The Great Gift of the Holy Spirit
The Great Gift of the Holy Spirit John 7:37-39
Arnold Brevick Pastor at First Presbyterian North Port, FL
I.The greatness of the Holy Spirit is seen in Christs presenting Him on the last great day of the Feast of Tabernacles John 7:37
II.The greatness of the Holy Spirit is seen in the fact that His ministry is needed, even before He is really given John 7:39
1.We see the Holy Spirit active in creation Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:27-30
The Holy Spirit’s Work in Creation
2.We see the Holy Spirit inspiring the Old Testament Prophets 1 Peter 1:10-12; Genesis 41:38; 2 Chronicles 15:1; 2 Chronicles 20:14
The Holy Spirit’s Role in Prophecy
3.We see the Holy Spirit also giving men ability to govern, to create artistically and even to fight Numbers 11:16 & :24-26; Exodus 31:1-4 & 35:30-31; Judges 3:9-10; 6:34; 11:28-29; 13:24-25; 14:19; 15:14; 1 Samuel 10:6&10; 1 Samuel 16:13-16; 1 Chronicles 28:11-12; Numbers 24:2
The Role of the Holy Spirit in Government
4.We know (though it is not spoken of much in the Old Testament) that regeneration and sanctification by the Holy Spirit were as necessary than as they are now John 3:3, :5, :7
III.The greatness of the Holy Spirit is seen in His work in the life of Jesus Christ (also before He is given)
1.The Holy Spirit formed Christs human body in the womb of the virgin Mary Luke 1:31 & :35
2.The Holy Spirit endowed Christ with all spiritual graces Isaiah 11:1-3
3.The Holy Spirit anoints Jesus Christ at the beginning of His earthly ministry:
A.His title Christ means the Anointed One therefore His most popular title is one taken from the Spirits influence on His life and ministry Isaiah 61:1-3; Matthew 3:16-17; John 1:29-34
B.This title rolls into one the three anointed offices of the Old Testament:
Prophet Acts 3:22, Priest Hebrews 7:17 & 23-28 and King Revelation 17:14
4.The Holy Spirit led our Lord Jesus Christ Mathew 4:1
5.The Holy Spirit is the Power behind our Lords casting out of demons Matthew 12:24-32
6.The Holy Spirit the Eternal Spirit is the Power behind Christ taking up the cross as a Holy Sacrifice for our sins Hebrews 9:14
The Holy Spirit and Christ’s Superior Offering
7.”The Holy Spirit is the great Power behind Christs resurrection from the dead Romans 8:11
IV.The greatness of the Holy Spirit is seen in all things connected with His being given, His coming John 7:39
1.Christs glorification is a prerequisite to the Spirits being given John 7:39
2.The Spirits coming is more important to us than Christs continued physical presence John 16:7
3.The Holy Spirit is given or comes in the most dynamic and graceful manner Acts 2; Ezekiel 37; John 3:8
A.In these things we see Gods sovereignty John 3:8
B.In these things we see the Spirits life giving power Acts 1:8; Acts 2:41
4.The Spirit is given in answer to fervent prayer Luke 11:9-13; Acts 1:8; :14; 2:1; Acts 4:31
V.The greatness of the Holy Spirit is seen in His work for our salvation, bringing about the new birth, sanctifying us, framing us as the Body of Christ making us as Christ was, His own Temple 2 Thessalonians 2:13
1. This work is necessary work
A. Without the new birth we cannot see the Kingdom of God John 3:3
B. Unless a man (woman) is born again he cannot understand the things of God at all 1 Corinthians 2:14
C. The cross itself is foolishness to the unregenerate person, ii is not understood or appreciated 1 Corinthians 1:18
D. The beautiful things of God are not known or desired unless the Spirit reveals them to us 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 &12
E. Without the new birth, we cannot enter the Kingdom of God John 3:5; 3:7
F. Only the new birth fits us for heaven Titus 3:4-7
2. This work is drastic work
A. The changes necessary for our salvation are not easily accomplished or even humanly possible Jeremiah 13:23; John 1:13
B. Being born again requires spiritual heart surgery Ezekiel 11:19; Ezekiel 36:26
C. Being born again means a kingdom transfer Colossians 1:13
D. Being born again means God changes us from dead in sin, children of wrath and the devil Ephesians 2:1-5; John 8:39-45 into alive in Christ, children of God John 1:12-13; Romans 8:14-17
E. This great work is credited to the Holy Spirit John 3:5-8
3. This is dramatic work 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 3:8
A. The new birth gives us New Eyes John 3:3
B. New Ears John 10:26-27; Revelation 2:7; 2:11; 2:17; 2:29; 3:6; 3:13; 3:22We who are born anew, hear to follow and do James 1:22
C. A New Mouth Before Romans 3:13-14 after Psalm 40:3
D. New Taste Buds (desires) Psalm 34:8; Jeremiah 15:16; Psalm 1:2; Psalm 37:4
E. A New Heart Ezekiel 11:19; 36:26; Jeremiah 24:7
F. New Feet Before Proverbs 1:16; Romans 3:15-16 After Isaiah 52:7; Habakkuk 3:19; Ephesians 2:10
G. A New Face 1 John 3:1-3; Colossians 3:9-14; Ephesians 4:22-24
Doing this the Spirit fits us together makes us a spiritual temple, fit to be a dwelling place of God Ephesians 2:21-22; 3:14-21; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:19
VI.The Greatness of the Holy Spirit is seen in His helping us:
1.To pray Romans 8:26
2.To live and walk as we should Galatians 5:16, 22-23, 25
3.To know Christ, by teaching us and glorifying Him John 16:13-15
4.By empowering and gifting us for service Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
5.By convicting the world John 16:7-11
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