The Message of the Holy Spirit

General preface
Author's Preface
Chief Abbreviations
Bibliography

Introduction

1. Who is the Holy Spirit and what is he like? (1 Samuel 6:11-13; Matthew 3:11-16; Acts 2:2)

Part One
The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

2. The Holy Spirit is the energiser of all creation (Genesis 1:1-3)
3. The Holy Spirit works wonders through weak people (Judges 3:7-11; 6:24 -- 8:28; 11:1-40; 13:25 -- 15:15)

Part Two
The Holy Spirit in the Gospels

4. The Holy Spirit and proclamation (Luke 1:41-69; 2:25-35)
5. The Holy Spirit authenticates Jesus (Luke 1:35; 3:22; 4:1-15)
6. The Holy Spirit commissions Jesus (Luke 4:16-30; 12:8-12
7. The Holy Spirit and salvation (John 3:1-10; 4:7-26; 7:37, 39)
8. The Holy Spirit is the Paraclete (John 14:12-17; 15:26 -- 16:7, 13-15)
9. The Holy Spirit convicts unbelievers (John 16:1-11)

Part Three
The Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts

10. The Holy Spirit and evangelism (Acts 1:8; 4:1-31; 6:8 -- 7:60; 13:4-12)
11. The Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2: 1-12)
12. The Holy Spirit guides believers (Acts 5:3-9; 8:29-40; 10:19-23; 11:12-15; 13:2-4; 16:6-10)

Part Four
The Holy Spirit in the Epistles

13. The Holy Spirit opposes the flesh and affirms believers (Romans 8:1-13, 14-23, 26-27)
14. The Holy Spirit provides gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-13; Romans 12:6-8)
15. The Holy Spirit and transformation (Galatians 5:16 -- 6:2)
16. The Holy Spirit seals and guarantees believers (Ephesians 1:3-14)
17. The Holy Spirit provides access to God (Ephesians 2:11-22)
18. The Holy Spirit and unity (Ephesians 4:1-16, 25-32)
19. Be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18 -- 6:8)

Conclusion

Study Guide

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