A Life Guided by the Holy Spirit
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. (Galatians 5:25-26 NIV)
Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves.
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. (Galatians 6:1-3, 7-10 NIV)
Who is Holy Spirit?
•one of the Trinity
•there from the beginning
Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” (Genesis 1:26 NIV)
•When Jesus Christ was baptized, Holy Spirit was with Him like doves
(Matthew 3:16)
•Jesus told us that the Holy Spirit was with the disciples (John 15:26,27)
•Apostles received the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-5)
•Apostles were witness to the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:32,33)
When, in the Bible, were we made aware of the Holy Spirit
•in Psalm 51:11 there is a reference to Holy Ghost
•mentioned 378 times as God's spirit
•in the Old Testament there was no reference to the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is highlighted starting when Jesus Christ came for us
•1 Corinthians 12
•Holy Spirit knows God's will and guides us according to His will
•allowing miracles beyond our capabilities, giving us hope
The Holy Spirit in the Bible
•The Holy Spirit is godly •Eternal
•Almighty, Omnicient
•Ubiquitous, Found everywhere
•Never change
•The Holy Spirit has personality
•speaks
•teaches
•determined
•thinks
•witnesses
•truthful and leads to truth
•identified by pronouns
•knows God's will
•is caring and concerned When do we receive Holy Spirit
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38 NIV)
Living the life with the Holy Spirit
•Keep in step with the Spirit •Life of Peter
•Life of Paul
•not living in glory that is in vain
•not raising useless tumult, trouble, problems
•not speculating
•not overexposing and judging other's flaws but helping them to come to
righteous path
•have and live with a gentle heart
•achieve and observe the law of our Lord Jesus Christ •Love God with
all your heart, soul, and effort
Love your neighbors as yourselves
•do not fool yourselves (Galatians 6:7-10)
•do good whenever there is an opportunity
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