I. The Names / Nature of the Holy Spirit
Holy Eph. 1:13 The Holy Spirit
The Lord Acts 5:9 Spirit of the Lord
Christ 1Pet. 1:11 Spirit of Christ
Father Matt. 10:20 Spirit of the Father
God Matt. 3:16 Spirit of God
Truth John 14:17 Spirit of Truth
Grace Heb. 10:29 Spirit of Grace
Adoption Rom. 8:14-15 Spirit of Adoption
Life Rom. 8:2 Spirit of Life
Glory 1 Pet. 4:14 Spirit of Glory
Promise Eph. 1:13-14 Spirit of Promise
Comforter John 14:16-17 The Comforter
Wisdom Isa. 11:2 Spirit of Wisdom
Understanding Isa. 11:2 Spirit of Understanding
Counsel Isa. 11:2 Spirit of Counsel
Spirit of Might Isa. 11:2 Spirit of Might
Knowledge Isa. 11:2 Spirit of Knowledge
Fear of the Lord Isa. 11:2 Spirit of the Fear of the Lord
** Note: Compare the Holy Spirit in Isa. 11:2 with the Lord Jesus Christ in Isa. 9:6 **
II. The Work of the Holy Spirit – (not exhaustive)
A. Gives & sustains life – Gen. 2:7, Job 33:4, John 20:22
B. Reproves the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment – John 16:8
C. Teaches & guides man into all truth – John 16:13
D. Dwells inside of believers – 1Cor. 3:16
E. Fills & empowers believers – Rom. 15:19, 1Cor. 2:4
III. The Presence & Power of the Holy Spirit
A. The Holy Spirit brings you into God’s presence – Ps. 16:11, Ex. 33:14
B. The Holy Spirit helps in prayer – Jude 20, Rom. 8:26
C. The Holy Spirit inspires us to worship – John 4:24, Phil. 3:3
D. The Holy Spirit leads us to give thanks – Eph. 5:18-21, 1 Thes. 2:13
E. The Holy Spirit gives us power – Luke 24:49, Acts 1:8, 1 Thes. 1:4-5, Eph. 3:16
F. The Holy Spirit performs miracles through us – John 14:12, Heb. 2:4
G. The Holy Spirit liberates us to love – Col. 1:3-5,8; Gal. 5:22; Rom. 15:30
H. The Holy Spirit produces the good harvest in us – Gal. 6:7-8
I. The Holy Spirit produces fruit in us – John 15:4-5; Gal. 5:22-23
- Love
- Joy
- Peace
- Longsuffering
- Kindness
- Goodness
- Faithfulness
- Gentleness
- Self-control
IV. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – I Cor. 12:4-11
A. Word of wisdom
B. Word of knowledge
C. Faith
D. Healings
E. Miracles
F. Prophecy
G. Discerning of spirits
H. Tongues
I. Interpretation of tongues
V. The Ministries of the Holy Spirit – I Cor. 12:28-31
A. Apostles
B. Prophets
C. Teachers
D. Workers of Miracles
E. Workers of Healings
F. Helpers
G. Administrators
H. Speakers in Various Tongues