The Ministry of the Holy Spirit FOP/BSS/016

TOPIC: The Ministry of the Holy Spirit
TEXT: John 16:5-15

MEMORY VERSE: John 15:26

INTRODUCTION

The Holy Spirit is the third person (not in position) of the trinity (God Head). He represents God’s omnipresence as the “manifestor” of the God Head.

The ministry of the Holy Spirit to the believer is simply what the Holy Spirit does in the life of the believer to make him accomplish all that God has purposed for him before time.

The Holy Spirit is God’s divine provision for man’s inadequacies and a seal of our redemption. Many Christians are conscious of His presence but they are ignorant of His ministry to the believer.

Knowing the ministry of the Holy Spirit to the believer will help us understand His workings in our lives and properly position ourselves to enjoy the very best the Father has for us.

Here are some of the operations of the Holy Spirit in our lives:

1. Comforter:

a) John 14:26, 15:26,

b) II Cor 1:3-4

c) II Cor 7:6

2. “Convicter”:

a) John 16:8

b) Acts 2:37

c) Luke 22:61-62

3. Counselor/Guide:

a) Isa 30:21

b) Acts 8:26,29

c) Acts 16:6-10

4. “Sanctifier”:

a. Tit. 3:5-6

b. II Thess. 2:13

c. I Pet. 1:1-2

5. Strengthener

a. Eph. 3:16

b. II Cor 12:9, 4:16-17

c. Rom 8:11

6. Teacher

a. Eph. 1:17, 3:4-5

b. Luke 12:12

c. I John 2:20, 27

CONCLUSION

The Holy Spirit will only find true expression in the life of one that is fully yielded to Him; not yielding ourselves to the Holy Spirit will deny us all the good things the father has prepared for us to enjoy.

No believer can succeed on his own without the help of the Holy Spirit. The earlier we realize the vital role of God’s Spirit in our lives, the better it is for us

We are hereby encouraged to desire His presence in our lives at all times, while we ensure we avoid everything that will grieve Him and cause Him to stay away from us.

Shalom!

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