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God the Father1 Corinthians 8:6

God the SonJohn 1:1, 14

God the Holy SpiritActs 5:3

““Godhead” Includes all ThreeGodhead” Includes all Three

All three are found in:The creationGenesis 1:1-2, 26John 1:1-3

The baptism of JesusMatthew 3:16-17

Salutation given by Paul2 Corinthians 13:14

““Godhead” Includes all ThreeGodhead” Includes all Three

Attributes of divinity belong to all three

Each had a part in providing salvationGod as the designer and plannerJesus as the executor (carried out the plan)Holy Spirit as the revealer and confirmer

““Godhead” Includes all ThreeGodhead” Includes all Three

Without the Holy Spirit we could not know what to do to be savedHe would teach, testify of, and guide the apostlesJohn 14:26; 15:26; 16:12-13

Apostles received revelation by the Holy SpiritEphesians 3:3-51 Corinthians 2:9-131 Peter 1:12

Holy Spirit – Revealer of the Holy Spirit – Revealer of the truthtruth

Revelation and InspirationProcess of inspiration

Holy Spirit – Revealer of the Holy Spirit – Revealer of the truthtruth

knowing this first, that no prophecy of knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, Scripture is of any private interpretation,

for prophecy never came by the will of for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they man, but holy men of God spoke as they

were moved by the Holy Spirit.were moved by the Holy Spirit.2 Peter 1:20-212 Peter 1:20-21

Revelation and InspirationThe fact of inspiration

Holy Spirit – Revealer of the Holy Spirit – Revealer of the truthtruth

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for

correction, for instruction in righteousness, correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, that the man of God may be complete,

thoroughly equipped for every good work.thoroughly equipped for every good work.2 Timothy 3:16-172 Timothy 3:16-17

Truth confirmed by miracles; signs; and wondersGifts bestowed “directly on the “directly on the apostles” apostles” and on others “whom they “whom they laid hands”laid hands”Mark 16:17-20Acts 8:5-17Acts 19:5-6

Holy Spirit as Confirmer of TruthHoly Spirit as Confirmer of Truth

How they used miraculous gifts – their purpose:Hebrews 2:1-4Lord had spokenLord had spokenHearers gave testimonyHearers gave testimonyof what they heardof what they heard

Holy Spirit gave supernatural testimonyHoly Spirit gave supernatural testimony2 Corinthians 12:12

Holy Spirit as Confirmer of TruthHoly Spirit as Confirmer of Truth

How they used miraculous gifts – their purpose:God showed such testimony through ChristActs 2:22A difference between Christ’smiracles and the apostles:Christ – authority to forgive sinsApostles – To believe in Christ

Holy Spirit as Confirmer of TruthHoly Spirit as Confirmer of Truth

Mark Mark 2:10-112:10-11

Why signs do not need to be continued:Thomas wanted to see – John 20:19-25He was allowed to see – John 20:26-28Some who didn’t see, believe – John 20:29Events recorded so we can believeJohn 20:30-31John 20:30-31

The word once confirmed is always confirmed

Holy Spirit as Confirmer of TruthHoly Spirit as Confirmer of Truth

The Holy Spirit is not now performing miraclesThe Holy Spirit is not now performing miracles

Speaking in tongues were the divine signs by which the word was confirmedListed in 1 Corinthians 12:4-10Now a more excellent way

1 Corinthians 12:27-31Through love and God’s written inspired word

1 Corinthians 13:1-3Love won’t fail – but miraculous gifts would

1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Holy Spirit as Confirmer of TruthHoly Spirit as Confirmer of Truth

Miraculous gifts were done away with when the “perfect” “perfect” came – the complete revelation of God’s

inspired word!

Who is the Holy Spirit?Helped make it possible for us to be savedBy revealing God’s plan as executed by Christ

How does the Holy Spirit work today?He dwells in us through the Word of GodHe converts the sinner through the wordHe edifies through the word

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The Word has been confirmed!Holy Spirit dwells within usActs 5:32; 1 Corinthians 6:19

God dwells within us2 Corinthians 6:16

Christ dwells within usEphesians 3:17

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

The presence of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit being within us is dependent on our abiding in the Word!1 John 4:12-151 John 4:12-15

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

This is what the Holy SpiritHoly Spiritmeans to us today!