The Leading of the Spirit

*He REMINDS, brings to our mind, remembrance, the things we heard or saw.
*He helps us REALIZE, helps us come to our senses, brings conviction, gives understanding.
*He REVEALS.

Romans 8:12-17. Matthew 16:16ff
Being LED by the Spirit means:
+To put to death by Him the works of flesh. Deny self. Take up cross.
+To pray in the Spirit in accordance to His witness with, and utterance, beyond utterance He gives to our spirits. Follow Christ. Listen to the Son.
......Help in weakness
......Prayer according to will of God
......Strength. Grace
......Listening
......Obeying

2Corinthians 3-4
Openness to Scripture, the veil removed.
God spoke face to face with Moses, but he had to keep a veil. The veil is still on the eyes of unrepentant people when they read the Scripture, but is removed when one turns to Jesus. A believer is open faced.
So, we with open faces, looking as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

THOUGHTS
The devil's thoughts are for TEMPTATION
The Spirit's thoughts are for EDIFICATION, SANCTIFICATION

Spirit-filled Preaching

The No.1 qualification of being a Spirit-filled Preacher is not to have a degree from a "great" University or have the recognition of a "great" movement; but, it is to be Spirit-filled and totally in tune with the work of the Holy Spirit in the world today.

SPIRIT-FILLED PREACHING
1. Convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment
"And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment." (Joh 16:8 NKJ)

Spirit-filled preaching will not speak about grace without first convicting the world of sin; it will not talk about divine blessings without first demonstrating the righteousness of God; it will not talk of eternal life without first warning the world of judgment.

2. Will guide the listeners into all truth
"When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth" (Joh 16:13 NKJ)

Spirit-filled preaching doesn't ignore some truths and highlight others; it is not customer-oriented, but is Spirit-mandated.

3. Is not self-originated but originates in the Father and the Son
"He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak....
He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you." (Joh 16:13-15 NKJ)

Spirit-filled preaching is not based on self-imagination, personal interpretation, or opinions of men. Unless the man of God has listened the voice of the Spirit, he cannot speak the words of the Spirit.

Spirit-filled preaching does not abound in quotations of humans, as if indicating the superiority of their authority. The Word of God is the Sword of the Spirit and is self-sufficient and totally effective and sufficient in convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment.

"For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Heb 4:12 NKJ)

4. Tells things to come
"He will tell you things to come." (Joh 16:13 NKJ)

Spirit-filled preaching has an eschatological focus. The Holy Spirit is the unveiler of God's Plan for the Ages.

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. (Rev 2:7 NKJ)

He was there when the Ages began:
The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. (Gen 1:2 NKJ)
You send forth Your Spirit, they are created; And You renew the face of the earth. (Psa 104:30 NKJ)

He foretold the First Coming of Christ and bears witness of the Second Coming:
"for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (2Pe 1:21 NKJ)
"the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." (Rev 19:10 NKJ)
"Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow." (1Pe 1:10-11 NKJ)

5. Glorifies Christ
"He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you." (Joh 16:14 NKJ)

Spirit-filled preaching glorifies Christ. It doesn't exalt any man, culture, organization, or human ideal. It isn't afraid of humans nor seeks to please any man. It is not boastful of self or its accomplishments. The chief end of Spirit-filled preaching is to glorify Christ.

The Significance of Pentecost in the Theology of History and Missions

Excerpt from "Globalization: A Theological Overview", Paper at CMS Consultation, UBS, January 2014

Theologically, we can recognize at least four distinctions in God’s ordering of the history of humanity: the original ordering, the divisive ordering, the in-gathering ordering, and the final ordering.

1. The Original Ordering. In the original ordering, humanity is one. Nationalities didn’t exist because plurality of language and culture was unknown. This original ordering began to break down after sin when man first understood the sense of shame and guilt as the man and the woman hid behind trees to hide their nakedness. Later, jealousy, murder, and lustful imagination employed the original ordering to infect the entire humanity to the extent that God desired to wipe off the entire human race. A global flood became the only resolution.

2. The Divisive Ordering. After the Flood, humanity was given a divisive ordering. ‘Confusion’ was the word used to describe this division because humanity was ordered in such a way that each nationality wasn’t able to so much understand another. Division should have prevented any religious epidemic to be globalized irresistibly. The divisive factor was language and the barrier helped develop cultural variety. On Mars Hill, Paul understood this divisive ordering to have a singular purpose: that mankind would seek God and haply find Him (Acts 17:27). Perhaps, this divisive ordering gave birth to plurality of religions – and, it started with language. Paul’s interpretation also seems to indicate the short-term purpose of this division. It was to be till the Age of the Spirit of Grace, during which God commands all people everywhere to repent. Of course, the nations would continue to exist, but the reason for the division would not.

3. The In-gathering Ordering. Following the 6th and 5th centuries, empires such as the Assyrian, Babylonian, Medo-persian, Greek, and Roman tried to bring a great mass of humanity under their fold. The need for interflow of economic resources invited many various ways in which humans attempted some sort of globalization. The 6th and 5th century also mark the beginnings of the dispersion of the Jews and the anticipation of their future ingathering. Meanwhile, the dispersion helped early Christian mission as the synagogues usually became platforms of evangelism – though not always. While the anticipation for the future ingathering of the physical Israel caught hope, God did make a central move to gather in His spiritual Israel. The New Testament declares Christ as the Mediator – the one in whom all walls of division between God and man, and man and man, are broken. Man is no longer an enemy of God and the Jew has no advantage over the non-Jew. This was announced on the Day of Pentecost through the outpouring of the Spirit with the manifestation of tongues (understandable to everyone trans-linguistically). The Body of Christ was not based on a political covenant like Israel was based upon; the new covenant transcended all linguistic and cultural barriers. Interestingly, Paul describes praying in tongues as praying with the Spirit (non-understandable to anyone except God). The Great Commission calls forth the church to preach the Gospel to all nations and make disciples of them because the new covenant was no longer the property of a particular race or nation. The New Testament was written in Greek because God was not just the God of the Hebrews. The Gospel had to get global because God was global and His new covenant was global. The church at Jerusalem was not divided into a Greek Church and a Hebrew Church, despite their disagreements. The in-gathering ordering is captured in this statement of Jesus: ‘And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd.’ (John 10:16 NKJ) Spiritually, this comes to be through the Holy Spirit; consequently, all bias, division, and hierarchization among believers is carnal (1Corinthians 3:1-4). It is not from the Spirit.

4. The Final Ordering will happen at the end of times when all things, in heaven and on earth, will be gathered together in Jesus Christ (Eph.1:10). Then, one will say that the Kingdom of Heaven had fully come.

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Sadly, the Christian church has been too expert about division-making. The denominational divisions apart, there are divisions also based on race, language, culture, caste, region, and civilization within the global church (West vs. East). The internal fragmentation makes the external responsibility a difficult mission to accomplish. While networking is a worthy concept, it might still preserve connotations of fragmentation. Gospelization will be hampered by the failure of the church to a true letting out of the Gospel. The internal principle is above the utilitarian method.

One wonders if the people-group and the Bible-into-every-language approaches have missed the significance of globalization. This neither speaks against the people-group approach nor against Bible translation. However, it is possible to miss the goal by focusing on the method. One must not lose sight of the other factors that render a method meaningful. People group approaches are good where group solidarity has also some ideological or religious threadline exclusive to the group alone. However, in the present situation, that is not always the case. Media and academic globalization have pulled down many semantic lines between groups today, especially among the new generation. Globalization compels intensive transformation of cultures by breaking down the barriers and allowing a free interflow of ideas and concepts. The very of idea of ‘context’, thus, becomes dynamic in the context of globalization.

This demands contextualization to check against extremities. For instance, to say that one must don the saffron robe in order to be meaningful in India is to disregard the non-Hindu groups. The saffron robe might perhaps appeal to a Hindu but certainly not to a non-Hindu. However, one can ask oneself if a Hindu evangelist wearing a robe, a cassock, and a cross would have any appeal for a Christian. Inclusivism is not unbiblical because God has been speaking to people everywhere in history; however, how far one can go or ought to go must be contextually determined – and the present context is more of globalization. Anachronous and incongruous contextualization may only produce cultural confusions and shocks.

But, what about saying that such contextualization is a form of the Gospel being glocalized? That needs to be delicately observed; yet there still remains the problem of an impression of some imported stuff being given a local flavor, only if it works – yet, the theologian is obliged to provide reasons why such import is necessary in the first place. Globalization just for the sake of globalization is idolatrous; similarly, rejection of globalization just for the sake of localization is equally idolatrous. But, where a theological basis can be provided, imports, exports, and adaptations can be enriching.

Do Not Quench the Spirit

"Do not quench the Spirit." (1Thess.5:19)

The Spirit is quenched by:
1. Ignoring the voice of the Spirit (Heb.4:7)
2. By careless talk (Eph.4:29)
3. By lovelessness, bitterness, anger, and lack of forgiveness (Eph.4:30,31)
4. By willful sinning and not esteeming highly the value of Christ's blood (Heb.10:29)
5. By opposing the work of the Spirit (Matt.12:31,32).

• When one hardens his heart against the voice of the Spirit, the Spirit will stop striving with him. It leads to abandonment (Rom.1:21-26)
• When one piles up careless and corrupt talking, his fountain is defiled and his rudder has turned his ship to self-destruction (James 2:1-6). Instead, one should pray in the Spirit and sing spiritual hymns and encourage others in Christ (Eph.5:18-20)
• When one cannot love his brother and sister, hatred blinds his eyes (1Jn.2:11), and he doesn't have the life of God.
• When one continues to willfully sin and has no esteem for the blood of Christ, he insults the Spirit of Grace (Heb.10:29)
• When one speaks against the Holy Spirit and knowingly rejects the work of the Spirit, there is no forgiveness for him anymore.

He Will Baptize You With The Holy Spirit (Mark 1:8)

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"I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." ~ John the Baptist (Mark 1:8)

We, in the New Testament era, have the privilege of a blessing that those in the Old didn't have - the baptism of the Holy Spirit. What a Loss if we lose sight of this blessing, to have it and to walk in its fullness everyday!

I believe that it is the enemy's no.1 plan to keep Christians from living in the fullness of the Spirit daily. He is not bothered so much with their looking back again and again to the Old Testament and being satisfied only with the waters of the baptism of repentance. But, he would not want Christians to desire the same experience that the early church had in the Book of Acts. The result: a very shallow life of carnality, bondage and lack of freedom.

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom (2Co 3:17 NIV)

The Holy Spirit is the greatest blessing of the New Covenant. In fact, He is called the Promise of the Father! The people in the Old Testament looked forward to it, but they didn't have the blessing. The Spirit came and left in those days; and, He only came upon some specific people. But, the blessing is given to us in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, the One Who Baptizes us with the Holy Spirit.

He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now." (Act 1:4-5)

Didn't the Father promise?

And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days. (Joel 2:28-29 NKJ)

And, the Promise was not just for the 120 disciples in the Upper Room; it was for all, for all nations:

Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call." (Act 2:38-39)

Certainly, this doesn't just mean "for 1st century Christians"; for, if the promise was also for "all who are afar off", there are still people "afar off" who have still not been reached with the message of the Gospel. Mark tells us that this was what John the Baptist went about preaching (as we saw in Mark 1:8); and note, John wasn't preaching to the Twelve Apostles, he was preaching to all.

The Apostle Paul tells us that the Holy Spirit is the Blessing of Abraham.

Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree1 "), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. (Gal 3:13-14)

The same signs that the Apostles and the brethren in the Upper Room had in Acts 2 is what accompanies the baptism of the Spirit even today.

they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance (Act 2:4)

The following story recounts how Smith Wigglesworth, an ordinary plumber, became filled with the Spirit. Later, God used him mightily to win many souls to Christ, to heal the lame, the blind, and the deaf and to raise many people from the dead.

At about 11 a.m., Tuesday morning, at All Saints’ Vicarage, I asked a sister to help me to the witness of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. She laid hands on me in the presence of a brother.

The fire fell and burned in me till the Holy Spirit clearly revealed absolute purity before God. At this point she was called out of the room, and during her absence a marvellous revelation took place, my body became fill1 of light and Holy Presence, and in the revelation I saw an empty Cross and at the same time the Jesus I loved and adored crowned in the Glory in a Reigning Position. The glorious remembrance of these moments is beyond my expression to give-when I could not find words to express, then an irresistible Power filled me and moved my being till I found to my glorious astonishment I was speaking in other tongues clearly. After this a burning love for everybody filled my soul. I am overjoyed in giving my testimony, praying for those that fight this truth, but I am clearly given to understand that I must come out of every unbelieving element. I am already witness of signs following. Praise Him. (Smith Wigglesworth)

Here is another account from a great servant of God in India, Kurien Thomas, whom God used to raise scores of missionaries and leaders in India:

I sat quietly with my hands folded in prayer, in a reverent and orderly fashion. Then the old pastor's wife started to speak to me in the Spirit. She revealed many things about my life which no one but myself could have known. The doubts I had about the Pentecostal experience began to fade. Instead, I began to thirst for the anointing of God's Holy Spirit. With this deep, heart-felt desire I began to pray.

One evening, after the prayer meeting had ended, I went to the home of some believers. Many of God's children were present including some pastors, and we began to pray. The midnight hour passed; then at about 2 a.m., as I was on my knees in prayer, God spoke to me, "Son, I am going to give you the power of the Holy Spirit. What are you going to do with this power?" I bowed in full surrender to my Lord. Then I said, "Lord, give me this power and by this power I will serve you. I will live, not for the kingdoms of this world, which must soon pass away, but for your eternal Kingdom and I will serve you in this land of India."

Having prayed this prayer of dedication I stood up and told the whole company what had happened. As I sat down again, I was suddenly overwhelmed by an unseen power and thrown to the floor. I began to thank and praise the Lord for the gift of His Holy Spirit. People watching me saw that I was covered with a heavenly light, aglow with the Glory of God! I began to praise God in other tongues and from 2 a.m. through until 10 a.m. I could not stop speaking in this new language. (Kurien Thomas, God's Trailblazer)

Jesus said that when we are baptized with the Holy Spirit, we receive power to be His witnesses (Acts 1:8).

"But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." (Act 1:8)

But, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a single-event. We must also live in the fullness of the Spirit, and be filled with Him and His power like the the early church did, again and again, continuously.

And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. (Act 4:31)

...be filled with the Spirit, (Eph 5:18)

The Bible teaches us (and do we listen?) that anyone who prays in tongue edifies himself, because it is the spirit that prays though one cannot understand the words with the mind. The spirit speaks the mysteries of God.

He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself (1Co 14:4)
...if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. (1Co 14:14)
For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. (1Co 14:2)

Isn't that wonderful? It means that the human spirit that is born-again and regenerated by the Holy Spirit knows the mysteries of God, but our natural mind (psuchikos, psychological) can become a hindrance, because it is still not renewed.

But the natural (psuchikos) man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. (1Co 2:14)

Therefore, Paul encourages us to pray with the spirit (i.e. in tongues) in our private prayer (but, only with interpretation for understanding in corporate gatherings):

I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all; yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue. (1Co 14:18-19)

Much can be said on this topic, but I believe the most important thing that God wants us to understand today is that He wants us to be filled with the blessing of the Holy Spirit, the Promise of the New Covenant, the Promise of the Father, and He wants us to live and walk in the fullness and edification of the Holy Spirit.

Earnestly Desiring the Best Gifts of the Spirit

God wants each of us to be filled with His Holy Spirit and be loaded with the gifts of the Spirit for His ministry.

He wants to use each one of us:
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all" (1Co 12:7 NKJ)

We are members of His body. No man would ever want any part of his body to be left unused. Nobody would say, "I will shut my nose off and not use it". God wants to use each one of us.

However, the question is do we want to be used of God? Really?

There are two things spoken to us in 1Corinthians 12-14 that are essential in the pursuit of the gifts of the Spirit.

1. Zeal and Intense Passion for the Gifts
"Earnestly desire the best gifts. (1Co 12:31 NKJ)
"Desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. (1Co 14:1 NKJ)

The word for "desire" is zeloo and means "intense zeal". It is the same word from which the word "zealot" comes. The zealots were a terrorist group, a do or die people. To be zealous for the best gifts is to be so fully consumed of desire for the gifts that it is like a do or die situation. Jesus said that if we genuinely and persistently ask for the Spirit, the Father will give. He won't give His precious gifts to those who only half-heartedly seek them. Because, then, they never understand the value of the same. A really zealous person is like a thirsty man who cannot give up looking for water till he found water to drink. So, a person who is zealously seeking the gifts of the Spirit cannot find rest until God has filled him. Such person will not sleep and slumber in prayer. He will not get bored of prayer times. He will pray in the Spirit; he will enquire, seek, follow.

2. The More Excellent Way Called Love
"And yet I show you a more excellent way." (ICor 12:31)
"Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts." (ICor 14:1)

God will never entrust His power to somebody who doesn't have God's love.
-Power without Love is destructive. It will destroy both the one who possesses the power and those around that person.
-Power without Love is immoral. Love is the fulfillment of Law; therefore, power without love is immoral and lawless.
-Power without Love is godless. God is love; therefore, power without love is godless.
-Power without Love cannot work the righteousness of God.

Smith Wigglesworth said: Faith+Compassion=Miracle

Jesus was moved with compassion and healed people. Love is the more excellent way. It is the way that remains. Love is the greatest of all.

Be rooted in the love of Christ and your life will bear fruit for Christ.

We all can have the gifts of the Spirit if we are zealous for them and if we cherish the love of Christ in our hearts for all.

God is Not a God of Disorder But of Peace

"The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets. For God is not a God of disorder but of peace." (1Co 14:32-33 NIV)

One certain characteristic of God's work is order and peace. Wherever God is at work, we are certain to see order and propriety.

A look into the Creation account will tell us that God works in an orderly fashion. A look into God's instructions regarding the construction of the Tabernacle of Wilderness tells us that God is a God of order. A look into the life and ministry of Jesus tells us that He worked in an orderly fashion. The way He asked people to sit down while His disciples distributed food, the way in which He instructed what the healed were to do, the way in which it is testified that his clothes were folded into a corner when He rose from the dead are proof that He did what He said - He worked as He saw His Father work.

THEREFORE, any preacher who acts in a disorderly fashion and blames that on the Holy Spirit is guilty of blasphemy. A preacher who drags a meeting overtime and claims that he does that by the leading of the Spirit is guilty of both blasphemy and deception of people; unless, of course, the marks of the Spirit's leading are clear. A preacher who does "charismatic" things in a wild fashion may be following a heathen form of sensationalist religious ecstasy; but, anything unrestrained and peace-less is not from God. A person who claims that he had been in trance and not in control of himself was not filled nor led by the Spirit.

A sluggard who doesn't spend time in prayer nor study and then testifies that the Spirit helps him in his weakness (of lack of prayer and proper study) is a danger to the Church. He must be rebuked.

The Holy Spirit organizes and administers the works of ministry in the Church (1Cor.12:6). No man can attempt to organize and administer the Holy Spirit. No man can try to put God in a box. There are times when the Spirit may do something that seems irrational to the human mind (e.g. Jesus applying a mixture of mud and spit to the eyes of the blind man). However, the Spirit of God will not be inconsistent and confused in the work of ministry. The power of the Holy Spirit is not based on extreme and voluminous shouting; He works peacefully.

In the Corinthian Church's case, a number of people prophesying amounted to confusion and meaninglessness. No one understood nor profited from what they did. The Holy Spirit cannot be called the Master of such services where confusion and lack of peace is the result. Wherever He is there is peace; wherever He acts there is peace.

Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is called in the Bible by various names such as ‘the Spirit of God” (Gen. 1:2), “the Spirit of Truth” (Jn. 14:17), “the Holy Spirit” (Lk. 11:13), “the Spirit of Holiness” (Rom. 1:4), and “the Comforter” (Jn. 14:26). The Holy Spirit is the Creator of all things and the Giver of life (Job 33:4; Ps. 104:30). He is the one who inspired the writing of the Scriptures (2 Pet. 1:21). It is through Him that God’s miraculous gifts are manifest in the whole world through God’s people (1 Sam. 10:10; Acts 10:38; 1 Cor. 12). He is the giver of understanding of spiritual matters (Job 32:8; Isa. 11:2). It is He who anoints God’s servants and by Him they are sanctified and consecrated for ministry (Acts 10:38; 1 Jn. 2:27). He is the Great Witness of Jesus Christ who convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (Jn. 15:26; 16:8). It is by His indwelling filling that the disciples receive power to be the witnesses of Christ in all the world (Acts 1:8).

The Holy Spirit is
1.Helper (parakletos) – Advocate – One Who Comes Along Side to Help (John 16:7)
Rom. 8:26 – Helps in Weakness
Rom. 8:26 – Helps in Expression of Prayer (Abba Father, Access through the Spirit Eph.2:18)
Eph. 3:16 – Strengthens Inner Man (Gives Power)
Rom. 8:13 – Helps to Mortify Deeds of Flesh
2 Tim. 1:7 – Gives Sound Mind
2. Convictor (elegkho) – Reproves, Rebukes, Admonishes (With Sternness) – (John 16:8)
Of Sin, Righteousness, Judgment
Sin (The Holy Spirit through Witness of the Church Makes the World Speechless Before God) – 1Pet.2:15, Rom.3:20.
Righteousness (The Holy Spirit through the Life of the Church Makes the World Speechless Before God) – 2Pet.2:9
Judgment (The Holy Spirit through His Power in the Church Makes the World Speechless Before God) – 1Jn.3:8, Rom.15:9, Heb.2:4
3.Spirit of Truth - Guide (hodegeo) – Shows the Way (John 16:3)
Many Things to Say (Completion of NT Canon Yet)
Will Guide You Into All Truth (Jesus Christ the Treasure of All Wisdom and Knowledge) – "He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you."
-Revelation
-Illumination (Understanding)
4. Glorifier of Christ (John 16:14)
The essence of the Holy Spirit’s ministry is the testimony and glorifying of Christ. Not the glory of any man, the personal wellbeing of any man, but the glory of the Son.
5. Guarantee of our Inheritance (2Cor.1:22; 5:5; Eph.1:14; Rom.8:16-17)
6. Baptizer of Believer into the Body of Christ (1Cor.12:13)
7. Anointing of Power for Christian Walk and Ministry (Lk.24:49; Acts 1:8; Acts 10:38; Rom.15:13,19; 1Cor.2:4; 2Tim.1:7)
8. Witness of Christ in the World (John 15:26; 1John 5:6-8)

Notes from Outline of Theology

I. Nature
Names.
Spirit of God – Person, Executive of the Godhead
Spirit of CHRIST. Rom. 8:9 – Sent in Christ’s Name (Jn.14:26; Jn. 16:14; Mt. 18:20; Rom. 8:9-10)
Comforter – Jn. 14-17
Holy Spirit of the Promise – Luk. 24:49; Eze. 36:27; Gal. 3:14
Spirit of Truth – Jn. 14:17
Spirit of Glory – 1Pe. 4:14
Spirit of Grace – Heb. 10:29
Spirit of Wisdom & Knowledge Isa. 11:2
Spirit of Life – Rom. 8:2; Rev. 11:11
Spirit of Adoption – Rom. 8:13

Symbols
Fire – Isa. 4:4; Mt. 3:11
Wind – Eze. 37:7-10; Jn. 3:8; Acts 2:2
Water – Eze. 17:6; Jn. 3:5; Jn. 4:14; Jn. 7:38,39
Seal – Eph. 1:13; 2Ti. 2:19
Oil - Psa. 92:10; Luk. 4:18; Acts 10:38; 1Jo. 2:20
Dove– Mt. 3:16-17;

II. Personality
3rd person of the Godhead – Mt. 3:16-17; Jn. 14:16
Has knowledge – Isa. 11:2; Rom. 8:27
Has feeling – Isa. 63:10; Eph. 4:30
Has will – 1Co. 12:11

III. Attributes
1. Is Divine (Acts 5:3-4)
2. Eternal (Heb. 9:14)
3. Omnipresent (Psa. 139:7)
4. Omniscient (Jn. 14:26; Jn. 16:13)

IV. Works
1. Active in Creation (Gen. 1:2; Job. 33:4; Psa. 104:30).
2. Inspired the Bible Writers (2Pe. 1:21).
3. Empowered the conception of Christ (Luk. 1:35).
4. Convicts of sin (Jn. 16:8; Gen. 6:3).
5. Regenerates (Jn. 3:5-6).
6. Counsels (Jn. 14:16-17; Jn. 16:7-14).
7. Brings assurance of salvation (Rom. 8:15).
8. Teaches or enlightens (Jn. 16:12-14; 1Co. 2:13).
9. Aids in prayer (Rom. 8:26-27).
10. Resurrected Christ (Rom. 8:11; 1Pe. 3:18).
11. Calls to service (Acts 13:4).
12. Seals the elect’s salvation (Rom. 8:23; 2Co. 1:21-22; Eph. 1:13-14;Eph. 4:30).
13. Indwells the believer (Rom. 8:19; 1Co. 3:16-17; 1Co. 6:19).
14. Works in the church (1Co. 12:7-11).

V. Baptism in the Holy Spirit
It’s a promise of the Father (Acts 1:3).
It’s a promise of Jesus (Jn. 16).
Baptizer – Jesus Christ (Mt. 3:11)
Initial Sign – Speaking in Tongues (Acts2, 10)
Meaning – Anointing, Filling, Being immersed
Results – Power, boldness, guidance, miracles, gifts of the Spirit
Means – Faith (Gal. 3:14), Laying of Hands (Act 8)
Prerequisites – Salvation, Desire, Prayer, Expectancy, Water Baptism

VI. Gifts of the Spirit (1 Co. 12)
Gifts of Power – Faith, Healing, Miracles
Gifts of Knowledge – Word of Kn. W/Wisdom, Discern./spirits
Gifts of Speech – Tongues, Interpretation, Prophecy

VII. Fruit of Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23)

VIII. Offences Against the Spirit
1.  Resisting the Spirit (Acts 7:51)
2.  Insulting the Spirit (Heb. 10:29)
3.  Blaspheming (Mt. 12:31-32)
4.  Grieving (Eph. 4:30-31)
5.  Lying (Acts 5:3)
6.  Quenching (1Th. 5:19).

Anointing

To anoint means to, literally, smear or rub (usually with oil). With regard to spiritual authority and enablement for service, anointing is from God. Anointing consecrates and empowers a person called by God for the service of God.  Anointing proceeds from the sovereign choice of God. He anoints the ones that He elects and calls. In the Old Testament, God would command people to go and anoint others; however, the real anointing was by Him (cf. Psa.89:20-23). In the New Testament, however, ceremonial anointing with oil for ecclesiastical offices is no longer needed. The church can lay hands upon and separate apostles and elders for service under the direction of the Holy Spirit, but the real anointing is by the Holy Spirit (Acts 13:2,3; 14:23; 20:28). Laying of hands is not an empty ritual; it does impart the spiritual gift necessary for service (2Tim.1:6). 

Difference between Cleansing and Anointing

1. The blood was for cleansing of sins (Lev.4:25,26); anointing was for consecration to service (Exo.30:30).

2. Cleansing with blood preceded anointing with oil for service (Lev.14:14,17).

Facts about Anointing

1. Anointing by God preceded the ceremonial act of anointing (Samuel had to recognize the one whom God had already anointed) (1Sam.16:6)

2. Anointing was a one-time event (A person didn’t need to be anointed again and again)

3. Anointing consecrated a person to God, but it didn’t guarantee personal holiness (people like Saul and David did fall into sin again and again)

4. Failure to be faithful to God did not invalidate the anointing (1Sam.24:6; Romans 11:29)

5. Failure to abide in God’s salvation can lead to God’s taking away the Holy Spirit (Psa.51:11; 1Sam.16:14)

6. The efficiency and power of the anointing comes from the presence of the Lord (Zech.4:12-14; Judges 16:20)

Anointing of Individuals for Service

1. Anointing of Priest (Exo.30:30; 40:13-15)

2. Anointing of King (Psa.89:20-23; 1Sam.9:16; 1Kgs.1:34)

3. Anointing of Prophet (1Kgs.19:16)

4. Anointing of the Apostles (2Cor.1:21)

Anointing of Jesus (Isa.61:1; Acts 4:27)

1. Anointing with the oil of gladness (Ps.45:7; Heb.1:9)

2. Anointing with the Holy Spirit and with Power (Acts 10:38)

Anointing of the Believer (1Pet.2:9)

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit (1John 2:20, 27-29)

Anointing in the Secular

Cyrus was called God’s anointed one (Isaiah 45:1). Secular authority is consecrated by God.

Other Usages:

Anointing for Healing

1. Anointing with clay (only done once by Jesus). (John 9:6)

2. Anointing with oil (Mark 6:13; James 5:14)

Anointing to Honor

Mary anoints Jesus (John 11:2)

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Excerpts from "The Anointing of the Holy Spirit" by Rev. Frank R. Parrish (ACTS WORLD MAP, Vol.36.1)

What the Anointing is NOT
• Anointing is not a mystical or impersonal force.
• Anointing is not gifting, ability, talent, emotionalism
or a charismatic personality.
• Anointing is not salvation.
• Anointing is not the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
• Anointing is not the sanctification of the believer.

Defining Anointing
Anointing is none other than the Person and presence of the Holy Spirit, bringing with Him the necessary power, authority and gifts to fulfill the Father’s will in a given moment of ministry or assignment.

False teaching: Transferring the anointing (Unbiblical view)

Impartation: The concept of one individual “transferring” his anointing to another is not correct. However, the Scriptures do provide us with numerous examples of what is called an impartation. This is most associated with the laying on of hands (Heb 6:2) and with prayer, as directed by the Holy Spirit. (See Acts 13:1-3; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6.)

Paul was not the author of Timothy’s gift or calling. Rather, as Paul and the elders laid hands on Timothy and
prayed for him, the Holy Spirit revealed God’s will for Timothy and spoke prophetically through them to confirm God’s call and desire for Timothy’s life. As they commissioned Timothy for the Lord’s service, it was the Holy Spirit who anointed Timothy to fulfill his call from God.

Divine Enablement
The primary purpose of the anointing of the Holy Spirit is to give the believer supernatural enablement. This enablement is given to whomever God wills, in order to help them to accomplish what God wants done. It may be to speak or preach, to do a work, to sing or play a musical instrument. It may be to lay hands on the sick for healing or for God to perform other signs and wonders. It can also help one to pray and intercede more effectively. It is also important to note that God can anoint an individual for enhanced ability to lead or perform a skill even in business or a trade (see Exodus 31:3).

“THE Anointed One” (Jesus Christ) gives His followers a gift from Himself; that gift is the Holy Spirit to live in us and abide with us (Matt 3:11; Acts 1:5; John 14:16,17,26; 16:7). This anointing is for every believer who puts their hope in Christ for salvation by grace through faith.

Some Principles
1. Anointing is directly related to an individual’s calling to fulfill a God-given ministry assignment. In other words, when God gives someone a ministry assignment or call, He also makes available all the necessary
power, authority, gifting, revelation, insight, etc., that is needed to fulfill that assignment!
2. Anointing is not designed to be contained, possessed, or kept to ourselves. The basic purpose of anointing is to enable us to be effective in ministry or in our assignment. This includes freely giving away in ministry to others what has been given to us by the Holy Spirit.
3. Anointing can be limited or stopped. We have learned that the anointing is the Person and presence of God the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not a disembodied or impersonal force. The Holy Spirit is the Person
of God. Scripture reveals that the Holy Spirit can be “grieved” (Eph 4:30). This means to be made sorrowful, become injured or become distressed. The Holy Spirit can also be “quenched” (1Thess 5:19). This word contains the idea of being suppressed or stifled, like a fire being dampened with water
4. Anointing can be abused or misused. There are several examples in Scripture of men and women who abused or misused the power of the Holy Spirit. When they did, their misbehavior brought God’s judgment and correction. a. Judges Chapters 13-16 – Samson. b. Leviticus 10:1-3 – Nadab and Abihu. c. Numbers 11:16-30 – the Elders. d. Acts 5:1-11; 8:9-24 – Ananias & Sapphira; Simon the Sorcerer.

The Holy Spirit - Study #1

WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT (JOHN 16:6-15)

PCG Church, Sanjaynagar, Friday August 5, 2011

1.HELPER (PARAKLETOS) – Advocate – One Who Comes Along Side to Help (16:7)
Rom. 8:26 – Helps in Weakness
Rom. 8:26 – Helps in Expression of Prayer (Abba Father, Access through the Spirit Eph.2:18)
Eph. 3:16 – Strengthens Inner Man (Gives Power)
Rom. 8:13 – Helps to Mortify Deeds of Flesh
2 Tim. 1:7 – Gives Sound Mind

2.CONVICTOR (ELEGKHO) – Reproves, Rebukes, Admonishes (With Sternness) – (16:8)
Of Sin, Righteousness, Judgment
Sin (The Holy Spirit through Witness of the Church Makes the World Speechless Before God) – 1Pet.2:15, Rom.3:20.
Righteousness (The Holy Spirit through the Life of the Church Makes the World Speechless Before God) – 2Pet.2:9
Judgment (The Holy Spirit through His Power in the Church Makes the World Speechless Before God) – 1Jn.3:8, Rom.15:9, Heb.2:4

3.SPIRIT OF TRUTH - GUIDE (HODEGEO) – Shows the Way (16:3)
Many Things to Say (Completion of NT Canon Yet)
Will Guide You Into All Truth (Jesus Christ the Treasure of All Wisdom and Knowledge) – He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.

-Revelation
-Illumination (Understanding)

4.GLORIFIER OF CHRIST
The essence of the Holy Spirit’s ministry is the testimony and glorifying of Christ. Not the glory of any man, the personal wellbeing of any man, but the glory of the Son.

What does it mean to be led by the Spirit? - Criteria

What does it mean to be "led," "moved," or "driven" by the Spirit of God? ...is it something ineffable and very subjective like the experiences that yogis and Zen Buddhists talk about? In that case, it is not open to verification at all, and impossible to judge in any way, except investigation of the claims and results of such "leading". The Biblical criteria, however, is that (i) the leading must accord with the principles of scriptures (Deut.13:1-5) (ii) the leading must lead to the edification of the Church (1Cor.14:3) and (iii) the leading must bring glory to the Son (Jn.16:14).

Marbaniang, Domenic. "Wind of Winds", Basileia, Theological Journal, Vol. 4-1, April 2011, CITS, Itarsi, p.33

Walking in the Spirit is not merely intellectual...

Walking in the Spirit is not merely intellectual. The moment you’re out of the light, it’s all darkness, and you no longer know what you knew while in the light. But, when you’re in the light all things are different

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit, the Fruit, and the Gifts

Itarsi, 11 December 2005 | Domenic Marbaniang

Promise of the Baptism

• Acts 1:5, 11:16
• Mt. 3.11, Mk. 1.8, Lk. 3:16: With- en (in) “in Holy Spirit and fire” avoid with in italics

Baptism in since baptism = immersion not sprinkling with water or Spirit.

Acts 2.38, 39: Promise to

1. you: the immediate audience
2. your children: the coming generations
3. all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call: all believers:  Jew & Gentile

Since Promise, it is to be received by faith: Gal. 3: 2, 14 (promise of the Spirit is the Holy Spirit Himself; related to power - dunamis trs. as miracles in KJV - v. 5)

Difference Between Baptism Into the Body and Baptism Into the Spirit

	BAPTISM INTO CHRIST	BAPTISM INTO THE SPIRIT
Baptizer	Holy Spirit (1 Cor 12. 13)*	Christ (Mt 3.11, Mk 1.8, Lk. 3.16)
Element	The Church (Body Of Christ)	The Holy Spirit, Fire
Purpose	Salvation	Power, Witness
Spirit Work	Regenerative Work (Tit.3.5, Jn 3.5)	Empowering Work (Acts 1.8)
Spirit Presence	Indwelling (made to drink 1 Cor 12.13)	Infilling (Acts 2.4)
Envelop	Christ (Gal 3:27)	Power (Lk 24.49)
Maintain	Continue in Faith (Rom 13.14, Col 1.23)	Continue to be Filled (Eph 5:18)
Description	Receiving the Lord, His coming in us (Jn. 1.12, 14.23)	Receiving the Spirit, His falling upon us (Acts 8.15, 2.4)
Evidence	Inner Witness of the Spirit (sonship and the Gift of New Life) (Rom. 8:16, 6.23)	The Gift of New Tongues (Mk 16.17, Acts 2.4)

* The Scripture doesn’t confuse terms: that would lead to ambiguous statements and conclusions

Pre-Pentecost Experience of Spirit-filling

• Spirit-filling for word (prophecy and psalm) or work (1 Sam 10.10, Judg 3.10)
• For office: Anointing with oil (figurative) and the coming of the Holy Spirit (1 Sam 16.13)
• John filled with Spirit from womb – continuous filling as contrasted to the Spirit coming and going (Lk 1.15, greater prophet Lk 7.28)

The Lord Jesus Christ and the Spirit

• Anointing of Spirit mentioned in relation to Christ (Messiah- the anointed one) (Isa 61. 1, Acts 10.38) Anointed with Holy Spirit and with Power.
• Christ is the one who baptizes into the Spirit not the one who receives the baptism of the Spirit. John didn’t need to receive John’s Baptism; neither did Christ need either re-baptism in Jesus’ Name (Acts 19) or baptism in Holy Spirit. He never spoke in tongues.
• The Baptism of the Holy Spirit was in fulfillment of the Feast of the Pentecost which had to follow Christ’s crucifixion prophetically foreshadowed by the Feast of Passover and Resurrection foreshadowed by the Feast of the First Fruits.

Terms

a. Receiving the Holy Spirit: John 7: 39, Acts 1:8; 8:15; 19:2 Focus on Giftedness of Spirit Baptism

b. Being Filled with the Spirit: Acts 2:4, Focus on the full control of the Spirit over the human soul – Mind, Emotions, Will. The inner man being in perfect communion with the Spirit of God, sanctified by His very Presence.

c. Being Baptized In the Spirit (Mtt. 3:11; Acts 1:5; 11:6) Focus on the Transforming Power of the Spirit. Gk writers often used baptismo for sinking, being intoxicated. The Spirit baptized is Spirit-filled Spiritual.

d. Release of the Spirit (2 Cor. 3: 17). Focus on the Freedom of the spirit from the corruption of the flesh (the soulish sinful tendencies).

Purpose of Spirit-Baptism

• Conformation to the Image of Christ (2 Cor. 3:17ff., Rom. 8:14, 29)
• Strengthening of the Inner Man (Eph. 3:16; Jude 20)
• Power to be Witness (not merely to witness) (Acts 1:8)
• Power for Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6: 10, 17, 18). Overcoming
• Power in Prayer (1 Cor 14:2, Rom 8: 26,27)
• Abundant Life (Jn 7.38): the Overflow of Spirit-Life over being.

Initial Evidence of Spirit-Baptism

a. Tongues (Acts 2.4, 10.46).

• Prophesied: Isa 28:11
• Evidence of Total Personality Control: James 3:2
• Means of Spiritual Release and Freedom: Jn. 7: 38, Lk 6:45 (laleo: 1 Cor 14.2)

E.g. Psychoanalysis (Free speaking, writing, or scribbling) vs Spirit-controlled prayer & Speaking. Tongues as spontaneous and not meditated.

• The Attunement to God through Spirit. Speaketh Mysteries.

b. The Fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22)

Contrast Between the Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit

The Gifts are related to Spiritual Capabilities, the Fruit is related to Spiritual Character.

The Gifts are many, the Fruit is one: Love

• Joy Is Love Exulting
• Peace Is Love Reposing
• Longsuffering Is Love Untiring
• Gentleness Is Love Enduring
• Goodness Is Love In Action
• Faith Is Love On The Battlefield
• Meekness Is Love Under Discipline
• Temperance Is Love In Training

Dimensions of Love Relationship
Relationship with God: Love, Joy, Peace
Relationship with Others: Patience, Kindness, Goodness
Relationship with Self: Faith, Meekness, Temperance (Self Control).

The Gifts of the Spirit as Described in 1 Cor. 12

• Knowledge Gifts: Wisdom, Discerning, Knowledge
• Verbal Gifts: Tongues, Interpretation, Prophecy
• Power Gifts: Faith, Healing, Miracles.

• Gifts are Operated by the Will of the Spirit and not at human disposal
• 1 Cor. 14: Tongues as Prayer Language
• Gifts as Serving to Glorify Christ.

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit, the Fruit, and the Gifts

Itarsi, 11 December 2005 | Domenic Marbaniang

Promise of the Baptism

• Acts 1:5, 11:16
• Mt. 3.11, Mk. 1.8, Lk. 3:16: With- en (in) “in Holy Spirit and fire” avoid with in italics

Baptism in since baptism = immersion not sprinkling with water or Spirit.

Acts 2.38, 39: Promise to

1. you: the immediate audience
2. your children: the coming generations
3. all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call: all believers:  Jew & Gentile

Since Promise, it is to be received by faith: Gal. 3: 2, 14 (promise of the Spirit is the Holy Spirit Himself; related to power - dunamis trs. as miracles in KJV - v. 5)

Difference Between Baptism Into the Body and Baptism Into the Spirit

	BAPTISM INTO CHRIST	BAPTISM INTO THE SPIRIT
Baptizer	Holy Spirit (1 Cor 12. 13)*	Christ (Mt 3.11, Mk 1.8, Lk. 3.16)
Element	The Church (Body Of Christ)	The Holy Spirit, Fire
Purpose	Salvation	Power, Witness
Spirit Work	Regenerative Work (Tit.3.5, Jn 3.5)	Empowering Work (Acts 1.8)
Spirit Presence	Indwelling (made to drink 1 Cor 12.13)	Infilling (Acts 2.4)
Envelop	Christ (Gal 3:27)	Power (Lk 24.49)
Maintain	Continue in Faith (Rom 13.14, Col 1.23)	Continue to be Filled (Eph 5:18)
Description	Receiving the Lord, His coming in us (Jn. 1.12, 14.23)	Receiving the Spirit, His falling upon us (Acts 8.15, 2.4)
Evidence	Inner Witness of the Spirit (sonship and the Gift of New Life) (Rom. 8:16, 6.23)	The Gift of New Tongues (Mk 16.17, Acts 2.4)

* The Scripture doesn’t confuse terms: that would lead to ambiguous statements and conclusions

Pre-Pentecost Experience of Spirit-filling

• Spirit-filling for word (prophecy and psalm) or work (1 Sam 10.10, Judg 3.10)
• For office: Anointing with oil (figurative) and the coming of the Holy Spirit (1 Sam 16.13)
• John filled with Spirit from womb – continuous filling as contrasted to the Spirit coming and going (Lk 1.15, greater prophet Lk 7.28)

The Lord Jesus Christ and the Spirit

• Anointing of Spirit mentioned in relation to Christ (Messiah- the anointed one) (Isa 61. 1, Acts 10.38) Anointed with Holy Spirit and with Power.
• Christ is the one who baptizes into the Spirit not the one who receives the baptism of the Spirit. John didn’t need to receive John’s Baptism; neither did Christ need either re-baptism in Jesus’ Name (Acts 19) or baptism in Holy Spirit. He never spoke in tongues.
• The Baptism of the Holy Spirit was in fulfillment of the Feast of the Pentecost which had to follow Christ’s crucifixion prophetically foreshadowed by the Feast of Passover and Resurrection foreshadowed by the Feast of the First Fruits.

Terms

a. Receiving the Holy Spirit: John 7: 39, Acts 1:8; 8:15; 19:2 Focus on Giftedness of Spirit Baptism

b. Being Filled with the Spirit: Acts 2:4, Focus on the full control of the Spirit over the human soul – Mind, Emotions, Will. The inner man being in perfect communion with the Spirit of God, sanctified by His very Presence.

c. Being Baptized In the Spirit (Mtt. 3:11; Acts 1:5; 11:6) Focus on the Transforming Power of the Spirit. Gk writers often used baptismo for sinking, being intoxicated. The Spirit baptized is Spirit-filled Spiritual.

d. Release of the Spirit (2 Cor. 3: 17). Focus on the Freedom of the spirit from the corruption of the flesh (the soulish sinful tendencies).

Purpose of Spirit-Baptism

• Conformation to the Image of Christ (2 Cor. 3:17ff., Rom. 8:14, 29)
• Strengthening of the Inner Man (Eph. 3:16; Jude 20)
• Power to be Witness (not merely to witness) (Acts 1:8)
• Power for Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6: 10, 17, 18). Overcoming
• Power in Prayer (1 Cor 14:2, Rom 8: 26,27)
• Abundant Life (Jn 7.38): the Overflow of Spirit-Life over being.

Initial Evidence of Spirit-Baptism

a. Tongues (Acts 2.4, 10.46).

• Prophesied: Isa 28:11
• Evidence of Total Personality Control: James 3:2
• Means of Spiritual Release and Freedom: Jn. 7: 38, Lk 6:45 (laleo: 1 Cor 14.2)

E.g. Psychoanalysis (Free speaking, writing, or scribbling) vs Spirit-controlled prayer & Speaking. Tongues as spontaneous and not meditated.

• The Attunement to God through Spirit. Speaketh Mysteries.

b. The Fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22)

Contrast Between the Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit

The Gifts are related to Spiritual Capabilities, the Fruit is related to Spiritual Character.

The Gifts are many, the Fruit is one: Love

• Joy Is Love Exulting
• Peace Is Love Reposing
• Longsuffering Is Love Untiring
• Gentleness Is Love Enduring
• Goodness Is Love In Action
• Faith Is Love On The Battlefield
• Meekness Is Love Under Discipline
• Temperance Is Love In Training

Dimensions of Love Relationship
Relationship with God: Love, Joy, Peace
Relationship with Others: Patience, Kindness, Goodness
Relationship with Self: Faith, Meekness, Temperance (Self Control).

The Gifts of the Spirit as Described in 1 Cor. 12

• Knowledge Gifts: Wisdom, Discerning, Knowledge
• Verbal Gifts: Tongues, Interpretation, Prophecy
• Power Gifts: Faith, Healing, Miracles.

• Gifts are Operated by the Will of the Spirit and not at human disposal
• 1 Cor. 14: Tongues as Prayer Language
• Gifts as Serving to Glorify Christ.