The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The Gift of the Holy Spirit

Comforts Spirit of Truth Indwells Teaches and Reminds Witnesses Convicts Predicts

I. The Spirit Empowers

The Holy Spirit gives supernatural abilities when the situation calls for it.

Old Testament Examples

Bezalel and Oholiab (craftsmanship) Exodus 31 Samson (strength) Judges 14-15 Saul (prophecy) 1 Samuel 19 David (in power at anointing) 1 Samuel 16:13 Micah (prophecy) Micah 3:8

New Testament Examples

Zechariah (prophecy) Luke 1:67 Apostles (abilities necessary to lead the church) Acts 1-2

1 Corinthians 12:7-11
7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,

1 Corinthians 12:7-11
10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

Jumpstart the Church

by insuring pure doctrine (wisdom and discernment), clear communication of that doctrine (speaking fluently in languages or having clear understanding of languages that have never been studied, a.k.a tongues and interpretation, or across cultural and linguistic barriers), powerful signs as evidence that the doctrine came from God, not man (miracles, healing)

New Testament Examples

Zechariah (prophecy) Luke 1:67 Apostles (abilities necessary to lead the church) Acts 1-2 Those the apostles laid hands on

Acts 8:18-19; Romans 1:11

Acts 8:18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money 19 and said, "Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit. Romans 1:11 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong-- 12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith.

New Testament Examples

Zechariah (prophecy) Luke 1:67 Apostles (abilities necessary to lead the church) Acts 1-2 Those the apostles laid hands on Cornelius (Speaking in tongues) Acts 10

2 Questions
Can the Holy Spirit give supernatural abilities today? Does He?

II. The Spirit Explains

The Holy Spirit uses the Truth of Gods Word to guide us.

Bible Study 101

Context, Context, Context Let the Bible be its own dictionary Big picture, little picture The agreement of Scriptures The silence of Scriptures

Speaking in Tongues
Definition Sign of Salvation? Available to all? Taught or practiced? Practice? (one at a time, orderly, with an interpreter)

III. The Spirit Enhances

The Holy Spirit enhances our natural abilities when we allow Him.

Romans 12:6-8
6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7 If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6
4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.

BIG PICTURE:

God knows what you need, and the Holy Spirit will provide it!