The Holy Spirit | The Bible Teaches

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead, who works in our hearts to transform us. In this lesson, we will study who the Holy Spirit is and how He works in our lives.

The Person of the Holy Spirit

Is the Holy Spirit a person or just a force?

Just an impersonal force A divine person: the Comforter who teaches and brings to remembrance A cosmic energy A symbol of God's power

What proves that the Holy Spirit is God?

The tradition of the church To lie to the Holy Spirit is to lie to God Nothing proves this He is only a force of God

“The Holy Spirit is a person, for He beareth witness with our spirits that we are the children of God.” — Ellen G. White, Evangelism, Ev 616.6

The Work of the Holy Spirit

What is one of the main works of the Holy Spirit?

To condemn sinners To convict the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment To destroy the wicked To reveal the future

Where does the Holy Spirit guide believers?

In any direction Into all truth Into mystical experiences Into human traditions

What does the Holy Spirit do in relation to Jesus?

Replaces Jesus Testifies of Jesus Competes with Jesus Ignores Jesus

The Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit

What are some characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit?

Wealth, success, and fame Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control Miracles, healings, and wonders Power, authority, and influence

For what purpose does the Holy Spirit distribute gifts?

For personal exaltation For the common good of the church For competition among Christians Only for religious leaders

Receiving the Holy Spirit

To whom does God give the Holy Spirit?

Only to special people To those who obey Him To all automatically Only to the apostles

What must we do to receive the Holy Spirit?

Do special works Ask our heavenly Father Wait passively Give offerings

“The power of God awaits their demand and reception. This promised blessing, claimed by faith, brings all other blessings in its train.” — Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, DA 672.1

What happens when we are filled with the Holy Spirit?

We become famous We receive power to be witnesses of Jesus We are exempt from temptations We no longer need to study the Bible

Now What?

The Holy Spirit is essential to our Christian life:

He is a divine person: The third person of the Trinity
He convicts and guides: He shows sin and leads to truth
He produces fruit: He transforms our character
He gives power: He enables us to witness

My Decision

I recognize the Holy Spirit as a divine person and desire His presence in my life. I ask that He convict me of sin, guide me into truth, and produce His fruit in me. I open my heart to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Yes, I believe and accept this truth.

12) The Holy Spirit