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The Holy Spirit

is first mentioned in the second verse in the Bible, and is referred to hundreds of other times throughout the Old and New Testaments. Yet many Christians know very little of what the Bible teaches concerning the Holy Spirit. In this study, we will consider some of the basic Bible facts about the third Person of the Trinity. He is:

I. A PERSONAL BEING

The Holy Spirit is not a mere influence or power at work in the world. He is a divine Person, “an inner distinction in the Godhead.”

However, some people have a difficult time ac- cepting this fact. In the first place the Holy Spirit seems impersonal when compared to the Father and the Son. His works seem secret or mystical, so much is said about His influence, power and gifts.

Second, the designations sometimes given Him seem impersonal. For example, He is called a wind, breath, fire, power, oil, water, etc.

Third, He is not usually associated with the Fa- ther and the Son in greetings and salutations of the New Testament epistles.

Another reason some people question the per- sonality of the Spirit centers around the fact that the Greek word translated “spirit” is neuter in gender and is sometimes translated “it” (see Ro- mans 8: 16, 26).

It is not easy to define “personality” when used of the divine Being. God cannot be measured by human standards. God was not made in the im- age of man, but man in the image of God. Mullins said, “A divine person is not less than a human person, but more.” Only God has a perfect per- sonality. And, although our finite minds cannot fully comprehend many things about the Lord, we can see that the Scriptures clearly present the Holy Spirit as a personal being.

Identification

The Holy Spirit is identified as equal with the Father and the Son in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and in Paul’s benediction (II Corinthians 13:14). These verses show that the Holy Spirit, like the Father and the Son, is a Per- son.

Characteristics

Reference is made to His knowing (I Corinthians 2:9-11), to His will (12:11) and to His mind (Ro- mans 8:27).

Actions

He testifies. He teaches. He reproves. He com- forts. He guides. He strives. He helps. Such words as these can only be used of a personal being.

Treatment

The Bible tells us He can be grieved, insulted, lied to, sinned against, and blasphemed against. Can these things be done to a mere influence or power?

Dr. R.A. Torrey stressed the importance of dis- covering the personality of the Spirit when he said: “If the Holy Spirits a Divine Person and we know it not, we are robbing a Divine Being of the love and adoration due Him. Is the Holy Spirit a power that we, in our ignorance and weakness, can somehow get hold of and use? Or is the Holy Spirit a personal Being... Who is to get hold of us and use us? Many can testify of the blessings that came into their lives when they came to know the Holy Spirit, not merely as a gracious influ- ence... but as an ever-present, loving friend and helper.”

Let’s consider some scriptural proof that the Holy Spirit is a personal Being.

Names and Pronouns

The Holy Spirit is given a name that implies per- sonality– “the Comforter.” The Greek word trans- lated “comforter” means “one who is called to your side (to help)” as when a client calls a law- yer. In John 14:16 the disciples were told that the Holy Spirit would take the place of a person, Christ Himself, and would personally guide them just as Jesus had been doing. Only a person could take the place of a person; certainly no mere in- fluence could take the place of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Personal pronouns are used to refer to the Holy Spirit. In John 16:7-8, 13-15, the Greek mascu- line pronoun (translated “He”) is used twelve times speaking of the Spirit. This is especially interesting since the Greek word for the spirit (pneuma) is neuter. Yet, contrary to ordinary us- age, the Lord refers to the Spirit with a mascu- line pronoun. This gives us a plain, definite state- ment concerning the personality of the Holy Spirit.

  • What did the Holy Spirit do in Genesis 1:2?
  • Why do some people question that the Holy Spirit is a personal being?
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
  • The Holy Spirit is our “ever-present, loving and helper.”
  • God cannot be measured by standards.
  • “Comforter” means “ ”
  • How many times do we find the personal pronoun (“He”) used of the Holy Spirit in John,Chapters 14-16?
  • If the Holy Spirit is not a person, but only a power– how would Romans 15:13 read when we replace the words “Holy Ghost” with the word “power?” “...that ye may abound in hope through the .
    • Match the following actions of the Holy Spirit with the Scripture passage that describes them:
    1. He guides and speaks A. Romans 15:19
    2. He teaches B. Acts 13:2
    3. He intercedes C. John 14:26
    4. He calls D. Acts 16:6-7
    5. He directs E. John 16:13
    6. He empowers F. Romans 8:26

    Sins man may commit against the Holy Spirit

    UNSAVED MAY:

    Acts 7:51
    Hebrews 10:29
    Mark 3:29

    SAVED MAY:

    Acts 5:3
    Ephesians 4:30
    I Thessalonians 5:19
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II. THE DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is God. He is just as much a member of the Godhead as are the Father and the Son. We will consider five ways this fact is proved in the Bible.

Divine Names

When rebuking Ananias, Peter said: “Why hath Satan filled thy heart to lie to the Holy Spirit?” (Acts 5:3) Then, in the following verse, he said: “Thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.” The Spirit is called “Lord” in II Corinthians 3:18.

Divine Attributes

He has all of the attributes of the Father and the Son. For example, He is eternal, omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent and has the power to give life.

Divine Works

He had a part in creation, in the salvation of souls, and in Christ’s resurrection.

Divine Association

He is equal to the Father and the Son, and men- tioned with them.

Divine Identification

Some Old Testament scriptures that speak of the Spirit refer to Him as God when quoted in the New Testament. Compare Isaiah 6:8-10 with Acts 28:25-27, for example.

  • 1. Who did Job say made him (33:4)?
  • 2. What phrase explains Samson’s physical strength (Judges 14:6, 19)?
  • 3. What is the five-fold proof of the Deity of the Holy Spirit?
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
  • 4. Place a “T” next to the Scriptures that portray the Holy Spirit as Teacher; place a “D” next to those that indicate He dwells within believers.
    Nehemiah 9:20 Ezekiel 36:27 John 14:17 Romans 8:9
    Luke 12:12 John 14:26 I Corinthians 3:16
    I Corinthians 2:13 I John 2:27 Revelation 2:29 John 16:13
  • 5. What does Romans 8:14 give as a proof of salvation?

Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit

1. Comforter A. Galatians 4:6
2. Eternal Spirit B. Isaiah 4:4
3. Power of the Highest C. Revelation 19:10
4. Holy Spirit D. John 14:16
5. Free Spirit E. Romans 8:2
6. Spirit of Adoption F. Hebrews 9:14
7. Spirit of Christ G. I Peter 4:14
8. Spirit of Glory H. Psalm 51:12
9. Spirit of God I. Ephesians 1:13
10. Spirit of Grace J. Genesis 1:2
11. Spirit of Holiness K. I Peter 1:11
12. Spirit of Judgement L. Luke 1:35
13. Spirit of Life M. Romans 8:15
14. Spirit of Lord God N. Romans 1:4
15. Spirit of Prophecy O. Zechariah 12:10
16. Spirit of the Father P. Isaiah 61:1
17. Spirit of the Son Q. Matthew 10:20

What seven titles are given the Spirit in Isaiah 11:2?

Spirit of:

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Answer the following by referring to THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE BELIEVER:

  1. The Holy Spirit is a divine , equal with the and with the in the Godhead.
  2. In the Old Testament it seems the Spirit of God came upon whichever person He , regardless of that person’s condition.
  3. Give four Old Testament examples that seemed to be indwelt by the Holy Spirit without interruption:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
  4. David believed the Spirit of God could and would Himself from an under certain circumstances. was and example of one from whom the Spirit departed.
  5. In the case of it appears the Spirit of God came upon him only on occasions.
  6. The Lord Jesus taught His disciples that they might receive the Holy Spirit through to the , of was perhaps the only one who took advantage of this promise.
  7. What Old Testament prophet told of a time (Pentecost) when the Spirit of God would come upon men and women?
  8. The Bible teaches that believer of this age has the Spirit of God him.
  9. What role did each Person of the Godhead have in Christ’s promise (John 14:16)?
    A.
    B.
    C.
  10. The Spirit would indwell believers, and He would with them .
  11. It was not just the 12 but the whole of believers on whom the Spirit came on the day of .
  12. On page 12, we are reminded of what two never-to-be-repeated events?
    A.
    B.
  13. In a number of cases in the New Testament the Spirit came when believers their on those who had received Christ.
  14. In the case of and his household, it was while Peter the words of life that “the Holy Ghost on all them which the word” (Acts 10:44). Peter had takenwhich Jewish brethren who were witnesses of this event.
  15. The impartation of the Holy Spirit in this day and age is at the moment of the individual’s
    .
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Why was the Spirit sent?

  1. Who sent the Holy Spirit?
  2. Man does not have the power within himself to what he to do to God.
  3. The life of is brought out in us through the Holy Spirit.
  4. The law of and held us down in sin until the time of our in Christ.
  5. We not only need a divine Person us to make the new life in Christ, but we also need a divine Person the of God to for us when we .
  6. The word “Comforter” means someone called to , and includes providing us divine and divine so that we become more like .
  7. We have been chosen of God to Christ on this earth, for the purpose of bringing forth , something for us to fulfill without the help of the .
  8. We are all placed in the Body of Christ to do a special , which the Spirit of God divides to each member of the Body , according to .
  9. The Greek word translated “comfortless” in John 14:18 means someone who is left or bereft of any or assistance. The Holy Spirit is here to the believer.
  10. It is the work of the Holy Spirit to us with the of the .
    What are six things the Spirit does in order to make this possible?
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
  11. The Holy Spirit is God’s free of to us at this time. He will not be from us, because He is to with us .
  12. In Romans 8 we learn that when a person is born again the Holy Spirit his and forms in him.
  13. It is one thing for the Holy Spirit to make His home in our it is another thing for Him to our , or for us to be with the Holy Spirit. When He seeks to take over the center of our lives, He is opposed by the nature within us.
  14. The Holy Spirit wants to fill us to the place where, like a spring of water, we will with (spiritual) refreshment for .
  15. Results of being filled: We receive , knowledge, fruitfulness.
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Sealed and Indwelt by the Spirit

  1. The Holy Spirit is give to us as the of our further inheritance.
  2. The Word of God does not say that the Spirit is given only to the Christian; if believers become they are still sealed by the Spirit.
  3. Sealing has nothing to do with . The sealing takes place at the time of the , and we never become . Never in the Bible are we to be sealed, although we are admonished to be with the Spirit.
  4. What is the four-fold purpose of God’s sealing us with the Holy Spirit?
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
  5. What are the three different phases of redemption? When do each take place?
    A.

    B.

    C.
  6. Only God can the seal that He Himself has established; and God has promised He will not this seal. But remember, this sealing is only for those who have turned in to Christ and have been . We must not build false on or on any system of other than by through in Christ.
  7. There is possibly no truth in the New Testament than that the believer is by the Holy Spirit.
  8. The purpose of His indwelling is that He might cause us to live in .
  9. Just as the absence of the Holy Spirit in a life speaks of the condition of that person, so the of the Holy Spirit is the of life and the of God and the believer.
  10. There is a difference between the indwelling of the Spirit and the filling, or being by the Spirit.
  11. The carnal Corinthians needed to be awakened to the of the Holy Spirit’s presence.
  12. The body of a Christian is the of God. What will be the consequences of defiling it? .
  13. Sin does not the Holy Spirit from our , but without it will bring to our hearts.
  14. Every time we sin, it is the with the Spirit and the that is affected by sin, not the .
  15. The evidence for the indwelling Spirit is not our but the of God. He declares it; that should it.
  16. Before Pentecost, men did not have the promise we have today that the Spirit of God will with the believer .
    Give four facts concerning the “temple of God” given in I Corinthians 3:16-17:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
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The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

  1. The word “baptize” is a Greek word that has been transliterated. What does that mean?

  2. What are the two meanings of the word?
    A.
    B.
  3. Is the baptism of the Spirit and the filling of the Spirit the same thing?
  4. Being baptized into the Body of Christ is sure basis for , victorious and living, because it puts us into the right with Christ.
  5. Every genuine believer in Christ was baptized by the Holy Spirit into the of Christ the moment he .
  6. There should be perfect in the Body because there is only one , Christ Himself.
  7. The Holy Spirit, in our hearts, makes effective the process of death to the old , the old “I,” the old . And the Holy Spirit also produces the life of Christ in us.

    8. Match the following Scriptures with the symbol associated with the Holy Spirit:

    1. A Dove A. Matthew 3:11
    2. Fire B. Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30
    3. Rain and Dew C. Matthew 3:16
    4. Water D. John 3:8
    5. Wind E. John 7:37-39
    6. Seal F. Isaiah 61:1,3; Hebrews 1:9
    7. Oil G. Psalm 72:6; 133:3
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Sanctification by the Spirit

  1. References to the subject of sanctification occur almost times in the Bible, under such words as:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    C.
  2. “Sanctification” according to the Scriptures means to God or for God. To be set apart for God the believer is also separated from things. He is separated from the ways and patterns and of the world.
  3. Some have wrongfully taught that sanctification means or perfection... teaching that the adamic nature is by a special work of the Holy Spirit following salvation.
  4. What Old Testament prophet referred to people who sanctified themselves to do evil?
  5. Who did Paul call “sanctified” but “carnal?”
  6. The word “holy” (in I Peter 1:15-16) comes from the same word that gives us our word “ .”
  7. Three major distinctions of sanctification:
    A. eternal- sanctified by the
    B. internal- sanctified by the
    C. external- sanctified through applying the to our lives
  8. The work of sanctification was done 2,000 years ago.
  9. Internal sanctification is a experience following the initial of Christ as Saviour.
  10. God uses His under the power and operation of the Holy Spirit to bring about the He wants to see in our .
  11. Some people are not separated from the old life of sin as they should be because the of does not have the place in their life it should have.
  12. Our separation from the body of sin will be realized when our Lord .
  13. The Word of God makes it plain that there is a as well as a with regard to sanctification.
  14. The time of crisis is a of faith, and on the other side is the or the process. There must be a point before there can be a experience. But we must not stop at making a decision; we must also on it.
  15. The words “lay aside” in Hebrews 12:1 speak of doing something right ; to reach the personal to lay it aside without any .
  16. In true sanctification, our responsibility is . His responsibility is to .
  17. I Peter 3:15 simply means that we are to but a divine work that leads us to after in our to where we become more and more like Christ.
  18. Our spiritual growth is possible only as we take time to develop our devotional life through the and and to the of God.
  19. Ephesians 6:10 speaks of our being and continually by the Lord.
  20. At Salvation, we are instantly cleansed from the of sin; but day by day we need to be purified from the of sin.
  21. The Lord does not cast us off when we make a crisis and then have failed to carry through. Though He is by our failure, still He has What He desires is that we to Him .

    22. Review Scripture references used in this chapter:

    What verses tell about the:
    1. sanctification of objects
    2. sanctification of priests called for
    3. sanctification of firstborn
    4. sanctification of the people
    5. sanctification of some people to do evil
    6. sanctification by the Father of the Son
    7. sanctification by Christ of Himself
    8. sanctification of the home of an unsaved person by saved spouse
    9. sanctified “called to be saints”
    10. peace and sanctification to be followed
    11. “sanctification of the Spirit”
    12. sanctification once and for all by the death of Christ on the Cross

    Put an ET in front of the scripture references below that speak of ETERNAL sanctification; an IN in front of those dealing with INTERNAL and an EX in front of those dealing with EXTERNAL.

    Hebrews 13:12 I Corinthians 6:11 John 17:16-19 Hebrews 10:10
    II Thess. 2:13 Ephesians 5:26 Hebrews 10:29 Titus 3:5
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Filled with the Spirit

  1. The filling of the Spirit is essential for spiritual .
  2. When the believer is filled with the Spirit, it means that the Holy Spirit controls the , the and the of the Christian.
  3. When the self-life is in control, we have ; when the Holy Spirit is in control we have .
  4. “Be filled with the Spirit” is a that might be translated “ on filled with the Holy Spirit.” action is involved.
  5. The person who has the Spirit of God dwelling in him is not in the but the .
  6. To be totally by the Spirit means to be totally by Him. He controls our daily experience only with our and by us having the right toward His direction.
  7. Ephesians 5:18 points out that the filling of the Spirit is not just for a chosen , but for believers. Being controlled by the Spirit is not the result of our tears or or . We are upon by the Spirit when we to Him.
  8. Give three reasons God wants to exercise His control over our lives:
    A.
    B.
    C.
  9. We need God to control our soul, which is the seat of the:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    We also need Him to control the senses of our body.
  10. Christ told the disciples to wait for the of the Spirit.
  11. 11. The New Testament never tells believers to wait for the of the Holy Spirit. The moment we were born again we were also into the Body of Christ. This does not mean we are automatically or by the Holy Spirit as far as His and us in the Christian life is concerned.
  12. We must God and to the Holy Spirit so that we might be filled by Him.
  13. To be filled, there must be thirst and drinking. Thirst suggests , and drinking suggests and . Our desire to be filled must include our wanting God to and put away in our lives. We must also have a desire for the of the Spirit in our lives.
  14. We not only trust Christ to save us from , but we trust Him to us with the .
  15. When we sin, it means the has taken control. We must that sin and be and to .
  16. Being filled with the Spirit involves a continuous devotional of life.
  17. What is the basic meaning of the command to:
    A. “present your bodies”

    B. “Be not conformed”

    C. “Be ye transformed”

    D. “prove” (His Will)
  18. Two hindrances that keep us from being filled are (1) the Spirit and (2) the Spirit. We do the first when we . The second word speaks of to His direction, which is a sin of rather than a sin of .
  19. Chastening is a action on God’s part which He employs to the hold of the nature in our lives.
  20. To walk in the Spirit means
  21. List four “impossible” commands only the Spirit can enable us to obey:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
  22. What should we do when an evil thought comes into our mind?
  23. What three-fold enemy does the Christian face?
    A.
    B.
    C.
  24. The Christian life is more than “letting go and letting God” because we have a to meet. It is not merely submission to the will of God, but with it.
  25. If the Spirit of God is to sustain control, the Christian must maintain a devotional life that includes joyous , and in the........................and he must be separated from companions and their wicked .
  26. A Spirit-filled person will realize and enjoy various ministries of the Spirit, such as the life, the fact that Christ us, to prepare us for His work, His work and the producing of a character.
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The Holy Spirit and Christlikeness

by Dr. Jack Hyles

In Bethlehem, 2,000 years ago, a male Child was born. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit. One of His titles was Paraclete (helper). He gave Him- self to helping others. When He saw hungry people, He fed them. When He saw sad people, He cheered them. When He saw weary people, He strengthened them. When He saw discour- aged people, He encouraged them. When He saw poor little children, He blessed them. When He saw bereaved people, He comforted them.

When people cursed Him, He blessed them. When people hated Him, He loved them. When people despitefully used Him, He prayed for them. When one betrayed Him, He called him “Friend.” When people reviled Him, He did not retaliate.

He never sought vengeance. His feet never trod a wicked path. His mind never had a wicked thought. His hands never took that which they should not have taken. His tongue never spoke a sinful word. His heart never entertained an un- holy motive. His hands never performed a sinful deed.

It was wonderful! One of those who knew Him best summarized His life by saying, He “went about doing good.” Yes, it was wonderful!

Yet there was one thing sad about this. “Some- thing sad about this wonderful life of Jesus?” Yes, for His entire life was spent in a small geographi- cal area of no more than 75 miles by 40 miles and in a chronological era of 33 years. America never saw Him. China never saw Him. South- east Asia never saw Him. The islands of the sea never entertained Him. Europe never saw Him. Only those who lived in that little country of Palestine during His brief life span on earth had an opportunity to see this wonderful life.

Is it fair for most of the world to live and die and never see the life of Jesus? No, it is not. So God conceived a plan. His plan would provide a Jesus in every city of every country; and in every neigh- borhood of every city; and in every home, fac- tory, office, shop, and school of every neighbor- hood.

He arranged for each of His people to have ac- cess to the same power through which He lived His life. That power was the power of the Holy Spirit. Christ did not live His own life, perform His miracles, preach His sermons, for His deeds as God. He did them as a Spirit-filled man (See Luke 4:1). That same Holy Spirit is available to every Christian so that the world will have an opportunity to see the amazing life of Jesus Christ in us. Many Scriptures remind us of our privi- lege and responsibility to be Christlike.

Match the Following:

1. II Corinthians 5:20 A. We’re to have His mind
2. Philippians 2:5 B. We’ve been sent by Him
3. John 14:12 C. Ambassadors; “in Christ’s stead”
4. John 13:15 D. We’re to love as He loved
5. John 15:12 E. We’re to do as He did
6. John 20:21 F. Satisfied, when like Him
7. Psalm 17:15 G. We’re to do His work

When our son, Dave was just a little boy, I remember asking him one Sunday afternoon what he had learned in Sunday School that morning.

“I learned about God.”

“Good. What did you learn about God?”

“I learned that God loves me more than any body loves me.”

What else did you learn about God?” I asked.

“I learned that when I do bad, God spanks me... and does He spank me hard!”

“What else did you learn?”

“I learned that after God spanks me, He hugs me and tells me that it hurt... Him... more than it hurts... me... Hey, Dad, are you God?”

I hugged my little boy and said, “No, son, I’m not God. But I hope after you’ve been in our home for 18 or 20 years, that you still get me mixed up with Jesus.”

I had always thought that passage dealt with the resurrection of the body, that our Lord was say- ing that if His Spirit dwelt in us we would be resurrected someday. Then I realized that this verse is not talking about our coming physical resurrection, but about the availability of the res- urrected life while we are yet in the body. Our Lord is saying that if the Holy Spirit can raise Christ from the dead, that same Holy Spirit can raise me from selfishness and self- centerdness that I may live the resurrected life. He can raise us to walk in the Spirit and to have daily victory to live a resurrected life.

I once visited the amazing Sistine Chapel in Rome. The ceiling and much of the walls are adorned with Michelangelo’s famous painting, “The Last Judgement.” It is an unbelievable work of art.

Suppose the Lord Jesus were to tell me, “Paint another ‘Last Judgement’ like the one painted by Michelangelo.” No matter how hard I tried my painting would be little better than a child’s first- grade attempt to imitate the great painter.

But suppose God offered to place the spirit of Michelangelo within my body. Couldn’t I then make a replica of his famous painting? It would take time. Day by day, week by week, month by month, and even year by year I would add a little bit as did Michelangelo until someday, with Michelangelo’s spirit within me, a replica would be complete.

The Lord Jesus said to me, “My child, make an- other life like Mine.” I tried. I failed. I miserably failed. Then one day He said to me, “You could succeed perhaps if I would put My Spirit in you.” So He made His Spirit available to me, and by that Spirit I can attempt to paint a likeness of Christ in my life.

She said, “Oh, no. I didn’t buy those bananas.”

“Sure you did, these are yours.”

She began to weep and said, “Mister, are you giving me those bananas?” Then with a stunned look on her face she said, “You’re the Jesus-man. I’ve seen you before.”

It wasn’t difficult to win her to the Savior.

Oh, Holy Spirit of God, may people who cross my path have the privilege and blessing of see- ing Jesus!

We are to be like Jesus. He is not here in per- son to feed the hungry, to strengthen the weak, to encourage the discouraged, to clothe the cold, to help widows and orphans. So He tells us, “Show them how I love. Show them what I do. Go where I would go. Preach what I would preach. Sing what I would sing. Teach what I would teach. Love as I would love. Forgive as I would forgive. Be kind as I would be kind. Do good as I would do good.”

When I learned this I set out to be like Jesus. I tried so hard. But I failed. I found that I would rather be served than serve, to receive than to give, to be fed than to feed, to be clothed than to clothe. It was easier to hate my enemies than to love them. I found it difficult to bless those who cursed me. I would rather be cheered than to cheer and be comforted than to comfort. But I tried and tried. Yet I failed. I could not be like Him.

Then one day I came across a verse that trans- formed my life. ROMANS 8:11: “But if the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by His Spirit that dwelleth in you.”

Yet again, I failed. I made some improvement, but I could not match His masterpiece. I could not really show this world how He lives. Then I discovered what to me is the most important Scripture in the Bible on this subject. II CORINTHIANS 3:18: “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

Notice the words, “are changed into the same image from glory to glory,” and “even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” Then it dawned on me, I AM NOT THE PAINTER! I AM THE CANVAS! THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE PAINTER! My job is simply to present myself, or yield myself to Him. (See Romans 12:1).

As I yield to Him, just as a canvas yields to the artist, the Holy Spirit paints from glory to glory a likeness of Christ in my life. Ah, here is the secret: Yield, yield, yield, yield! He does the work that I cannot do.

So every morning I yield to Him, and then I ask Him to let me cross the path of people whom our Lord would help if He were on earth. I must yield to Him to make me like Jesus, and then I must yield for Him to lead me where Jesus would go.

One illustration: I was at a supermarket waiting to be checked out. The little old lady in front of me was very poor. Her bill came to $4.72, but I noticed she only had $4.00. She timidly told the clerk she didn’t think she would take the bananas she had planned to buy. The clerk was offended and told her to make up her mind. With tears in her eyes the little lady with only $4 had no choice but to put the bananas back. After she had checked out and had received several insults from the clerk, I picked up the bananas and added them to by bill. I rushed after the little lady who could not afford the bananas and said, “Lady, you left something back at the supermarket.” “You’re Reverend Hayes, aren’t you? You’re the

Answer the following:

  1. Christ gave Himself to others. When He saw people, He them. When He saw people, He them. When He saw people, He strengthened them. When He saw discouraged people, He them. When He saw poor little , He blessed them. When He saw bereaved people, He them.
  2. The life of Christ was spent in a small geographical area of no more than miles by miles and in a chronological era of years.
  3. Romans 8:11 teaches us that the Holy Spirit can raise us from selfishness and that we may live the life.
  4. We must yield to the Holy Spirit to make us like , and then we must yield for Him to us where Jesus would .
  5. “And Jesus being of the returned from Jordan, and was by the into the wilderness” ( 4:1).
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Specific Gifts Mentioned

  1. What does Paul discuss concerning spiritual gifts in I Corinthians,
    Chapter 12:
    Chapter 13:
    Chapter 14:
  2. List and briefly define the gifts of the Spirit (I Corinthians 12:8-10):
    A.

    B.

    C.

    D.

    E.

    F.

    G.

    H.

    I.
  3. After God has given gifts to Christians He gives these gifted believers to the , to do His work.
  4. Match the following:
    1. God’s special messengers A. diversities of tongues
    2. supernatural wonder-working B. apostles
    3. explain God’s word C. healings
    4. edify, exhort, comfort D. helps
    5. variety of languages E. governments
    6. power to cure diseases F. prophets (preachers)
    7. manage, organize, guide G. teachers
    8. support, undergird, uphold H. wrong answer
    Now arrange the gifts listed in the right column in proper, Scriptural order:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
    G.
    H.
  5. Not every believer will have the gift, and no one believer will have the gifts. God gives the gifts as He .
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Genuine Gifts or Imitations

  1. Satan often comes as an of light and some of the of the Holy Spirit.
  2. Gifts given to the believer by the Holy Spirit are to be , but when the gifts are only and when they are not properly administrated through , they lead to , conceit and .
  3. The gift of tongues was by the Corinthians, and is today.
  4. What is the meaning of each of the Greek words for love?
    A.
    B.

    C.
  5. Name three things Satan cannot imitate:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    List the fruit of the Spirit:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
    G.
    H.
    I.
  6. The manifestation of God’s is the real proof of one’s being with the Holy Spirit and by Him. The gifts of the Holy Spirit must be adminis- tered in .
  7. If the works that I do are not by love, they are .
  8. “And now abideth , , , these three; but the greatest of these is .”
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The Gift of Tongues

  1. What was wrong with the church of Corinth?
    A.
    B.
    C.
  2. The control of the Spirit can be hindered by .
  3. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit gave the disciples the ability to speak in that they had never .
  4. The Greek word glossa refers to the of our body which we call the . It can also mean .
  5. The other Greek word dealing with this subject is from which we get our English word, “ .” This Greek word always refers to .
  6. The word “unknown” (referring to a language) is italicized in our Bibles. It was not in the but was added by .
  7. The gifts were used to exalt . We are to exalt the Saviour, not or the .
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The Use and Abuse of Tongues

  1. At least spiritual gifts were given in the early church. List seven that are mentioned in Romans 12:6-8:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
    G.
  2. For what three-fold purpose does God give apostles, prophets, evangelist, pastors, and teach- ers? (See Ephesians 4)
    A.
    B.
    C.
  3. Give the source of spiritual gifts, also how they are provided and distributed:
    A.
    B.
    C.
  4. is not our guide in the tongues issue; we must guide our experience by the .
  5. What New Testament books furnish the background for this subject?
    A.
    B.
  6. What was the two-fold purpose of the gift of tongues at Pentecost?
    A.
    B.
  7. Seeking for a sign indicates that a person has a faith rather than a faith.
  8. God fills us with the Holy Spirit when we:
    A.
    B.
  9. Corinthian believers seemed to regard the gift of tongues as the of the gifts and considered those it to be a sort of spiritual .
  10. The word “tongue” appears times in I Corinthians 14. Only in verse does it refer to the physical itself.
  11. The gift of tongues was limited in its and in its .
  12. What are two general rules concerning the use of tongues?
    A.
    B.
  13. In your own words, briefly state nine specific rules concerning tongues.
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
    G.
    H.
    I.
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Temporal and Eternal Gifts

  1. There is a difference between the of the Holy Spirit and the of the Spirit. Many of the gifts can be by Satan.
  2. The eternal spiritual gift is .
  3. Love is an eternal which will be fulfilled in us only when we are in .
  4. Faith and hope will cease when faith is turned into and hope becomes .
  5. What is the two-fold meaning of “prophecy?”
    A.
    B.
  6. The first phase of prophecy ceased when the were completed.
  7. “Knowledge” means “the or .” This gift will cease when the time comes that the whole of Scripture will be to us.
  8. Signs are for or for those of little . A Christian has put away things.
  9. Paul urged the Corinthians to “covet the gifts... to follow after , and spiritual , but rather, that ye may .”

    10. Match the following:

    1. some five talents, some two A. I Corinthians 12:4
    2. “diversities of gifts” B. Romans 12:6
    3. gifts differ; given by grace C. Matthew 25:15
    4. we received all we have D. I Corinthians 4:7
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The More Excellent Way

  1. The of the Spirit supersedes the of the Spirit.
  2. The fruit of the Spirit may be summarized by one word: . Everything else on the list comes from this one thing. The entire list is:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
    G.
    H.
    I.
  3. The love of the Spirit is beyond attainment.
  4. Without love, spiritual gifts lead to:
    A. and .
    B.
    C.
    D. of others and even to .
  5. Satan can imitate many of the of the Spirit. He can neither imitate nor produce the of the Spirit effectively.
  6. When the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within, He in us the love of God. But this love cannot be seen or by others until we our hearts to the Lord.
  7. Being rooted and grounded in love comes only through daily of and on the and in the Spirit.
  8. The relationship of our love to God is proved by the relationship of love to man.
  9. There may be disagreements over or over , but when there is true , we will not allow them to affect our with others.
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Love Described

  1. List the sixteen components of love mentioned in I Corinthians 13:4-7.
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
    G.
    H.
    I.
    J.
    K.
    L.
    M.
    N.
    O.
    P.
  2. Love overlooks in others and does not .
  3. Love is and not gloomy.
  4. Love actively seeks the of others.
  5. Love never boils over with . It seeks the advantage of rather than advantage.
  6. Love is and willing to learn.
  7. Love does not behave . It produces good and noble .
  8. Happiness lies not in having or but in .
  9. Love has a good ; is not touchy or .
  10. True love does not harbor evil . It is not of what other are trying to do.
  11. Love is . It does not rejoice in but rejoices in the .
  12. True love never rejoices when falls on a person for evil-doing, but is glad when God shows .
  13. The gifts of the Spirit without the of the Spirit are ineffective in providing spiritual to others.
  14. If our hearts are not filled with love, it is because we are not , or , by the .
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The story of Samson is one of the strangest and saddest in Old Testament history. It is also one of the most instructive. Samson was by far the most remarkable man of his day. The grandest opportunities were open to him. But after strik- ing temporary victories, his life ended in tragic failure—all through his won folly.

Time and again “the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him.” In the power of the Spirit his deeds astonished his people and vexed the enemies of God. But in Judges 16:19-20, the Lord has left Samson. Though Samson doesn’t know it yet, his strength is gone. Soon he will be taken into wretched captivity, the sport of the godless, and will die with the enemies of the Lord.

Unfortunately, Samson is not the only greatly used man in Christian history who has been shorn of the Holy Spirit’s power. The world has seen many Samsons—and will no doubt see many more—men who God once used but later was forced to lay aside.

By revealing the causes of this loss of power God shows us how to prevent it from happening in our lives. When and why does the Lord with- draw His power from a man?

Are you such a person? Does the Lord no longer use you as he once did? You may still be out- wardly in Christian work, but do you have the old-time power? Have you been untrue to your separation to God? Are you listening to Delilah, to the world and its allurements?

Do you long to have the old power back again? There is but one thing to do. Let your hair grow again as Samson did. Renew your consecration to God.

(2) Power leaves when sin enters.It was so with Saul, the son of Kish. The Spirit of God came upon Saul and he wrought a great victory for God (I Samuel 11:6). He brought the people of God forward to a place of triumph over their enemies, who had enslaved them for years.

But Saul disobeyed God in two distinct instances (I Samuel 13:13-14; 15:3, 9-11, 23). The Lord withdrew His favor and his power. Saul’s life ended in defeat and ruin. This is the history of many men who God has once used. Sin crept in. They did what God told them not to do, (or they refused to do something God bade them do), and the power of God has been withdrawn. A person who has known God’s power in service, and wants to continue knowing it, must walk very softly before Him. He must learn to respond promptly to the slightest whisper of God.

Go alone with God at the close of each day. Ask Him to show you if any sin, anything displeas- ing in His sight, has crept in that day. Confess and put away immediately any sin He points out.

(3) Power is lost through self-indulgence. Anyone who wants God’s power must lead a life of self-denial. Many things that are not sinful in themselves may still hinder spiritually and rob men of power. No man can lead a luxurious life or overindulge his natural appetites, and still en- joy the fullness of God’s power.

(5) Power is lost through pride.Pride is the subtlest and most dangerous of all enemies of power. Many who have passed the test on the first four points have lost their power through pride. God’s men have become puffed up because of the very fact that God has given power and used them. Others have inflated them- selves with pride over the consistency and devo- tion of their own lives. And God was forced to set them aside.

God cannot use a proud man. “God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble” (I Peter 5:5). The man who is puffed up with self-esteem cannot be filled up with the Holy Spirit. Paul saw this danger for himself. God saw it for him and gave him a thorn “lest he should be exalted above measure” (2 Corinthians 12:7).

The more He uses us the lower we need to get before Him. “He gives grace to the humble.”

(6) Power is lost by neglecting prayer. In prayer we are charged with the energy of God. God’s power flows mightily into the man who is much in prayer.

Virtue or power is constantly going from us when we serve others, as it did from Christ (Mark 5:30). Power can only be maintained by renewing it in prayer. Do you have the power of God in your life and service as much as ever? If not, it may be because you simply do not spend the time on your face before God as you once did!

(7) Power is lost by neglecting God’s Word. God’s power comes through prayer and through the Word (Psalm 1:2-3; Joshua 1:8). Many have known the power that comes through regular and prayerful meditation upon the Word of God.

But in many lives business and even Christian duties have multiplied. Other studies have come in. The Word has largely been crowded out... and power is gone. It may be regained and maintained only through prayerful meditation upon God’s word.

(1)God withdraws his power when a Chris- tian goes back on his separation to Him. This was the precise case with Samson. Judges 16:19 (Compare Numbers 6:2, 5). His uncut hair was the outward sign of his Nazarite vow by which “he separated himself unto the Lord.” The shear- ing of his hair was the surrender of his separa- tion. When Samson took away his separation the Lord took away his power.

There was a day when many a Christian sepa- rated himself to God. He turned his back utterly upon the world and its ambitions, its spirit, its purposes. He set himself apart to God as holy unto Him, for God to take and use him however He saw fit. God honored his separation. He anointed him with the Holy Ghost and power. God used this man.

But one day a Delilah came along. The world captured his heart again. He listened to the world’s voice and allowed her to shear him of the sign of separation. He is no longer a sepa- rated man, no longer wholly consecrated to the Lord. And the Lord has left him.

Gratification of the flesh and the fullness of the Spirit do not go together. “The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these two are contrary the one to the other” (Galations 5:17). Paul said, “I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection” (I Corinthians 9:27). Note also Ephesians 5:18.

Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand. Some ministers of power became popular and in demand. With the popularity came an increase of pay and of the comforts of life. Luxurious liv- ing and “costly apparel” came in, and in many cases the power of the Spirit went out.

If we want to keep the Spirits’s power, we need to be on guard to lead lives of simplicity, free from indulgence and suffering, ever ready to “endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 2:3).

(4) Power is lost through greed for money. The love of money became the ruin of Judas Iscariot, one of the Lord’s chosen twelve. I Timo- thy 6:10 teaches that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. One of the greatest crimes this unholy love commits is to steal spiritual power.

Covetousness, the love for more, has little by little taken possession of men who once were greatly used of God. Although they gained their money honestly, their accumulation absorbed them. The Spirit of God was shut out, and power vanished.

Christ’s words, “Take heed and beware of covet- ousness” (Luke 12:15), should be written large and engraved deeply upon the hearts of those who want His power. And remember, a poor man may be absorbed in the desire for wealth just as much as any greedy millionaire is.

Any one of these seven things will cause us to lose our spiritual power. If there is one dread that comes to me more frequently than any other it is that of losing the power of God. Oh, the agony of having been used of Him, and then of losing that power! How awful to be laid aside as far as any really usefulness is concerned. Men may still praise you, but God can’t use you.

To see a perishing world around you, and to know there is no power in your words to save–would it not be better to die than that?

I see so many men, men once eminently used of God, from whom God has now departed. I walk with fear and trembling, and cry unto Him daily to keep me from these things that would make it necessary for Him to withdraw His power from me and my ministry.

May we remain faithful until that glad day when we can say with Paul: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day...” (II Timothy 4:7-8). —R.A. Torrey

Answer the following:

  1. In the story of Samson (Judges 13:24-16:31), list the Bible verses that tell us the Spirit of the Lord “moved” or “came upon him...”
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
  2. What was the outward sign of Samson’s separation to God?
  3. What do you think may be some outward signs of separation to God?
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
  4. A Christian who wants God’s power will turn his back upon the world and its:
    A.
    B.
    C.
  5. Saul disobeyed God in distinct instances. In the first, Samuel told Saul he had done by not keeping the God had given him.
    What did God say about Saul after he disobeyed the second time (I Samuel 15:11)?
    A.
    B.
    C.
    What verse in chapter 16 says “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul?”
  6. No man can lead a life or overindulge his natural and still enjoy the of God’s power.
  7. is the most dangerous enemy of power.
  8. In we are charged with the energy of God.
  9. Prayerful upon God’s word is essential.
    List the seven ways spiritual power is lost:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
    G.
    Who did the Spirit of God empower in:
    Exodus 31:3:
    Numbers 24:2:
    Numbers 27:18:
    Judges 3:10:
    Judges 6:34:
    Judges 11:29:
    I Samuel 16:13:
    I Samuel 19:20:
    II Chron. 15:1:
    II Chron. 24:20:
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Final Review

  1. The Holy Spirit is first mentioned in theverse of Genesis.
  2. What are three sins unsaved people may commit against the Holy Spirit?
    A.
    B.
    C.
  3. What are three sins saved people may commit against the Holy Spirit?
    A.
    B.
    C.
  4. What seven titles are given the Spirit in Isaiah 11:2? Spirit of:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
    G.
  5. What do we receive when we are filled with the Holy Spirit?
    A.
    B.
    C.
  6. What is the four-fold purpose of God’s sealing us with the Holy Spirit?
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
  7. “Sanctification,” according to the Scriptures, meansto God, or for God.
  8. The eternal spiritual gift is.
  9. Theof the Spirit supersedes theof the Spirit.

    10. Answer “T” for True or “F” for False:

    1. The Holy Spirit is not a divine Person.
    2. The Greek word translated “spirit” is neuter in gender.
    3. “Comforter” means “one who is called to your side (to help).”
    4. The Bible does not refer to the Spirit with a personal pronoun.
    5. The Holy Spirit is not equal with the Father or the Lord Jesus.
    6. We are sealed with the Spirit when we are saved.
    7. We can become unsealed with the Spirit through unfaithfulness.
    8. Most believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
    9. The baptism and the filling of the Spirit are the same thing.
    10. The sinful nature is eradicated when we are sanctified.
    11. Internal sanctification is a daily work of the Holy Spirit.
    12. When the self-life is in control, we have carnality.
    13. God has a purpose for every believer.
    14. The gifts and the fruit of the Spirit are identical.
    15. Faith, hope and charity will endure forever.
  10. List seven actions of the Holy Spirit: (see page 4 of workbook)
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
    G.
    List the fruit of the Spirit:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
    G.
    H.
    I.
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