The Holy Spirit This morning as we look at the baptism of the Holy Spirit we will see how the Holy Spirit baptizes us into Christ, into the Church, and we will make some observations about this baptism . . . Baptism Defined – To immerse or place into something I. Aspect #1 The Holy Spirit Baptizes us into Christ – Read Galatians 3:26-28 – When we put our faith in Jesus Christ for salvation… Continue reading

The Holy Spirit This morning we will see the Holy Spirit’s work at salvation when we were born again to new life in Christ; washed & renewed; sanctified & justified; made righteous; and adopted . . . Regeneration Defined – Cleanses and renews the inner being, and imparts to us spiritual life I. Reborn – Read John 3:3-8 – Here there are two births identified one of flesh (water) and one of Spirit – Human… Continue reading

The Holy Spirit This morning we are going to see that the work of the Holy Spirit with the lost includes convicting them, pointing them to Jesus, urging them to believe, and granting them both repentance and faith . . . I. He Convicts Them – Read John 16:8-11 – The work of the Holy Spirit is to convict the world of sin, righteousness and Judgment – Define conviction – So, what are these three things… Continue reading

I. Conception – The first appearance of the Holy Spirit in the life of Christ at His conception – Read Luke 1:30-35 – Discuss the importance of the virgin conception of Christ    * The passing of the sin seed comes through the man  – Read Romans 5:12    * A virgin birth was the only way for Him to be sinless – A Holy Spirit miracle – The Holy Spirit’s involvement in Jesus’ conception… Continue reading

I. Creation – The Holy Spirit didn’t just arrive on the scene, He’s been active since before time began – We know from the first verse in the Bible that God created the heavens and the earth. Since the Holy Spirit is God He was there, but let’s take a look at other verses related to the Holy Spirit’s involvement in creation    * Read Gen 1:26 – God calls Himself, “Us” indicating plurality –… Continue reading

I. His Attributes as a Person – We begin our study by looking at the attributes ascribed to the Holy Spirit – 1 Cor 2:10-11 – He is intelligent – Searches all things and has knowledge – 1 Corinthians 2:3 – Able to teach – He teaches us the things of God – 1 Corinthians 12:11 – He has a will – The gifts He gives you are by His will – Romans 8:27 –… Continue reading

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I. People of Faith  v.32 – As the author of Hebrews wraps up this chapter he tells us that he didn’t have time to cover all the heroes of faith so he listed them:   * Gideon – Over came the Midianites after God widdled down his men from 30,000 to 300 so only God would get the credit. 3 groups of 100 men with lamps and trumpets (Judges 6-8) * Barak – Marched with 10K men… Continue reading

I. Israel  v.30 – During the time when Israel had come to the end of their sojourn in the desert they encamped across from Jericho which was the first city they were to encounter in their journey into the promise land – Read Joshua 5:13-6:5 – When they were told to march around the city once a day for 6 days and on the 7th day to march around the city 7 times, have the… Continue reading

I. Moses’ Parents  v.23 – We begin this story of Moses with His parents – They hid him for three months by faith because they saw he was a beautiful child and were not afraid of the King’s edict – This doesn’t seem much like faith, to hide! But let’s see – Ex 1:8-22 – The hiding was the act of faith because they were listening to God instead of obeying the king – To what… Continue reading