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Bible Doctrines: A Study

by Dr. Reve' M. Pete

Pneumatology: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

  1. The Personality of the Holy Spirit
  2. The Deity of the Holy Spirit
  3. Names of the Holy Spirit
  4. The Work of the Holy Spirit
  5. Offenses Against the Holy Spirit

The Work of the Holy Spirit

The work of the Holy Spirit relates to

  1. The world. This refers to the universe and the unregenerate3.
  2. The Scriptures and Jesus.
  3. Christians.

The Holy Spirit's work in relation to the world is

  1. He created
    1. The heavens and earth. (Genesis 1:1,2; Job 26:13; Psalm 33:6)
    2. Man. (Genesis 1:26; Job 33:4)
  2. He preserves the face of the earth. (Psalm 104:30)
  3. He accomplishes His purposes through persons. (Isaiah 44:287-45:6; Exodus 31:2; Judges 3:9; 11:29)
  4. He convicts the world of sin and of the need of salvation. (John 16:8-11)
  5. He bears witness of Jesus. (Job 15:26; Acts 5:32)
  6. He restrains and controls evil. (2 Thessalonians 2:7)

The Holy Spirit's work in relation to the Scriptures and Jesus is

  1. He authored the Scriptures. ( 2 Peter 1:21)
  2. He interprets the Scriptures. (Ephesians 1:17)
  3. He Fathered Jesus. (Luke 1:35)
  4. He anointed Jesus. (Matthew 3:16; Luke 4:61; [Isaiah 61:1] Acts 10:38)
  5. He equipped Jesus for ministry. (Luke 3:33; John 3:34)
  6. He led Jesus. (Luke 4:1; Matthew 4:1; Mark 1:22)
  7. He performed miracles through Jesus. (Matthew 12:28)
  8. He was active in Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. (Hebrews 9:14; Romans 1:4; 8:11)

The Holy Spirit's work in relation to Christians is

  1. He regenerates them4. (John 6:63; Titus 3:5)
  2. He indwells them. (John 14:17; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16)
  3. He baptizes them into Christ5. (Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16; John 1:33; Acts 1:5; 11:16)
  4. He baptizes them into Himself.6 (Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:6)
  5. He seals them. (Ephesians 1:13; 4:30; 2 Corinthians 1:22)
  6. He fills them. (Acts 4:31; Ephesians 5:18)
  7. He leads them. (Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:16,25)
  8. He empowers them. (Acts 1:8; Romans 8:13; Galatians 5:17,22; Ephesians 5:9; Philippians 1:11; Zechariah 4:6)
  9. He teaches them. (John 14:26; 16:13)
  10. He anoints them for service. (1 John 2:20,27)
  11. He gives them gifts. (1 Corinthians 12:4-7; Romans 12:6-8; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Peter 4:10)
  12. He interceded before the Father for them. (Romans 8:26)
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