Glorifying the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Pentecost Sunday, 2023

1. The Person of the Holy Spirit: He is God

He is a Person, One with the Father and the Son (Acts 5:1-4; 1 Pet 1:2)

            Spirit of Christ (Rom 8:9-11; Phil 1:19; Heb 9:14; 1 Pet 1:11)

            Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are One Co-equal & Co-eternal Deity

2. The Purpose of the Holy Spirit: He exalts all truth in Christ

            Revelation in Scripture (2 Tim 3:16; 2 Pet 1:20-21)

            Illumination to the believer (1 Cor 2:14-16)

            The Helper Who leads to Christ, reminds of His teachings (Jn 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7)

3. The Promise of the Holy Spirit: He has come & will lead us home

            He Himself was promised (Lk 24:49 & Acts 1:4)

            Down-payment “earnest” of more to come (Eph 1:13-14; 2 Cor 1:22; 5:5)

4. The Presence of the Holy Spirit: He is with Believers, Building the Church!

            He is the Gift (Acts 2:38; 10:45), and Giver of gifts (1 Cor 12:4, 9; Heb 2:4; 6:4)

5. The Precision of the Holy Spirit: He will not lie to you!

            2 Tim 3:16                   Heb 6:18

            2 Pet 1:20-21  +          Titus 1:2           = He will never contradict His Scripture

6. The Power of the Holy Spirit: He will help you to live a Holy Life!

            Gives New Birth (Jn 3:4-8 with Ezek 37)

Applies the gospel for justification and sanctification (Rom 2:29; 8:13; Gal 5:16)

Empowers worship (Jn 4:23-24)

Empowers world-wide gospel proclamation (Acts 1:8)

Do you know for certain that you are a child of God? (Rom 8:15; 1 Jn 3:24)