Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Part IV: The Purpose of the Holy Spirit/ Holy Ghost




Diety of the Holy Spirit

 

 “Part IV: The Purpose of the Holy Spirit/Holy Ghost: Deity of the Holy Spirit”


 
Part IV: The Purpose of the Holy Spirit/Holy Ghost

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Deity of the Holy Spirit

When we are baptized in the Holy Ghost, we are united to Christ as a believer. The Spirit of God comes to take his abode within us.  Just as Jesus promised, he the Holy Spirit will dwell within as our Comforter giving us power to become Sons and Daughters of God. 

Our Heavenly Father, God, is a part of our life today.  His Son, Jesus, our Savior is a part of our life today.  The Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit is a part of our life today. 

What does the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit do in our life today?

The Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost are equal in nature, but their relationship and role are distinct.  The Father is willing, the Son is accomplishing the will of the Father, and the Holy Spirit applies the work of the Son.  The Holy Spirit always glorifies Christ.

Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit Purpose in our life today?

  1. The Holy Spirit Comforts
    1. Read John 12:27; 14:16, 26; 15:26, 16:7
  2. The Holy Spirit gives us instructions
    1. Acts 16:6-7
  3. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to pray and searches our hearts
    1. Romans 8:26-27*
  4. The Holy Spirit is a teacher
    1. I Corinthians 2:12-16; John 14:26
  5. The Holy Spirit is grieved by sin, just like God the Father
    1. Ephesians 4:20-32
  6. The Holy Spirit gives assurance you belong to Christ
    1. Romans 8:9-17   (Chapter 8 of Romans is a chapter of, “Life in the Spirit”.  Study this chapter well.  Are you lining up with the word? Is the Spirit inside of you?  Do you walk in the Spirit?

Attributes of the Holy Spirit

  • He is Holy:  Romans 1:1-7
  • He is Eternal: Hebrew 8:8-14 ( He purges our conscience)
  • He is Omnipresent: Psalm 139:7-10
  • He is Omniscient:  I Corinthians 2:6-16
  • He is Omnipotent:  Luke 1:30-38 (He brings blessings)

The Holy Spirit/Holy Ghost is equal to the Father and the Son

Matthew 28:18-20 (KJV)


18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen


Matthew 3:13-17 (KJV)


13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Romans 8:9 (KJV)


9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (KJV)


4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.

2 Corinthians 13:14 (KJV)


14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.

Ephesians 4:4-6 (KJV)


4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

1 Peter 1:2 (KJV)


2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

Revelation 1:4-6 (KJV)


4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Too many times, people make excuses for not being obedient to the teachings of Christ. People often say and believe they cannot live their life as scripture requires.  That is true if you do not have the Spirit of God dwelling in you.  After you have repented of your sins and you are born again of the water and the Spirit, you receive power to live a holy and righteous life just like Jesus lived.  Too many times people assume Jesus’s holiness and power to preach the gospel was because of his divine nature.  But, in reality it was the work of the Holy Spirit in his humanity.  Jesus was empowered by the Holy Ghost.  As you study the scriptures above in this lesson and continue to study the subject of the, “Holy Ghost” you will learn of the Holy Spirit’s power to empower you as Jesus said, “you will be endued with power from on high” Luke 24:48-50, which is the power of the Holy Ghost. 

Remember, Jesus famous quote from Isaiah,

“Luke 4:17-19 (KJV)


17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.”

It was the anointing of the Holy Spirit that enabled Jesus to have such a powerful ministry.  We can also see the Apostles ministered in great boldness and power after receiving the Holy Ghost read Acts chapters 1-3, and then continue to study the entire book of Acts.   Because of the power of the Holy Ghost the apostles and many Christians were able to go through many trials, great tribulation and persecutions.

You can have this power, simply repent, be baptized and be born again and it is promised to you: Acts 2:38-39; John 3:3, 5-8; John 14:15-17, 26.

Jesus is the baptizer of the Holy Ghost and he will also baptize with hell fire. (Matthew 3:11-12; Acts 1:4-8) 

 Luke 24:48-50 (KJV)


48 And ye are witnesses of these things.

49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

Heavenly Father, we bow in Your Presence.   Give us godly sorrow to repentance.  Fill us with your Holy Spirit.  Help us to allow him to lead and guide us into all truth and righteousness.  We thank you Jesus for our wonderful Comforter.

 In Jesus name.  Amen.

 
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Part III: Purpose of the Holy Spirit/Holy Ghost




 
The History of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament:

 


Part III: The Purpose of the Holy Spirit/Holy Ghost
 
This week’s study is a short review of the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament.
Have you ever wondered about your natural abilities, talents, or skills?  Where did they come from?  Why is one person good with technology, another good at crafts, another good at cooking, another good at business planning, budgeting, or excellent at deep sea diving or a clothes designer, fragrance maker, or someone excellent at marketing, etc.   Where did a compassionate heart come from:  helping the homeless, ministering to the needs of people in prison, great teachers at every level of education, etc?   Your “natural abilities” or “learned skills” come from the Spirit of God.
Study the scriptures below.  Read the entire chapters.  Look very carefully at everything the Spirit of God does.  He is the same, yesterday, today, and forever.  The Spirit of God, which is the Holy Spirit/Holy Ghost, was in the beginning and he is present today: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  He desires to dwell within you on a permanent basis.  He has already blessed each of you will abilities, talents, and skills. But, there is so much more of him to receive.
History of the Holy Spirit
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
 
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
 
Where was the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
The Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters in the beginning as he began creating creation.
And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
Even Pharaoh recognized the Spirit of God. Do you recognize the Spirit of God upon someone?

Exodus 31:2-4 (KJV)

2 See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
4 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,…

Exodus 35:30-32 (KJV)

30 And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the Lord hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;
31 And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;
32 And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,…
The Spirit of God is the reason people have wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in workmanship.  Whatever your talents, they are God given by the Spirit of God, which is the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit.  God created us and gave us gifts, talents, and abilities.

Numbers 11:24-26 (KJV)

24 And Moses went out, and told the people the words of the Lord, and gathered the seventy men of the elders of the people, and set them round about the tabernacle.
25 And the Lord came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.
26 But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp.

Numbers 24:1-3 (KJV)

24 And when Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord to bless Israel, he went not, as at other times, to seek for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.
2 And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.


Enchantments: witchcraft, palm readers, card readers, etc. are never the way.  The Spirit of God will always minister truth to you. He will minister to your through his word, prophesy, and speaking to you one on one.

Numbers 27:17-19 (KJV)

17 Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the Lord be not as sheep which have no shepherd.
18 And the Lord said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;****
19 And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.


The Spirit came upon Joshua the son of Nun, just as the Spirit came upon the Apostles. 

Judges 3:9-11 (KJV)

9 And when the children of Israel cried unto the Lord, the Lord raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.
10 And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the Lord delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.
11 And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

Judges 6:33-35 (KJV)

33 Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east were gathered together, and went over, and pitched in the valley of Jezreel.
34 But the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.
35 And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was gathered after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them.

Judges 11:28-30 (KJV)

28 Howbeit the king of the children of Ammon hearkened not unto the words of Jephthah which he sent him.
29 Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead, and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over unto the children of Ammon.
30 And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the Lord, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands


The Spirit of the Lord came upon all of the Leaders of God’s people.  All of those, whom God chose, the Spirit of the Lord came upon them.  Today, if you are a leader of God’s people you need the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit. 

Samson and the Spirit of the Lord :

Judges 13:24-25 (KJV)

24 And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.
25 And the Spirit of the Lord began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol

Judges 14:5-7 (KJV)

5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him.
6 And the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.
7 And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well

Judges 14:18-20 (KJV)

18 And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion? and he said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle.
19 And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house.
20 But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.


Samson was one of the Judges of God’s people: Israel.  The Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him giving him incredible strength to judge Israel’s enemies.

The Holy Spirit has a personality and emotions:

He expresses anger:

1 Samuel 11:5-7 (KJV)

5 And, behold, Saul came after the herd out of the field; and Saul said, What aileth the people that they weep? And they told him the tidings of the men of Jabesh.
6 And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.
7 And he took a yoke of oxen, and hewed them in pieces, and sent them throughout all the coasts of Israel by the hands of messengers, saying, Whosoever cometh not forth after Saul and after Samuel, so shall it be done unto his oxen. And the fear of the Lord fell on the people, and they came out with one consent.


The Spirit of the Lord (Holy Spirit) has a personality; he can express emotions such as anger. 


Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
The Spirit of the Lord came upon David when God anointed him as King.  David has not begun to reign as king; he was only anointed as King.
But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.
And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul's hand.

Psalm 51:10-12 (KJV)

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.


Read the history of Saul. Saul was once anointed by God, after Saul disobeyed God, The Spirit of the Lord Departed from Saul and an evil spirit from the Lord trouble him. People, who think the Spirit of God cannot depart from them, read the history of Saul.
After David sinned, he prayed, asking God to not take his spirit from him. David realized the importance of having God’s Holy Spirit. Read the entire Psalm 51, this is an amazing humble prayer to God by King David.

2 Samuel 23:1-3 (KJV)

23 Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
2 The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.


The Holy Spirit gives instruction.

**1 Chronicles 28:11-13 (KJV)

11 Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat,
12 And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the Lord, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things:
13 Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the Lord, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the Lord.


The spirit of the lord gives instructions for the work of the service of the house of the lord.

2 Chronicles 20:13-15 (KJV)

13 And all Judah stood before the Lord, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.
14 Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the Lord in the midst of the congregation;
15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.


The Holy Spirit is your comforter; he can show up where you are and give you encouragement and assurance.  He reminds you of who God is, where you confidence should be.


And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the Lord, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the Lord, he hath also forsaken you.
The Holy Spirit of God brings correction.

***Nehemiah 9:19-21 (KJV)

19 Yet thou in thy manifold mercies forsookest them not in the wilderness: the pillar of the cloud departed not from them by day, to lead them in the way; neither the pillar of fire by night, to shew them light, and the way wherein they should go.
20 Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.
21 Yea, forty years didst thou sustain them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing; their clothes waxed not old, and their feet swelled not.


The Holy Spirit of God is to instruct you in the ways of righteousness.
I pray in this Introductory, “Purpose of the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit Part III”, that you understand the history of the Holy Spirit.  There are many other scriptures in the Old Testament pertaining to the Holy Spirit.  There are also many cross-references to the New Testament.  As you study this subject in your private study time, write out your cross-references.  Define his purpose in each of the scriptures and see how it applies to your life. God is the same, yesterday, and forever. He changes not.  He that has not the Spirit of God is none of his.  You must be born of the water and the Spirit.


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