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Present Day Ministry of the Holy Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit How did He work before Pentecost? What does He do today? What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit? Who does the baptizing? Do we receive the "baptism" when we are saved? Should we seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Who can receive the Holy Spirit? How do we receive Him? What happens when we receive Him? Speaking in Tongues? Empowerment by the Holy Spirit? What is our responsibility? How do we relate to Him? Who is the Holy Spirit? Matthew 28:19 Third Person of the Godhead 1 John 5:7 The Spirit is Truth In Heaven the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit are one On earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; agree as one How did He work before Pentecost? Matthew 1:18 Mary conceived Jesus by the Holy Spirit Matthew 1:20 God testifies the Holy Spirit caused Jesus' conception Mark 12:36 David prophesied by the Holy Spirit Luke 1:15 John the Baptist filled with the Holy Spirit, from the womb Luke 1:35 The Holy Spirit will come upon you The power of the Highest will overshadow you Luke 1:41 Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit Luke 1:67 Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit He Prophesied Luke 2:25 The Holy Spirit was upon him It was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit He came by the Spirit into the temple Luke 3:22 The Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him Now Jesus Himself began His ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit Luke 4:1 Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit Was led by the Spirit into the wilderness Acts 1:16 The Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David Acts 28:25 The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet Hebrews 9:8 The Holy Spirit indicating Hebrews 10:15 The Holy Spirit also witnesses to us He had said before This covenant that I will make, says the LORD The Spirit of Christ in them indicating He testified Preached the gospel by the Holy Spirit 2 Pet 1:19 Holy men spoke by the Holy Spirit What does He do today? Luke 12:10 Not you, but the Holy Spirit. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven The Holy Spirit will teach you John 14:23 The Holy Spirit our Helper Father will send in My name He will teach you Bring to your remembrance all Jesus said Acts 7:51 They were cut to the heart Full of the Holy Spirit Acts 9:10 The Lord said in a vision Specific instructions Receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit Acts 9:31 Comfort of the Holy Spirit Acts 13:2 The Holy Spirit said I have called them Acts 13:4 Sent out by the Holy Spirit Acts 15:28 Seemed good to the Holy Spirit Acts 16:6 Forbidden by the Holy Spirit Acts 20:22 Bound in the (his) spirit Holy Spirit testifies Acts 20:32 The Holy Spirit made you overseers Acts 21:8 Four virgin daughters prophesied Thus says the Holy Spirit 1 Cor 2:13-15 Not in words of man's wisdom What the Holy Spirit teaches Compare spiritual things with spiritual Natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God Rom 9:1 The conscience bears witness in the Holy Spirit 1 John 5:6 The Spirit bears witness The Spirit is truth Father, Word Holy Spirit are one Spirit, water and blood These three agree as one What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit? John 7:37-39 Rivers of living water He spoke concerning the Spirit Those believing in Him would receive Holy Spirit given to the Church Acts 1:2 Christ through the Holy Spirit gave commandments to the apostles Promise of the Father Be baptized with the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1 Day of Pentecost All filled with the Holy Spirit Spoke with other tongues The Spirit gave utterance In the last days, says God I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh Sons and daughters prophesy Young men see visions Old men dream dreams On menservants and maidservants I will pour My Spirit They shall prophesy Wonders in the heavens Signs in the earth Acts 11:15 The Holy Spirit fell upon them As upon us (it has not passed away) Baptized with the Holy Spirit Who does the baptizing? Mat 3:11, Mark 1:8, Luke 3:16 He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit Luke 11:9-13 Ask, Seek, Knock Father gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him John 1:33,34 Spirit descending, and remaining on Him He baptizes with the Holy Spirit Acts 5:32 So is the Holy Spirit whom God has given Do we receive the "baptism" when we are born again? John 20:22 He breathed on them and said "Receive the Holy Spirit" (First "Born Again" experience.) Acts 8:5-24 Preached the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ 12 Both men and women were baptized 14 When the apostles heard they sent Peter and John to them 15 Who prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit 16 He had fallen upon none 16 Only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus (born again, water baptized believers) 17 They laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit was given in this case by the laying on of hands 18 Offered money The gift of God is not for sale! Acts 10:36-48 God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power 38 He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil 38 God was with Him 44 While Peter was speaking 44 The Holy Spirit fell upon those who heard the word 45 Those of the circumcision who believed were astonished 45 The gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles 46 They heard them speak with tongues and magnify God (a singular evidence is tongues and prophesy) 48 Baptized in water after receiving the Holy Spirit just as the 120 at Pentecost Acts 19:1 "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" 2 Had not heard there is a Holy Spirit 3 Baptized Into John's baptism 4 John's was a baptism of repentance 5 They should believe on Christ Jesus 5 Baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus 6 Paul had laid hands on them and the Holy Spirit came upon them 6 They spoke with tongues and prophesied Ephesians 1:13,14 In Him you trusted 13 Believed, sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise Titus 3:3-7 We were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived 5 Renewed by the Holy Spirit 6 He poured out on us abundantly 6 Through Jesus Should we seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Acts 1:8 You shall receive power Acts 6:3-6 Seek out men full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom (equipped for service) 5 Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit Acts 11:24 Barnabas full of the Holy Spirit and of faith Acts 13:52 Filled with joy and the Holy Spirit Acts 13:9 Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit Romans 15:13-16 May God fill you with all joy and peace in believing Abound by the power of the Holy Spirit 16 Sanctified by the Holy Spirit Romans 5:5 Hope does not disappoint Love of God poured out by the Holy Spirit Romans 14:16-18 The kingdom of God is righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit He is in you He is from God You are not your own, you were bought at a great price Your body and your spirit belong to God 2 Cor 6:4-10 By the Holy Spirit Who can receive the Holy Spirit? Acts 11:15-16 The Holy Spirit fell upon them (anyone who believes in Jesus Christ as Savior) 16 You shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit Acts 15:8-10 God acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit 8 Just as He did to the 120 in the upper room Ephesians 1:13,14 You heard the gospel You believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise How do we receive Him? Acts 2:38,39 Repent and be baptized You shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit Acts 10:29-47 God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power 44 The Holy Spirit fell upon those who heard the word 45 The gift of Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles 46 They heard them speak with tongues and magnify God (a singular evidence is tongues and prophesy) 47-48 Baptized in water after receiving the Holy Spirit just as the 120 at Pentecost Acts 19:1 "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" They should believe on Christ Jesus Paul had laid hands on them and the Holy Spirit came upon them They spoke with tongues and prophesied Ephesians 1:13,14 In Him you trusted Believed, sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise What happens when we receive Him? Mark 16:17 Signs should follow believers 17 They should cast out demons 17 Speak with tongues 18 Deal with principalities and powers 18 They should lay hands on the sick and see them recover Acts 1:8 You receive power with the Holy Spirit baptism You receive power to witness for Him Acts 2:1-21 They were filled with the Holy Spirit 4 Began to speak with tongues, as the Spirit gave utterance 11 speaking in tongues the wonderful works of God 17 Prophesy, see visions, dream dreams. 19 Wonders in heaven, and signs on earth Acts 2:33 Christ was exalted to the right hand of God Received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit He poured out what we can now see and hear. (There is always evidence with the filling of the Holy Spirit Acts 4:8-12 Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said (Effectual ministry is only by the power of the Holy Spirit) Speaking in Tongues Jude 1:20 Build yourselves up, praying in the Holy Spirit (Prayer language, tongues of men and of angels) 1 Corinthians 12:3-19 (All these verses apply to the church in assembly, not private worship) No one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit Diversities of gifts Same Spirit Different ministries, same Lord Differing activities, same God Manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all Word of wisdom through the Spirit Word of knowledge through the Spirit Faith by the same Spirit Gifts of healings by the same Spirit Working of miracles Prophecy Discerning of spirits Different kinds of tongues (for use in the assembly) Interpretation of tongues (for use in the assembly) The same Spirit works all things Distributes as He wills 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 The body of Christ God has appointed in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 Without Love I am nothing When knowledge passes away only then will prophecies, tongues, vanish away. 1 Corinthians 14:1-6 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, especially to prophesy (this is a command of the Apostle) Speaking in tongues is speaking to God Speaking mysteries in our spirit Prophesying speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to the assembly When we prophesy we edify the church Paul wishes everyone spoke with tongues But even more that we prophesy Speak by revelation, by knowledge, by prophesying, and by teaching 1 Corinthians 14:18-23 Paul says He speaks with tongues more than all In church speak with understanding Tongues are a sign to unbelievers Prophesying for believers 1 Corinthians 14:39,40 Desire earnestly to prophesy Do not forbid to speak with tongues Do all things decently and in order Empowerment by the Holy Spirit Ephesians 4:29 Speak what is edifying, impart grace Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption Be kind and forgive by the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:1 Imitate God as loving children Walk in love as Christ loved us and gave Himself for us 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8 The gospel must be preached in power in the Holy Spirit In much assurance you became followers of the Lord Joy is of the Holy Spirit It is God, who has given us His Holy Spirit 2 Timothy 1:13,14 Hold fast what you have heard In faith and love in Christ Jesus The Holy Spirit dwells in us Hebrews 2:1 Pay attention to what we have heard God bears witness with signs and wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit Hebrews 3:7-9 Holy Spirit speaks Today, hear His voice What is our responsibility when we receive Him? Matthew 28:19-20 Make disciples Baptize in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Teach them to observe everything Christ taught Acts 4:31 They prayed , the place where they were was shaken They were all filled with the Holy Spirit They spoke the word of God with boldness 1 Corinthians 14:1-6 Pursue love , and desire spiritual gifts, especially to prophesy (this is a command of the Apostle) Speaking in tongues is speaking to God Speaking mysteries in our spirit Prophesying speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to the assembly When we prophesy we edify the church Paul wishes everyone spoke with tongues But even more that we prophesy Speak by revelation, by knowledge, by prophesying, and by teaching How are we to relate to Him? Matthew 12:28-32 Don't speak against the Holy Spirit Mark 3:28 Do not blaspheme against the Holy Spirit Acts 5:3 Do not lie to the Holy Spirit Galatians 5:15-23 Walk in the fruit of our spirits given and empowered by the Holy Spirit Hebrews 6:4-6 Partakers of the Holy Spirit Philippians 2:1 Fellowship in, with, of the Holy Spirit 2 Corinthians 13:14 The communion of the Holy Spirit tfm@threshingfloor.org Return to the Threshing Floor Ministries Home Page Copyright ©1996-2008 Daniel R. Milburn, All rights reserved |
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