In this final lesson on the Holy Spirit, we tackle several important clarifications to help round out our understanding of His nature and work. We explore the scriptural evidence that the Holy Spirit is not a "force," but a distinct person and truly God, holding the same authority and nature as the Father and the Son,.
Join us as we dive into the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit," distinguishing it from the laying on of hands and seeing its specific purpose in confirming Christ's authority at the start of the Kingdom,. We also address the common question: Is there a difference between having the Holy Spirit and possessing miraculous spiritual gifts?.
Key topics covered in this lesson:
- The Personhood and Deity of the Holy Spirit—He is a thinking, willing being,.
- Identifying the Holy Spirit as "another helper" like Jesus.
- The Baptism of the Holy Spirit as evidence for both Jews and Gentiles,.
- What it means for the Spirit to "dwell" in a Christian and how that relates to our relationship with the Father and Son,.
- The distinction between the indwelling Spirit and the reception of miraculous gifts.
- How walking in the Spirit is demonstrated through our conduct and the "fruit" we produce.
We hope these clarifications provide a clearer picture of how the Holy Spirit works in the lives of believers today, leading us through the Word and into a deeper relationship with God.
Matthew 28:19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.