HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW GOD’S WORD AND THE  SALVATION PROMISE HAS SURVIVED ALL THROUGH THE YEARS?

                                            THERE ARE AT LEAST TWO BASIC REASONS!

         1.  2 Peter 1: 16 – 21 tells us that the scriptures are true and holy.

          2. THE HOLY SPIRIT!!!!!!

                                          Let’s examine the scriptures about the Holy Spirit!

        1. John 16: 5-16   Holy Spirit Promised, Convicts us of Sin!

        2.Romans 8:1-17   Specifically  verses 2 & 11 – The Spirit of Life!

3. Joel 2:28-32   Old Testament Promise of the Spirit from God!

        4. Isaiah 61:1-3   The Holy Spirit helps the afflicted!

        5. Acts 2:4, 33 Pentecost – Filled those with the Holy Spirit!

 

Other Benefits, Characteristics and Lasting Presence of the Holy Spirit!

            Acts 1:8 Jesus summons the Holy Spirit for the Disciples! His power is given

                        To the disciples through the Holy Spirit.

            Acts 1: 4-5   Tells the Disciples they will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.

            Acts 2   Tells us of the fulfillment of this prophecy.

            Matthew 28: 19 and 2 Corinthians 13: 14   – Third Person of the Godhead.

            John 16:7-15 Holy Spirit makes known the meaning of the Scriptures and

                        Bring glory to Christ.  Convicting work of the Holy Spirit.

            John 14: 16, 26 – Constant Helper, indwelling in you to teach and remind.

            Ephesians 1: 13-14 – We receive the Holy Spirit as God’s seal,  or token  of ownership. The promised Holy

                        Spirit guarantees our inheritance.

            Ephesians 4:30  We should not grieve or sin in the presence of the Holy Spirit

                        As we are sealed unto the day of redemption (second coming).

            2 Thessalonians 2:7 Holy Spirit restrains sin in the world through His

                        Presence. The Church, in dwelled by the Spirit, will be removed at

                        Rapture!!!!

            Matt. 3:16, Mark 1:10, Luke 3:22, John 1:32 Holy Spirit, not ordinarily

                        Visible, descends in the form of a dove on Christ. In Acts 2:3 the

                        Holy Spirit is seen as “tongues of fire that separated and came to

                        Rest on each of the disciples.”

            Ezekiel 36: 24-27 God said he would put His Spirit in them and move them to

                        Follow His decrees and tell them to keep His commandments.

            Ezekiel 39: 27-29 God told Israel that He would no longer hide His face from

                        Them, but would pour out His Spirit on the house of Israel.

            Romans 12: 6-8   1 Corinthians 12: 8-11 – Giver of our Spiritual gifts, also

                        Wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, interpretation

                        Of tongues,  distinguishing of spirits just as He wills.

            Galatians 5: 22 – Fruit of the Holy Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience,

                        Kindness, Goodness, and Faithfulness.

            Jude 1: 20   – Praying in the Holy Spirit, asking for His presence.

Each true believer in Jesus Christ, who have prayed to receive Him in their heart will be filled with the HOLY SPIRIT!! This will be the beginning of your understanding of what the HOLT SPIRIT can and will do for you!

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