His presence and power give us what we need to live a Godly life and be a witness in the world. Galatians 5:16-25The Holy Spirit sanctifies us. hagiasmos (hag-ee-as-mos’): consecration, sanctificationThe process of making or becoming holy or set apart. It is a principle of grace savingly wrought, whereby the heart becomes holy, and is … Continue reading Ghost Stories (7): The Holy Spirit in Us →

The Holy Spirit works in us similarly to how He worked within Jesus. John 14:15-18John 14:25-27John 15:26-27John 16:6-7John 16:12-14 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17even the Spirit of truth… and He will be in you. The PRESENCE of the Holy Spirit1 Corinthians … Continue reading Ghost Stories (6): The Holy Spirit’s Presence and Power →

The Holy Spirit works in us similarly to how He worked within Jesus. The Gospel Coalition: Redemption means to secure the release or recovery of persons or things by the payment of a price. It is a covenantal legal term closely associated with ransom, atonement, substitution, and deliverance, thus salvation. Before Christ, Redemption was ANTICIPATED.In … Continue reading Ghost Stories (5): The Holy Spirit in Redemption →

Isaiah 11:1-2 The Holy Spirit in Christ was both constant and permanent. John 1:32-34Matthew 12:25-27Hebrews 9:141 Peter 3:18Acts 1:1-3 The will of God the Father was commanded from Jesus the Son by/through the Holy Spirit.John 14:16-17John 16:7John 7:37-39 Acts 1:4-9Acts 2:1-41The Holy Spirit works in us similarly to how He worked within Jesus. Whatever the … Continue reading Ghost Stories (4): The Holy Spirit A.D. →

Numbers 11:1-35 Numbers 11:17The Holy Spirit B.C. came upon certain individuals, not upon all who believed in God. Numbers 11:25, 28, 29 The Holy Spirit B.C. was given selectively and (sometimes) temporarily to accomplish God’s purposes. Individuals: Bezalel (Exodus 31:1-5) Leaders: Moses, Joshua (Numbers 11:25, 27:18) Judges: Othniel, Gideon and Samson(Judges 3:10, 6:34, 13:25) Kings: … Continue reading Ghost Stories (3): The Holy Spirit B.C. →

The Nature of the Holy Spirit: Holy Spirit is fully God, and nothing less.Holy Spirit is a person, not an impersonal force. Genesis 1:1-2:3Holy Spirit was present at creation.Genesis 1:2Ruach (Hebrew) = breath, wind, spirit. Holy Spirit was responsible for creation.Genesis 1:1Genesis 1:26-27 Holy Spirit was involved in creation.Colossians 1:15-17Psalm 149:2Psalm 33:6 Psalm 19:1-6Romans 1:20 … Continue reading Ghost Stories (2): The Holy Spirit at Creation →

Ephesians 3:14, 16, 19 Matthew 3:1-12 pneuma= wind, breath, spirit.   Matthew 3:13-17 There is one God manifested in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  Key Idea 1: The Holy Spirit is God, not anything less. Holy Spirit is uncreated. Genesis 1:1 Holy Spirit is eternal Hebrews 9:14 Holy Spirit is omiscient … Continue reading Ghost Stories (1): The Nature of the Holy Spirit →