The Spirit Empowers

John 16; Romans 8; 1 Corinthians 2

The Holy Spirit begins the work of salvation through the ministry of conviction and then continues by guiding the person toward truth and leading those who trust in Christ.

After Jesus completed His work of paying for sin on the cross, He returned to be with the Father but sent the Holy Spirit. The Spirit then continues ministering to the believer by leading them and attesting to their newfound life through Jesus.

Because we have been saved by God, we seek to fulfill our mission of sharing the gospel and trusting not in our own power, but in the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit to change lives.

Adoption

Romans 8:15-17

Cancer, The Dreaded Word

John 14:27

Stepping Back

1 Corinthians 2:14

The Inspired Word of God

John 16:13-14

Sharing the Gospel

John 16:8-11

Conviction

John 16:8

The Spirit Enables

The disciples obeyed Jesus and waited for the Holy Spirit to come as promised, an arrival that was marked by great power from God.

Jesus had instructed His disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit because He would empower them to be His witnesses on earth. As promised, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples, filled them and empowered them to complete the mission they had been given. God gives the Holy Spirit to all who trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior, and the Spirit changes us to be more like Jesus.

Because the Holy Spirit changes us to be more like Christ each day, we rely on the Holy Spirit as we share the gospel, call people to repentance and faith, and live in community.

Responsibility

Acts 2:13

Acts 13"44-52

Jesus is God!

Hebrews 1:1-4