The Holy Spirit John 14:16-18; 16:7 By Dr. David Higgs 11-8-20

 

Two Basic Truths About The Holy Spirit

1.   The indwelling of the Holy Spirit  

Romans 8:9

King James Version

But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

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2.   The filling of the Holy Spirit

 (Acts 2:2-4; 4:8, 31)

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Acts 2:2-4

King James Version

² And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

³ And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

⁴ And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

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Acts 4:8

King James Version

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,     

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Acts 4:31

King James Version

 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

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What Keeps Us From Being Filled With The Holy Spirit?

1. Blasphemy  against the Holy Spirit.  (Mark 3:28-30)
2. Grieving the Holy Spirit through sin. (Ephesians 4:30-32)
3. Quench the Holy Spirit by not submitting to GOD.  ( I Thessalonians 5:19)

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Widespread ignorance of the Holy Spirit.

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Applications

1. Do not neglect the Holy Spirit in your life.
2. Commit to learn more about the Holy Spirit's work in your life.
3. Choose to live a life influenced or controlled by the Holy Spirit.