FOUNDATIONS We Believe in the Holy Spirit November 15 & 16, FOUNDATIONS We Believe in the Holy Spirit November 15 & 16, 2014

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1 FOUNDATIONS We Believe in the Holy Spirit November 15 & 16, 2014 I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you (John 16:7). whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified (John 7:38,39). Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? (Acts 5:3). have called them (Acts 13:2). know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). He empowered the Old Testament temple builders (Zechariah 4:6). 1 11/16/14 FOUNDATIONS We Believe in the Holy Spirit November 15 & 16, 2014 I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you (John 16:7). whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified (John 7:38,39). Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? (Acts 5:3). have called them (Acts 13:2). know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). He empowered the Old Testament temple builders (Zechariah 4:6). 1 11/16/14

2 He brought about the miraculous conception of Jesus He illumines the Bible for you as you read it (John 16:13). If we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25). glory. This comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit (2Corinthians 3:18 Common English Bible). He brought about the miraculous conception of Jesus He illumines the Bible for you as you read it (John 16:13). If we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25). glory. This comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit (2Corinthians 3:18 Common English Bible). 2 11/16/ /16/14

3 It has been said that spiritual and emotional growth is a path further and further into reality. I always try to remind people that as painful as it may be, truth is always your friend. No matter how difficult it is to swallow, truth is reality and that is where safety, growth, and God are. We need to know the truth. Sometimes the truth leads us to what is hurting us, sometimes it leads us to what we need to change. At other times it leads us to what we need to do next in a relationship. At still other times it leads us to what our weaknesses or limitations are. But whatever the truth is, it is our friend. It is also where God lives. So one of the most important things God does in the process of growth is to send us His Spirit of truth. He is always showing us the truth about ourselves, about life, about relationships, about God and his Word, and about our path. The Spirit convicts us when we are wrong, teaches us when we need it, guides us when we need to see the path, and shows us how to get there. (How People Grow, pp ) For we are God s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago (Ephesians 2:10). 5. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live beyond our own abilities. 3 11/16/14 It has been said that spiritual and emotional growth is a path further and further into reality. I always try to remind people that as painful as it may be, truth is always your friend. No matter how difficult it is to swallow, truth is reality and that is where safety, growth, and God are. We need to know the truth. Sometimes the truth leads us to what is hurting us, sometimes it leads us to what we need to change. At other times it leads us to what we need to do next in a relationship. At still other times it leads us to what our weaknesses or limitations are. But whatever the truth is, it is our friend. It is also where God lives. So one of the most important things God does in the process of growth is to send us His Spirit of truth. He is always showing us the truth about ourselves, about life, about relationships, about God and his Word, and about our path. The Spirit convicts us when we are wrong, teaches us when we need it, guides us when we need to see the path, and shows us how to get there. (How People Grow, pp ) For we are God s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago (Ephesians 2:10). 5. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live beyond our own abilities. 3 11/16/14

4 We Believe in the Holy Spirit Summary Statement whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified (John 7:38,39). Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? (Acts 5:3). have called them (Acts 13:2). [Speaks] know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). He empowered the Old Testament temple builders (Zechariah 4:6). He brought about the miraculous conception of Jesus 4 11/16/14 We Believe in the Holy Spirit Summary Statement whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified (John 7:38,39). Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? (Acts 5:3). have called them (Acts 13:2). [Speaks] know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). He empowered the Old Testament temple builders (Zechariah 4:6). He brought about the miraculous conception of Jesus 4 11/16/14

5 He illumines the Bible for you as you read it (John 16:13). glory. This comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit (2Corinthians 3:18 Common English Bible). 5 11/16/14 He illumines the Bible for you as you read it (John 16:13). glory. This comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit (2Corinthians 3:18 Common English Bible). 5 11/16/14

6 5. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live beyond our own abilities. 5. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live beyond our own abilities. 6 11/16/ /16/14