"THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD"

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"THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD" 1 An Important
Subject For Our Study

• 1. This lesson begins a series of studies on the
  Holy Spirit...
• a. One might ask, "Why such a study?"
• b. Is it important to spend several lessons
  dealing with this subject alone?
• 2. An understanding and appreciation of the Holy
  Spirit is indeed important, and the purpose of
  this introductory lesson is to make sure we
  understand why
• The value of studying about the Spirit is to be
  seen in noticing His prominence in several
  areas...

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THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD

• I. THE PROMINENCE OF THE SPIRIT IN "THE BIBLE"
• A. HIS MENTION IN THE OLD TESTAMENT...
• B. HIS MENTION IN THE NEW TESTAMENT...
• To understand much of the Bible itself, one
  needs to understand (as much as humanly possible)
  such a prominent figure as the Holy Spirit!
• Imagine someone saying they understood the story
  of the Bible, but did not know much about
  Abraham! Lets Note also...

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THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD

• II. THE PROMINENCE OF THE SPIRIT IN "THE LIFE OF
  CHRIST"
• A. HIS INVOLVEMENT IN THE BIRTH OF JESUS...
• B. HIS PRESENCE AT THE BAPTISM BY JOHN...
• C. HIS PRESENCE DURING THE TEMPTATIONS IN THE
  WILDERNESS...
• D. HIS POWER DURING JESUS' MINISTRY...

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THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD

• III. THE PROMINENCE OF THE SPIRIT IN "THE
  CHRISTIAN'S LIFE"
• A. HIS INVOLVEMENT IN OUR BECOMING CHRISTIANS...
• B. HIS PRESENCE IN OUR LIVES AS CHRISTIANS
• Future lessons will discuss these things in
  greater detail.
• Suffice it to say that since the Holy Spirit is
  so involved in our lives as Christians, it
  behooves us to understand the proper relationship
  we are to sustain with the Spirit!
• Finally, the need to study what the Bible teaches
  concerning the Spirit is seen when we
  consider...

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THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD

• IV. THE PROMINENCE OF THE SPIRIT REGARDING "TRUTH
  AND ERROR"
• A. HE IS THE SOURCE OF GOD'S TRUTH...
• B. HE IS THE SUBJECT OF MUCH ERROR...
• 1. Many people misunderstand
• a. The baptism of the Holy Spirit
• b. The gift of the Holy Spirit
• c. The spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit
• d. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit
• 2. Many attribute "impressions or "intuitive
  feelings" to being "led by the Spirit"
• a. Ignorant of how the Holy Spirit leads us
• b. Attributing to the "Holy Spirit" what is
  really the "human spirit"

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THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD

• 1. It should be evident that our chosen subject
  is indeed an important one...
• a. As our understanding of the Holy Spirit
  increases, so will our appreciation for Him
• b. Our next study will consider what is revealed
  about the personality of the Holy Spirit
• 2. As important as understanding the Holy Spirit
  might be...
• a. It is not essential to have a comprehensive
  knowledge of the Spirit to become a child of God
• b. Any more than understanding the birth process
  when we were physically born
• What is essential is that we respond to the terms
  of pardon revealed by the Holy Spirit in the
  gospel of Christ - Acts 236-38

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• Acts 236-38
• 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know
  assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus,
  whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
• 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in
  their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest
  of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we
  do?
• 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be
  baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus
  Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall
  receive the GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST.
• HOW CAN WE HELP?