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THE HOLY SPIRIT Study No.4.
IV. The Work of the Holy Spirit.
A.In the Old Testament.
1.In Creation:
Gen. 1:2 --- the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
Gen. 1:1 --- Cod - Elohim created the heavens and the earth.
job 33:4 --- the Spirit of God in the Creation of human life.
Ps. 33:6 --- The host of heaven made by the breath (Spirit) of the
Lord. Job. 26:13 --- By His Spirit He hath garnished the heavens.
The Father, the Word, the Holy Spirit created all things. Acts
17:24, John 1:1-3, Col. 1:16-17 The order of events and details of
creation are marvellous! God created the atom. He created all
angelic beings. the vast host of heaven. Note Isa. 40:12-13.
Ps. 104:30 --- creation of the beasts attributed to the Spirit.
2.In Writing the Scriptures.
II Pet.1:21-- Holy Men spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
The Bible has 66 books written by 40 men in a period of 1600 years.
11 Tim. 3:16 --- All scripture given by inspiration of God. The
word inspiration is literally "God-breathed" (Young"s literal
translation.)
1 Pet. 1:11-12 --- The Spirit of Christ in the prophets testified
of the sufferings of Christ and the glory that should follow.
Prophecy foretold Christ's death. Isa. 53, ps. 22.
Acts 28:25 --- The Holy Ghost spoke by Isaiah.
II Sam. 23:2 --- The Holy Spirit spoke by David.
3.In bringing men to God:
Gen. 6:3 -ii the Spirit of the Lord striving with men.
I Pet. 3:18c - 20 --- The Holy Spirit preached through Noah to
those
who lived before the flood.
Acts 7:51-52 --- Israel resisted the Spirit of God Who was in the
prophets whom they persecuted.
4.In enabling men to do special work:
Ex. 31:1-6, 35:30-35 The Spirit of God in Aholiab and Bezaleel to
do
the work of building the Tabernacle in the wilderness.
Numbers 11:16-17, 24-29 --- The Spirit of the Lord upon Moses and
the seventy elders of Israel.
Gen. 4138 --- Pharaoh recognises the Spirit of God in Joseph. He
interpreted Pharaoh's dream.
judges 3:9-10 --- The Spirit of the Lord came upon Othniel to judge
Israel.
2.In writing- the Scriptures:
II Pet. 1:21 --- Holy men spoke as
Judges 6:34 --- The Spirit came upon Gideon for his work. judges
11:29 --- Jephthah.
Judges 13:25, 14:6, 19; 15:14 --- Samson empowered by the Spirit of
the Lord.
I Sam. 10:6, 10 --- Soul prophesied by the Spirit. Also I Sam.
11:6
I Chron. 28:19 --- The plan for the Temple. vs. 11-12.
II Chron, 15:1-2 --- Azariah prophesied by the Spirit.
Ezekiel 3:12, 14, 8:3, 11:24 --- Ezekiel lifted up and taken away
by
the Spirit of the Lord.
Compare Acts 8:39 Note also Rev, 12:14 --- eagle's wings are
symbolic
of the power of the Holy Spirit.
Note I Kings 18:12, Also II Kings 2:16.
Ps. 105:15 "Saying, touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets
no harm."
IIIsa. 45:1 Cyrus, God's anointed
Ps. 132:10, 17, 1 Sam. 16:13 --- David, God's anointed
The prophets, priests, and kings were anointed. The anointing
designates the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
B.In the New Testament
1.In the Life of Christ.
Christ or Messiah means the Anointed, that is the one anointed with
the Holy Spirit. The Old Testament prophesied of the coming of the
Christ, the Anointed One, showing that at His coming the Holy
Spirit's presence and power would be manifested.
a. In His Conception and Birth. The fullness of the Godhead was
shown in the birth of Jesus. God, His Father, begot Eph. 1:3,
Luke 1:35, Matt. 1:18-20 The Son born. The Holy Ghost
overshadowed Mary Note I Cor. 15:47 - He, the Lord from Heaven
came to earth in this manner. He is the beginning of the new
creation. The body of Jesus perfect and sinless. Heb. 10:5,
10.
b. In His Baptism in Jordan. Matt. 3:16, Acts 10:38 The Holy
Spin& descended as a Dove. Jesus was anointed for service.
Here is the beginning of His active ministry. The Spirit
given unto Him without measure. John 3:34. The Trinity is
shown in His birth, baptism, transfiguration, death,
resurrection, and ascension.
C. In His Temptation. Matt. 4:1
"Led by tin Spirit into the wilderness." Luke 4:1
"Immediately the Spirit driveth Him into the wilderness.? Mk.
1:12 He overcame by the Word in the power of the Spirit. Luke
4:14.
d. In His Ministry.
1. He came preaching in the power of the Spirit. Luke 4:14,
18, John 3:34.
2. He cast out demons by the Spirit of God. Matt. 12:28,
Luke 11:20.
3. He performed miracles by the Holy Spirit. Acts 10:38
e. In His Crucifixion. Heb. 9:14
The one great aim and desire of the Holy Spirit was the
crucifixion. Note Matt. 16:22-23.
The work of creation, the 7 days of Gen. 1-2, and God's
dealings with the Nation of Israel all pointed to Calvary.
f. In His Resurrection.
1. In Rising from the dead. Rom. 1:4, 8:11, provides
healing for us. I Pet. 3:18.
Note I Tim. 3:16 - justified in the Spirit. cf. II Cor.5:21.
2. In His breathing of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles.
John 20:22, Compare Gen. 2:7, I Cor. 15:45, I Pet. 1:3.
3. In His giving commandments after the Resurrection. Acts
1:2, Matt. 28:19, Acts. 2:38, both given by the Holy
Spirit.
g. In His Ascension.
1. In His receiving of the Father the Gift of the Spirit.
Acts 2:33
2. In His giving of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:33, 2:4, John
15:26, Luke 24:49. John 7:37-39 - not possible before
His death, resurrection, and ascension.
Note I John 5:6-9 --- the witness of God which He hath
testified of His Son includes the witness of the Spirit.
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit comes from the Heart of
God and was made possible through the crucified,
Resurrected, and Glorified Son of God, the Lord Jesus
Christ.
2. in the Church.
a. In bringing men to Christ.
The Holy Spirit in the church does this great work and in
this way members are added to the true church of the
firstborn, Acts 2:37, 41.
1. in testifying of Christ. John 15:26, Acts 5:30-32.
It is the privilege of the believer to be used in this
work. Acts 1:8, The disciples had to tarry until they
received the Holy Spirit. They needed Him before they
could work effectually. I Pet. 1:12, I Cor. 2:4-5, 13.
L Thes. 1:5.
2. In Convicting the World. John 16:8-11.
a. Of sin - because of unbelief. All other sins find
their root in this sin.
b. Of Righteousness - because Christ ascended as the
Righteous one. All righteousness comes from Him.
c. Of Judgment - because Satan is judged. All sin and
sinners are thereby judged. Rom. 8:3.
3. In the New Birth. John 3:5, Titus 3:5 (cf. Rom. 8:9)
1 Cor. 6:11.
Only through being born again by the Holy Spirit can we
become a child of God.
b. In the Believer.
In witnessing to us that we are saved. Rom. 8:16, Gal. 4:6.
2. He leads the sons of God. Rom. 8:14, Gal. 5:16, 25.
Live in the Spirit . . walk in the Spirit. The Cloud led
Israel. Ex. 13:21-22.
3. The Holy Spirit sets the believer free from the law of
sin and death. Rom. 8:2.
4. Sanctifies. I Pet. 1:2. II Thes. 2:13, 1 Cor. 6:11 Sets
us apart.
5. Causes the believer to acknowledge Jesus as Lord. I
Cor. 12:3. This involves crowning Jesus as Lord in our
heart and life, not just a lip acknowledgment. cf.
Matt. 7:21-23.
6. Strengthens the inner man. Eph. 3:16. cf. II Cor.
4:16
7. Produces Fruit. Gal. 5:22-23. Three threes
1. Love 4. Longsuffering 7. Faith
2. Joy 5. Gentleness 8. Meekness
3. Peace 6. Goodness 9.
Temperance
Contrast:
1. Hate 4. Impatience 7. Doubt, unbelief
2. Despondency, Sorrow 5. Harshness, crude 8. Pride, Haughtiness
3. Turmoil, war, strife 6. Malice, evil 9. Unrestraint,
wanton
8. Teaches and brings to remembrance the words of the Lord
Jesus. John 14:26, I John 2:20, 27. cf. Eph. 4:11, I
Cor. 12:28
The Holy Spirit works through the gift ministries.
9. Guides into all truth. John 16:13a.
10. Reveals the deep things of God and of Christ,
glorifying Him. John 16:14, I Cor. 2:5 14.
11, Helps and guide in prayer.. Jude 20 praying in the Holy
Ghost. Eph. 6:18 - praying always with all prayer &
supplication in the Spirit" Rom. 8:26-27.
12. Inspires praise. Eph. 5:18-20.
13. Inspires worship. Phil. 3:3. John 4:23-24.
14. Reveals the future. Luke 2:26 - Simeon. Acts 20:23,
21:11 - Paul John 16:13c. He will show you things to
Come.'' Rev. 1:10 John was in the Spirit when he
received the Book of Revelation.
15. Comforts. John 15:26, Acts 9:31.
16. Teaches how to answer persecutors. Matt. 10:19-20,
Mark 13:11. Luke 12:11-12, Acts 4:8. Acts 7:55
17. Quickens the mortal body. Rom. 8:11. (gives life to)
Note James 5:14 " ''anointing with oil" a symbol of the
Holy Spirit. Mark 6:13
18. Abides forever. John 14:16.
c. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost.
A. Both prophesied and promised in the Old Testament.
1. In types and shadows.
Dove of Noah's Ark, Gen. 8.Anointing of the Rock,
Gen. 28:18, Anointing of Prophets, Priests, and
Kings, Anointing of the Tabernacle and its
furnishings, The Cloud, The Water from the Rock,
the Early and the Latter Rain, etc.
2. In the Words of the Prophets.
Joel 2:28-29, Ezekiel 36:26-27, 11:19-20, isa.
44:3, Zech.10:1 isa. 12:3
b. In the New Testament.
1. John the Baptist.
a. By His preaching. Matt. 3:11, Mk. 1:7-8,
Luke 3:161 John 1:26, 33. (By preaching
repentance, Jesus as the Lamb of God, and
water Baptism)
b. By His baptising in water.
This was a constant reminder that pointed to
the Greater Baptism, that is the Baptism of
the Holy Ghost.
d. Jesus
1. In Water Baptism. Matt. 3:13-17.
The Dove. Thus the Baptiser was revealed - Jesus! John
1:30-33.
2. By His Word.
1. Before His death. Luke 11:13 - The Promise
John 7:37-39 - The Invitation
John 14:16 - The Last message before His death.
2. After His Resurrection, Luke 24:49
Acts 1:4, 5, 8 - The Last message before His
ascension.
e. The Baptiser made ready by:
1. His Incarnation. He must come "in the flesh."
I Tim. 3:16
2. His Baptism. He was baptised so that we could be
baptised.
3. His Ministry. He gave positive evidence that He was
the Messiah. The nature of the Holy Spirit was shown
in His ministry.
4. His death. He became the Smitten Rock. Ex. 17:6
5. His Resurrection. tis resurrection body, became the
only channel for the giving of the Holy Spirit. John
7:37-39.
6. His Ascension. He had to ascend to baptise in the Holy
Spirit.
7. His Glorification. He was made both Lord and Christ
and received from the Father the Promise of the Spirit.
Acts 2:33, 36.
Now the Baptiser was ready to baptise in the Holy Spirit in the
Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 2 relates the first time the
Baptiser with the Holy Spirit baptised. It tells how He did it
and what the experience is. He has not changed His method but
baptises just the same to-day. Heb. 13:8.
f. Who can receive the Baptism of the Spirit?
1. The world cannot. John 14:17.
2. The believer can. Acts 2:39, 5:32.
h. What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
Let us note the different names used for this experience.
Just as different names are used for "the born again
experience" so different terms are used for the Baptism of
the Holy Spirit.
Note the different terms used for the new birth:
Salvation or saved Faith or believing Receiving Christ
Regeneration Eternal Life A new heart. Ezk. 36:26
Justification The Gift of God it son of God
Conversion Washed our name in the book
of life
The New Creation Redeemed The Life. John 5:24
Repentance Translated The Way
In like manner we see that there are different terms used for the
Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Each term brings out some facet of
truth
in this experience with the Lord.
Among the terms are:
Baptism The Unction The Seal
Infilling Receiving The Earnest
Outpouring Power from on high The Promise of the Father
Gift Coming upon
Anointing Fell on Rivers of waters