Reflection for Week two
REFLECTION ON THE HOLY SPIRIT – CHAPTER THREE The purpose of this chapter is to describe the ministries of the Holy Spirit from creation of the world through His present ministry to believers. The church; and believers. The key verse is “But the comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance John 14:26 During creation the holy spirit was active in creation of the earth. The Scriptures was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He spoke to human writers the message of God. He brings illumination – that enlightens human hearts to understand the message of the Gospel. To Israel – The nation of Israel was chosen by God as a people through which He could reveal Himself and fulfil His master plan in the world. The ministry of the Holy Spirit is evident from the very beginning of the nation. The Holy Spirit came upon the leaders of Israel; upon Israel’s places of worship; guided them to the promised land; he will come upon Israel during the tribulation; will come upon them during the millennium The Holy spirit has a ministry concerning Satan. He is the restraining spiritual force that limits the power of Satan. – Isaiah 59:19 The ministry of the Holy Spirit was evident in the life of Jesus – He was conceived by the Spirit; anointed by the Spirit; Sealed by the Spirit; led by the spirit; empowered by the Spirit; filled by the spirit; troubled in the spirit; rejoiced in the spirit; offered through the Spirit; Raised by the Spirit; commanded His disciples through the spirit. Sinners – He reproves the word of sin, and of righteousness and judgment; convicts sinners of their sins. In the church: the church was formed by the Holy Spirit; inspires its worship; directs its missionary activities; selects its ministers; anoints its preachers; guides its decision; baptizes it with power; Believers – He convicts, regenerates; sanctifies; baptizes; dwells within; strengthens, unites, intercedes, guides demonstrates love; conforms to the image of Christ; reveals truth; teaches; assures of salvation; gives liberty; comforts; quickens; speaks; demonstrates God’s power; inspires worship; empowers for witnessing and gives gifts and develops fruit the believers.
REFLECTION ON THE HOLY SPIRIT – CHAPTER THREE The purpose of this chapter is to describe the ministries of the Holy Spirit from creation of the world through His present ministry to believers. The church; and believers. The key verse is “But the comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance John 14:26 During creation the holy spirit was active in creation of the earth. The Scriptures was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He spoke to human writers the message of God. He brings illumination – that enlightens human hearts to understand the message of the Gospel. To Israel – The nation of Israel was chosen by God as a people through which He could reveal Himself and fulfil His master plan in the world. The ministry of the Holy Spirit is evident from the very beginning of the nation. The Holy Spirit came upon the leaders of Israel; upon Israel’s places of worship; guided them to the promised land; he will come upon Israel during the tribulation; will come upon them during the millennium The Holy spirit has a ministry concerning Satan. He is the restraining spiritual force that limits the power of Satan. – Isaiah 59:19 The ministry of the Holy Spirit was evident in the life of Jesus – He was conceived by the Spirit; anointed by the Spirit; Sealed by the Spirit; led by the spirit; empowered by the Spirit; filled by the spirit; troubled in the spirit; rejoiced in the spirit; offered through the Spirit; Raised by the Spirit; commanded His disciples through the spirit. Sinners – He reproves the word of sin, and of righteousness and judgment; convicts sinners of their sins. In the church: the church was formed by the Holy Spirit; inspires its worship; directs its missionary activities; selects its ministers; anoints its preachers; guides its decision; baptizes it with power; Believers – He convicts, regenerates; sanctifies; baptizes; dwells within; strengthens, unites, intercedes, guides demonstrates love; conforms to the image of Christ; reveals truth; teaches; assures of salvation; gives liberty; comforts; quickens; speaks; demonstrates God’s power; inspires worship; empowers for witnessing and gives gifts and develops fruit the believers.