John 16:7-11
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a The Holy Spirit had a role in creation. (Gen.1:2; Ps. 104:30; Job 33:4; Ps. 33:6)
b. He indwells believers (Joseph, Moses,Joshua and others.)
c. He bestows gifts and abilities. (Ex. 31:3)
2. Inspiration
“theo-pneutos” = God-breathed
(II Tim. 3:16; II Peter 1:21; Matt. 22:43, II Sam. 23:2; Acts 1:16, 4:25, 28:25)
3. Illumination
Not only is the Holy Spirit the author of God's revelation, He also sheds light on it so we can better understand it.
4. works in the life of the individual Christian
a. baptism of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38; John 3:3,5; Titus 3:5; Rom. 8:16)
b. filling of the Holy Spirit (Eph. 5:18)
- do not quench the Holy Spirit (I Thess 5:19)
- do not grieve the Holy Spirit (Eph. 4:30)
- walk in the Spirit (Gal. 5:16)c. conviction of the Holy Spirit (John 16:7-11)
c. conviction of the Holy Spirit (John 16:7-11)
1. sin
2. righteousness
3. judgment
d. intercession of the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:26-28)
God always answers what the Holy Spirit prays for.