24:49; Ezekiel 36:27; Galatians 3:14 Spirit of Truth – John 14:17 Spirit of Glory – 1 Peter 4:14 Spirit of Grace – Hebrews 10:29 Spirit of Wisdom & Knowledge Isaiah 11:2 Spirit of Life – Romans 8:2; Revelation 11:11 Spirit of Adoption – Romans 8:13
Symbols Fire – Isaiah 4:4; Matthew 3:11 Wind – Ezekiel 37:7-10; John 3:8; Acts 2:2 Water – Ezekiel 17:6; John 3:5; John 4:14; John 7:38,39 Seal – Ephesians 1:13; 2 Timothy 2:19 Oil - Psalms 92:10; Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38; 1 John 2:20 Dove– Matthew 3:16-17;
II. Personality 3rd person of the Godhead – Matthew 3:16-17; John 14:16 Has knowledge – Isaiah 11:2; Romans 8:27 Has feeling – Isaiah 63:10; Ephesians 4:30 Has will – 1 Corinthians 12:11
III. Attributes 1.Is Divine (Acts 5:3-4) 2. Eternal (Hebrews 9:14) 3. Omnipresent (Psalms 139:7) 4. Omniscient (John 14:26; John 16:13)
IV. Works 1.Active in Creation (Genesis 1:2; Job 33:4; Psalms 104:30).
2. Inspired the Bible Writers (2 Peter 1:21).
3. Empowered the conception of Christ (Luke 1:35).
4. Convicts of sin (John 16:8; Genesis 6:3).
5. Regenerates (John 3:5-6).
6. Counsels (John 14:16-17; John 16:7-14).
7. Brings assurance of salvation (Romans 8:15).
8. Teaches or enlightens (John 16:12-14; 1 Corinthians 2:13).
9. Aids in prayer (Romans 8:26-27).
10. Resurrected Christ (Romans 8:11; 1 Peter 3:18).
11. Calls to service (Acts 13:4).
12. Seals the elect’s salvation (Romans 8:23; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; Ephesians 1:13-14; Ephesians 4:30).
13. Indwells the believer (Romans 8:19; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 6:19).
14. Works in the church (1 Corinthians 12:7-11).
V. Baptism in the Holy Spirit It’s a promise of the Father (Acts 1:3).
It’s a promise of Jesus (John 16:1-33).
Baptizer – Jesus Christ (Matthew 3:11) Initial Sign – Speaking in Tongues (Acts 2:1-47, Acts 10:1-48) Meaning – Anointing, Filling, Being immersed Results – Power, boldness, guidance, miracles, gifts of the Spirit Means – Faith (Galatians 3:14), Laying of Hands (Acts 8:1-40) Prerequisites – Salvation, Desire, Prayer, Expectancy, Water Baptism VI. Gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:1-31) Gifts of Power – Faith, Healing, Miracles Gifts of Knowledge – Word of Kn. W/Wisdom, Discern./spirits Gifts of Speech – Tongues, Interpretation, Prophecy VII. Fruit Of Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) VIII. Offences Against the Spirit 1.Resisting the Spirit (Acts 7:51) 2.Insulting the Spirit (Hebrews 10:29) 3.Blaspheming (Matthew 12:31-32) 4.Grieving (Ephesians 4:30-31) 5.Lying (Acts 5:3) 6.Quenching (1 Thessalonians 5:19).