Holy Spirit

1. The Holy Spirit’s part in our salvation:

A. We must be born of & made alive by the Spirit:

John 16:8,9         [The Holy Spirit reproves & convicts men of their sin]

John 3:5-8         Except a man be born of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God

John 6:63           It is the Spirit that quickeneth (gives life)

Titus 3:5             He saved us by the washing of regeneration, & renewing of the Holy Ghost

               (See also 2Thes.2:13; Eph.2:1)

B. A measure of God’s Spirit is given to us when we’re saved:

2 Corinthians.1:22            Who hath sealed us, & given us the earnest (deposit) of the Spirit

Ephesians 1:13,14             After ye believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit

Ephesians 4:30               The Holy Spirit, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption

C. The Holy Spirit assures us that we are saved:

Romans 8:16       Spirit beareth witness that we are children of God

1 Jn.3:24b           We know He abideth in us, by the Spirit

1 Jn.4:13              Hereby know we that…He (dwelleth) in us, because He hath given us of His Spirit

D. The Holy Spirit testifies Jesus is the truth:

John 15:26          The Spirit of truth…shall testify of Me (Jesus)

John 16:14          He (the Spirit) shall glorify Me

2. The baptism (or overflowing) of the Holy Spirit:

A. Jesus gives us the Holy Spirit:

Matthew 3:11      He (Jesus) shall baptise you with the Holy Ghost

Luke 24:49          I send the promise of My Father upon you …ye [shall] be endued (clothed) with power from on high

John 7:38,39       Out of his belly flow rivers of living water… the Spirit

John 14:16          I will pray the Father & He shall give you (a) Comforter

John 16:7             I will send Him (the Comforter) unto you

Acts 2:1-4            [Spirit poured out on Christians on day of Pentecost]

B. When Christians receive the baptism of the Spirit:

Acts 8:15-17       [Samaritans baptised with the Spirit after salvation]

Acts 19:2             Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? They said, We have not

Acts 10:44-46     [Cornelius’ household was filled with the Holy Spirit at the same time they received Jesus]

C. Receiving the Holy Spirit:

Acts 19:1,2          Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?

Luke 11:9-13      If ye know how to give good gifts…how much more shall (God) give Holy Spirit to them that ask Him?

1 Corinthians 6:19            Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost (See also 1Cor.3:16)

Ephesians 5:18b Be filled with the Spirit

D. The Spirit is often given by “laying on of hands”:

Acts 8:15-17       [Peter & John laid hands on the Samaritan believers]

Acts 19:6             [Paul laid hands on the Ephesian believers]

3. The purpose of the Holy Spirit baptism:

A. The Holy Spirit anoints us with power to witness:

Acts 1:8               Ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you & ye shall be witnesses unto Me

Luke 4:18            The Spirit of the Lord hath anointed me to preach the gospel (See also Isa.61:1,2)

John 15:26          The Spirit of truth…shall testify of Me (Jesus)

Acts 4:29,31        They were filled with the Holy Ghost & spake the Word of God with boldness

Acts 5:32             Ye are His witnesses, & so is also the Holy Ghost

Micah 3:8            I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord…to declare to Israel his sin

B. Transforms us into a new person:

1 Samuel 10:6     The Spirit will come upon thee, and thou shalt…be  turned into another man

Psalms 51:10-13 [Creates a clean heart & a right spirit]

C. Gives us a closer relationship with Jesus:

Ephesians 5:18,19             Be filled with the Spirit…singing & making melody in your heart to the Lord

               (See also Jn.14:16-18)

D. Minding the things of the Spirit brings life & peace:

Romans 8:5-7     They that are after the Spirit mind things of the Spirit

Galatians 5:16,17   Walk in the Spirit, & ye shall not fulfil lust of the flesh

E. The Spirit brings forth virtues in our lives:

Galatians 5:22,23  The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace [etc.]

Romans 5:5         The love of God is shed in our hearts by Holy Ghost

Romans 14:17     Righteousness & peace & joy in the Holy Ghost

Romans 15:13     Abound in hope through power of the Holy Ghost

1 Corinthians 12:4-11      [The Spirit gives us different kinds of spiritual gifts]

F. The Holy Spirit comforts us:

John 14:16,26     The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost

John 16:7             I will send (the Comforter) unto you

Acts 9:31b           Walking in the comfort of the Holy Ghost

Romans 8:1         There is no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk…after the Spirit

1 Peter 4:14         If ye be reproached, happy are ye; for the Spirit of God resteth upon you

G. The Holy Spirit & prayer:

Romans 8:26,27 We know not what we should pray for…but the Spirit  maketh intercession for us according to will of God

Jude 1:20             Building up yourselves…praying in the Holy Ghost

H. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth:

John 16:13b        When the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth

1 John 5:6b         The Spirit beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth

               (See also Jn.14:17a; 15:26; 16:13a.)

4. Gifts of the Holy Spirit:

A. The Spirit gives us wisdom & guidance:

Mark 13:11         It is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost

Luke 12:11,12    The Holy Ghost shall teach you…what ye ought to say

John 14:26b        Holy Ghost shall teach you all things & bring all things to your remembrance (See also 1Jn.2:27)

John 16:13a        The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

1 Corinthians 2:9,10         God hath revealed them to us by His Spirit…yea, the deep things of God

1 Corinthians 2:12            We have received the Spirit that we might know the  things that are freely given to us of God

1 Corinthians 2:13            We speak words which the Holy Ghost teacheth

1 Corinthians 12:8            [The Spirit gives word of wisdom, word of knowledge]

Ephesians 1:17   May God give you the spirit of wisdom & revelation

2 Timothy 1:13,14            Hold fast sound words…keep by the Holy Ghost

B. The Holy Spirit gives us the gift of prophecy:

1 Corinthians 12:7a,10     To one is given by the Spirit…prophecy

John 16:13b        Spirit of truth will show you things to come

Acts 2:17,18        I will pour out of My Spirit…your sons & your daughters shall prophesy (See also Joel 2:28,29.)

2 Peter 1:21         Prophecy came…[when] men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost

C. The Holy Spirit gives us discernment:

Isaiah 11:2,3       The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him…he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes

1 Corinthians 2:12-15      [We have received the Spirit of God and can spiritually discern matters]

1 Corinthians 12:10          [Gives gift of discernment of spirits] (Also 1Jn.4:1-6)

D. The Spirit gives faith, healing & miracles:

1 Corinthians 12:9            To another faith by the same Spirit; to another gifts of healing by same Spirit

1 Corinthians 12:10          To another the working of miracles

E. The Spirit leads & checks (restrains) us:

Acts 8:29             [Specific directions:] The Spirit said to Philip

Acts 16:6,7          [Restrains:] The Spirit suffered (permitted) them not

Romans 8:14       As many as are led by Spirit of God are sons of God

Isaiah 30:21        [Spirit says:] This is the way; walk ye in it

F. The gift of tongues:

Acts 2:1-4            Spoke with other tongues as Spirit gave them utterance

1 Corinthians 12:10          To another interpretation of tongues (See 1Cor.14:13)

1 Corinthians 12:10,11    To another diverse kinds of tongues…all these worketh the Spirit

1 Corinthians 13:1            Speak with the tongues of men & of angels

1 Corinthians 14:2            He that speaketh in an unknown tongue…in the Spirit he speaketh mysteries

1 Corinthians 14:4            He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth (strengthens) himself

G. God’s Spirit strengthens us:

Ephesians 3:16   Be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man

               (See also Judg.14:6,19; 15:14,15 about Samson.)

5. Freedom of the Holy Spirit:

1 Corinthians 3:17b          Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty

Romans 8:2         The law of the Spirit…hath made me free from the law of sin & death

Romans 8:15       Ye have not received the spirit of bondage to fear, but the Spirit of adoption

Galatians 5:18    If ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law

2 Timothy 1:7     God hath (given) us the Spirit of power, of love & of a sound mind

6. The Holy Spirit inspires unity of believers:

Acts 4:31,32        They were all filled with the Holy Ghost…& the multitude were of one heart, & of one soul

1 Corinthians 12:13          By the Spirit are we all baptized into one body

2 Corinthians 13:14          The communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all

7. Other points about the ministry of the Spirit:

Acts 8:17-20       [The Holy Spirit cannot be bought; it’s a gift]

Acts 20:28           Feed the flock…Holy Ghost hath made you overseers

Romans 8:11       He shall quicken (make alive, resurrect) your bodies by His Spirit that dwelleth in you

8. Obeying the Holy Spirit:

A. The Holy Spirit is given to the obedient:

Proverbs 1:23     Turn at My reproof, I will pour out My Spirit unto you

Acts 5:32             The Holy Ghost, Whom God hath given to them that obey Him

B. Obey the Spirit once you are Spirit-filled:

Gal.5:25            If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit

1 Peter 1:22         Seeing that ye obey the truth through the Spirit… see that ye love one another

Revelations 2:29  Hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches

C. Warnings to obey the Spirit & not resist it:

Romans 8:5-6     [Living according to Spirit is life & peace; being carnally minded causes death]

1 Corinthians 2:14  The natural (carnal) man receiveth not the things of the Spirit, for they are foolishness unto him

Ephesians 4:29,30   Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, grieve not the Holy Spirit

1 Thessalonians.5:19   Quench not the Spirit

Hebrews 3:7-10  The Holy Ghost saith, Harden not your hearts

D. Results of resisting the Holy Spirit:

Genesis 6:3a       My Spirit shall not always strive with man

Isaiah 63:10        They rebelled & vexed (grieved) His Holy Spirit, therefore He…fought against them

Acts 7:51-53       Ye do always resist the Holy Ghost [resulting in them persecuting the prophets & disobeying God]

Acts 20:22,23     [Paul ignored the Spirit’s warnings, resulting in imprisonment & finally being beheaded–See also Acts 21:10-14]

  1. THE HOLY SPIRIT IN JESUS’ LIFE:
    ■ Mary was with child of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 1:18)
    ■ Jesus was conceived of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 1:20)
    ■ The Holy Ghost anointed Him (Luke 3:21–22)
    ■ Jesus’ ministry began with Him being full of the Holy Ghost (Luke 4:1)
    ■ God anointed Jesus with Holy Ghost and power (Acts 10:38)
    ■ God gave Him the Spirit without measure (John 3:34)
    ■ Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness (Luke 4:1)
    ■ He cast out devils by the Spirit (Matthew 12:28)
    ■ The Spirit raised Jesus from the dead (Romans 8:11; 1 Peter 3:18)
  1. OTHER BIBLE EXAMPLES:
    A. Examples of being filled with the Holy Spirit:
    ■ Bezaleel (Exodus 31:2–5)
    ■ Saul (1 Samuel 10:6,9–10)
    ■ David (1 Samuel 16:13)
    ■ John the Baptist (Luke 1:15)
    ■ Elizabeth (Luke 1:41–42)
    ■ Zacharias (Luke 1:67)
    ■ Simeon (Luke 2:25–26)
    ■ Jesus (Luke 4:1)
    ■ Christians on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1–4)
    ■ Early church deacons (Acts 6:3–5,7)
    ■ Paul (Acts 9:17)
    ■ Barnabas (Acts 11:22–24)

B. The Spirit’s anointing of power in time of need:
■ Peter was anointed to preach (Acts 4:8)
■ The early church [the first believers] prayed during persecution and was
filled with the Holy Ghost (Acts 4:29–31)
■ Stephen’s witness (Acts 7:55)
■ The Spirit empowered Paul to smite the sorcerer with blindness
(Acts 13:9–11)
■ The persecuted disciples were filled with the Holy Ghost (Acts 13:50–52)


Special chapters about the Holy Spirit: John 14, Acts 2, Romans 8