The Holy
Spirit
Part 1 – The
Big Who?
What is the Holy
Spirit?
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First answer:
not what but who?
He is a Person who has thoughts, emotions, and a
will.
He is God – a member of the Trinity.
What does He do?
Biggest answer:
He points us to Jesus (John 15.26, 16.14).
He points us to Jesus
through His Word (John 16.13-15).
He inspired the Scripture (2 Peter 1.21).
He opens our eyes to the Scripture (1 John
2.27).
He brings to mind what we have learned (John
14.26).
He points us to Jesus
through conviction (John 16.8-11)
When we are convicted of sin, the extra
temptation is to run from God.
The Holy Spirit draws us to God to find
forgiveness.
The forgiveness for sin only comes through
Jesus’ death and resurrection.
He points us to Jesus
through transformation (John 16.20-22)
As we behold Jesus, we become like Him (2 Cor.
3.18)
Our character changes into His character
(Galatians 5.22-23)
We kill sin with His help (Romans 8.13)
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