Few doctrines have been as misunderstood and misinterpreted as has the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Our text, however, is very specific in telling us precisely what this infilling is. Critically important to the understanding of spirit-filling is the construction of the verb behind the words be filled in our text.

Scriptures for Study: According to John 14:26 and 16:13–15, what is another purpose of Spirit-filling?

Few doctrines have been as misunderstood and misinterpreted as has the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Our text, however, is very specific in telling us precisely what this infilling is.

Scriptures for Study: Read Acts 6:1–6. What did God demand of the men chosen to serve? (Many believe this incident is the origin of the office of “deacon” [cf. 1 Tim. 3:8–13]).

We could examine many functions, offices, and duties of the Holy Spirit, but we briefly consider three basic categories here, which will help prepare us for the studies that follow.

Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses teach us about the indwelling Holy Spirit: 1 John 3:24; 4:13–16? Also, what does Paul go on to tell us in Romans 8:9–17?

While the Holy Spirit must be recognized as a person, He must also be acknowledged as God, the third member of the Godhead. There are several evidences of this truth.

Scriptures for Study: Read the following passages, noting how all three members of the Godhead are present: Matthew 3:16–17; John 14:15–17; Romans 8:9, 14–17; 1 John 5:7–8.

Many throughout history have denied that the Holy Spirit is actually a person. But there are, indeed, several blessed proofs of the Holy Spirit’s personality. These proofs fall into three major categories.

Scriptures for Study: Read the following verses in the Gospel of John: 14:16–17, 26; 15:26; 16:7–8, 13–14. How many times does the personal pronoun “He” appear in reference to the Holy Spirit?

While some good books have been written on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, there seems to be a lack of solidly biblical studies on the personal application of such doctrine. In short, we will concentrate our thoughts on the practical ministry of the Holy Spirit to the believer.

Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say about the Holy Spirit: Job 33:4; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Galatians 5:22–23; 2 Peter 1:20–21?

“Spirituality” is, indeed, a term that is used often but one that is seldom actually defined biblically. I humbly offer here a definition.

Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about being spiritual: 1 Corinthians 3:1; 14:37; Galatians 6:1?

In the first half of Revelation 22:16, Jesus declares: “I am the root and the offspring of David.” But in the second half, He announces something equally stunning: I am . . . the bright and morning star, which echoes Numbers 24:17.

Scriptures for Study: What did our Lord promise the church at Thyatira, the church that was clinging to paganism (Rev. 2:28)?

The words of our text were addressed to the seven churches in Asia, who were the original recipients of the book of Revelation (1:11). They state a glorious paradox: Christ was both a root and an offspring. But how can such a thing be?

Scriptures for Study: What encouragement does Hebrew 4:15 give us? How does this then apply to 1 Corinthians 10:13?