The Holy Spirit

2Timothy 3:16-17
We want to be a “man of God who is thoroughly equipped”
In order to do that we need to get into the meat and potatoes of the Word
The Unlimited Measure of the Holy Spirit
Jesus was the only One given the Spirit without limit (John 3:31)
We will see different manifestations of the Spirit and it can be difficult to understand what that all means—we will deal with some of these questions
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Occurred two times (Poured out to Jews and Gentiles—Acts 2 and Acts 10)
Characteristics of the Holy Spirit:
Joel 2:16-21 is a prediction by the prophet—Baptism of the Holy predicted
Luke 24:45-49 we see Jesus confirming that God will send what He promised—A distinction between the Baptism of the Holy Spirit was promised, not commanded for all.
It came without warning. People were not praying and asking for it when it happened (Acts 2:1-6). People were blown away when it happened.
They were speaking in other languages (Acts 2:4), which was a sign of the outpouring.
We see in Acts 10:1-23 that Peter came to the realization through God that the Gentiles were also able to receive salvation, and verse 44-48 shows the Baptism of the HS, like Acts 2, making that reality apparent to all.
Baptism of Repentance
Mark 1:4-5 we see a baptism (with repentance) for forgiveness of sins, under the Old Covenant, as a buffer to usher in the New Covenant.
Acts 19:1- makes it obvious that John's Baptism was obsolete at that time because there was another covenant at that point.
We see a before and after revealed in the Scriptures, where there was a time when the Holy Spirit was not with everyone under the OT, then He was present under the NT.
Indwelling Distinction
Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus mentions baptism and receiving the Holy Spirit
1Peter 3:18-21 baptism is not just getting a bath, but you are getting connected with the very resurrection of Christ through baptism
Reference written about 62AD, similar time as Ephesians 4:1-6, which states that at that time there is only one baptism—which one was the one at that point?
It is pretty easy in context to see the one that is left
Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Acts 8:14-23 gifts were received through the laying on of hands by the apostles
Philip was an amazing evangelist, spiritual leader, yet he could not impart those gifts
Acts 19:-7 Paul was the apostle to the Gentiles, so he had the ability also to pass on the gifts
What is the purpose of the miraculous gifts?
Mark 16:15-20 to confirm the message of the gospel and get the word out!
Hebrews 2:1-4 purpose stated again, yet here stated in the past tense. What does that mean? Does it mean that it doesn't happen anymore (approximately 68AD)? That is what we have to assume.
1Corinthians 13:8-13 evidence that the gifts pass and we have faith, hope, and love—the more important things remain!
New Covenant Role of Holy Spirit
Acts 2:38 receive the gift of the Holy Spirit
2Corinthians 1:21- God's seal of ownership
2Corinthians 5:5
Ephesians 1:13-14
John 14:15-17 promised by Jesus
It is awesome how Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as a person
It is important not to neglect understanding the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives
How much do we really know about Him, think about Him, experience Him?
What if someone randomly asked you about the Holy Spirit, could you describe who He is and what role He plays in your life?
John the Baptist was filled with the Holy Spirit before he was born (verse). Yet he never spoke in tongues or did a miraculous sign. He was simply a godly man who lifted up Jesus.
Genesis 1:2 beginning
Revelation 22:17 end
He can be grieved, fanned into flame, and quenched.
It is kind of a matter of what are you feeding. How much you feed the Spirit, fanning into flame, is how much you're filled.
Romans 8:15-17 the Holy Spirit makes us God's sons. Any man who is a man at all is a man of God. We are sons of God because we have a Spirit of son-ship. It should give us a godly confidence where we don't fear anything because of this reality.
There are many great resources to take it further. Douglas Jacoby's The Spirit. Andy Fleming's series called The Old Testament Holy Spirit.