The Holy Spirit
Synergy Lesson - January 24, 2024
*Notes & References taken from "Forgotten God" by Francis Chan
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Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit... |
Scripture References |
...is a person |
John 14:17, Matt. 28:19, 2 Cor 13:14 |
...is God |
Acts 5:3-4 |
...is eternal and holy |
John 14:16, Hebrews 9:14, Romans 1:4, Romans 5:5 |
...has His own mind, and He prays for us |
Romans 8:27 |
...has emotions |
Isaiah 63:10, Ephesians 4:30 |
...has His own desires and will |
1 Corinthians 12:11 |
...is all-powerful, all-present, and all-knowing |
Zechariah 4:6, Psalm 139:7-8, 1 Cor. 2:10, Isaiah 40:13 |
What does the Holy Spirit do in believers’ lives?
The Holy Spirit... |
Scripture References |
…helps us speak when we are in precarious situations and need to bear witness |
Mark 13:11, Luke 12:12 |
..is our Counselor who teaches and reminds us what we need to know and remember. He is our comforter, advisor, encourager, and strength |
Psalm 143:10, Acts 9:31, Acts 13:2, Acts 15:28, 1 Cor. 2:9-10, 1 John 5:6-8 |
…gives us power to be God’s witnesses, draws people to the gospel, equips us with strength to accomplish God’s purposes, and draws us closer to Jesus. |
Acts 1:8, Romans 8:26, Ephesians 3:16-19 |
… sets us free from sins we cannot get rid of on our own. This is a lifelong process we entered into when we first believed. |
Romans 8:2 |
…has given us a spirit of adoption as children, which leads us into intimacy with the Father, instead of relationship based on fear and slavery. |
Romans 8:15-16 |
…convicts people of sin. He does this before we enter into relationship with God and as we journey through life as believers. |
John 16:7-11, 1 Thessalonians 1:5 |
…brings us life and freedom. In our world that is plagued with death, this is a profound truth that points to real hope. |
Romans 8:10-11, 2 Corinthians 3:17 |
…gives us power to abound with hope because our God is a God of hope, who fills His children with all joy and peace. |
Romans 15:13 |
…sanctifies us as we bear the fruit of being led by Him: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. |
2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 5:22-23 |
…empowers us with spiritual gifts in our lives for the purpose of the common good. |
1 Corinthians 12:7 |