Knowing The Holy Spirit (Study Materials)
Knowing The Holy Spirit (Study Materials)
Knowing The Holy Spirit (Study Materials)
Life Series
Volume Nine:
Knowing the
Holy Spirit
Published by:
Fundamental Baptist
World-Wide Mission
For the Christian to understand that the Holy Spirit is a Person and not
simply an influence
Text to Read:
John 14:16-26.
Memorize:
John 14:16-17.
Many people think of the Holy Spirit as simply an unconscious force that influences
people to do good. This is not true. The Holy Spirit is a person, with all the characteristics
of a person.
I.
Study the following passages and list the characteristics of the Holy Spirit.
A.
He g _________________________________________
He h _________________________________________
B.
John 16:8
He r _________________________________________
C.
Luke 12:12
He t _________________________________________
D.
He s _________________________________________
He d ________________________________________
E.
Acts 13:2
He c _________________________________________
F.
Genesis 1:2
He c _________________________________________
G.
Job 33:4
He cre________________________________________
H.
Ephesians 4:32
He g _________________________________________
I.
He can be g __________________________________
He can be v__________________________________
J.
K.
L.
II.
Romans 8:26
Review the memory verses in this lesson and state the number of times
the personal pronoun, he or his is used. ______________________________
The Holy Spirit, as a person, has attributes. As you will learn in a later part of
these lessons, His attributes are the same as the attributes of God the Father and
God the Son. Study the following verses regarding His attributes.
A.
B.
C.
He is Omniscient:
1.
I Corinthians 2:11-12
2.
John 14:26
3.
Isaiah 11:2
4.
John 14:17
He is Omnipotent:
1.
Genesis 1:2
2.
Job 33:4
3.
He is Omnipresent:
1.
D.
(All Powerful)
Psalms 139:7-10
He is All Things:
1.
III.
(All Knowing)
Isaiah 11:2
Genesis 1:2:__________________________________________________________
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B.
C.
IV.
V.
Deity is another word that is used to teach that the Holy Spirit is God. The
names and titles given to the Holy Spirit in Scripture support this truth. Find and list
twelve of those names from the Scriptures below.
A.
B.
C.
Job 32:8
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
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Study the following verses and find where the Holy Spirit dwells.
A.
I Corinthians 6:19_________________________________________________
B.
C.
Life Application:
1.
From the Scriptures, explain how you know the Holy Spirit is a "real" person.
He is invisible, but nevertheless, He is a Person.
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2.
What have you learned about the Holy Spirit by studying His attributes?
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3.
4.
Read I Corinthians 3:16-17. Write in your own words how you think a Christian
who has the Holy Spirit living within him should live.
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To help you understand the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit in the
Old Testament. Also, to help you understand that there is a difference
in the operation of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament and the
operation of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament.
Text to Read:
Genesis 1
Memorize:
Genesis 1:26
I.
Was the Holy Spirit present with God the Father when the world was
created? _______________________________________________________
2.
According to John 1:1-3, who else was present and active in the creation
of the world? ___________________________________________
Note: Although the members of the Trinity may have different ministries,
they always act altogether and in complete harmony. See John 10:30.
B.
2.
Psalm 33:6 says, By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and
all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. The word breath in
this verse is translated from the word ruach, which is the same word
that is translated spirit in Genesis 1:2. Does this further support the
fact that the Holy Spirit was present and active in the creation of the
world? ___________________________________________________________
3.
II.
4.
Read Job 26:13. Was the Holy Spirit present when the beauty of the
heavens was designed? __________________________________________
5.
What was Jobs testimony concerning his own creation in Job 33:4?
________________________________________________________________
In I Chronicles 12:18,
1.
2.
B.
In Ezekiel 11:24, who directed Ezekiel to the people of God who were in
captivity? ____________________________________________________________
C.
In Ezekiel 37:1, who came and directed Ezekiel to the place where God
wanted him to be (The valley of the dry bones)? ________________________
D.
1.
Did God direct Ezekiel to that certain place, at that certain time, in
order to give him a message? ____________________________________
2.
3.
4.
Did the Holy Spirit come upon King Saul in I Samuel 10:10?
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However, what happened in I Samuel 16:23? ____________________________
III.
In the New Testament there are many verses which testify that the Holy Spirit
played a great part in the Inspiration of the Word of God. However, the Old
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Testament was also inspired, and the Holy Spirit clearly had a part in the
Inspiration.
2.
IV.
Read II Samuel 23:2. To what did David bear witness in this verse?
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Life Application:
Summarize what you have learned about the ministry and operation of the Holy Spirit of
God in the Old Testament.
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To show that every Christian is indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Also, in this
lesson, we will point out a number of basic truths that the Spirit imparts
to Christians.
Text to Read:
John 16:7-15.
Memorize:
John 14:17.
I.
II.
Based on the above verse, when does the Holy Spirit come to dwell in a
Christian? ___________________________________________________________
B.
According to Romans 8:9, together with Hebrews 13:5, will the Holy Spirit ever
depart from a Christian, as he departed from men in the Old Testament?
__________________________________________________________
C.
D.
How? ________________________________________________________________
E.
If the Bible is true (and It is), is it ever possible for you to lose can the presence
of the Holy Spirit? ___________________________________________
When the Holy Spirit comes to live within us He brings unfailing precious
assurances with Him. List some of the basic certainties that He provides.
A.
B.
2.
Study Acts 7:54-60. Does the Holy Spirit provide comfort even in the
face of death? ___________________________________________________
3.
Do you believe that God can provide comfort for you in every
circumstance of your life? ________________________________________
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III.
C.
D.
The Holy Spirit is present when Christians assemble themselves together for
worship.
A.
B.
C.
Was the Holy Spirit present in that assembly (verses 3 and 9)?
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2.
3.
Life Application:
Write, in your own words, how you plan to live your life in light of the truth that the Holy
Spirit of God lives within you. Consider things you would think, places you would go, things
you would do, things you would say, and the manner in which you dress.
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I.
Matthew 3:16-17_____________________________________________________
B.
John 1:32___________________________________________________________
C.
D.
E.
1.
My dove, my _____________
2.
The word undefiled has the same meaning as the word purity. The
dove is a picture of purity. If a Christian is filled with the Holy Spirit,
what will be true in his daily life? _________________________
F.
The second characteristic of the dove is found in Matthew 10:16. In this text,
Jesus was sending His disciples forth to preach the Gospel.
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Read Isaiah 57:20-21. The _________are like the troubled sea when it
cannot _______, whose waters cast up _______ and _______. There is no
_____ saith my God to the _________.
2.
Peace and Purity are closely related. The dove is an emblem of the Holy
Spirit. The Holy Spirit dwells in every Christian. What should be
evident in the life of a Christian indwelt by the Holy Spirit? ____
________________________________________________________________
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3.
We are told that a dove has no gall. Gall is the symbol of bitterness in
scripture. Read and comment on the following scriptures:
4.
a.
b.
Life Application:
1.
You could paraphrase the above statement as All strife comes from a bitter spirit,
filled with gall. The dove, as an emblem of the Holy Spirit, gives us a picture of the
lifestyle that a Christian should live. Summarize in your own words what place you
think that lifestyle should occupy in your daily living and in your walk before God.
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2.
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II.
B.
Water is essential to quench thirst. Of all human necessities for life, water is
perhaps the most important.
1.
2.
3.
In Matthew 5:6, what does this verse tell us will happen when we thirst
(seek and drink)? _________________________________________
4.
5.
2.
3.
4.
5.
According to verses 22-23, what will flow out of our daily lives if we walk
in the Spirit?
a.
___________
b.
___________
c. __________
d.
___________
e.
___________
f.
__________
g.
___________
h.
___________
i.
__________
These are called The ninefold fruit of the Spirit. Notice that it
does not say fruits. They are all produced by the Holy Spirit when He
is in control of our life.
C.
6.
7.
In John 15:1-8, we find that there are three (3) stages of bearing fruit.
Name them:
a.
b.
_______
c.
_______
8.
9.
Do you plan to glorify God with your life by bearing much fruit?
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10.
What decisions have you made and what do you plan to do in order to
bear much fruit? ________________________________________________
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Water (Holy Spirit) is essential for power (Read Acts 1:8). A great waterfall is a
good example.
1.
What was produced in the lives of the disciples when they were filled
and controlled by the Holy Spirit?
a.
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2.
b.
c.
3.
4.
Life Application:
1.
2.
What decision have you made, and what do you plan to do in order to have the power
of God? ______________________________________________________________________
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III.
Exodus 29:7: Thou shalt take the anointing ______, and pour it upon
his head, and anoint him. Oil was used in the Old Testament to
symbolize the setting apart by God certain people for particular service.
2.
3.
I Samuel 16:13: Then Samuel took the horn of ______, and _________
him in the midst of his brethren: and the _______________ of the Lord
came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went
to Ramah.
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B.
4.
5.
Read I Samuel 16:1-13, and find the purpose Samuel had in anointing
David. _________________________________________________________
Old Testament Oil was the means of giving forth light to others. Read the
following passages and note the use of the oil.
1.
2.
Exodus 27:20___________________________________________________
3.
Note: The oil was used as the fuel to supply light. Also, note that it was used
in the tabernacle, where people came to hear, see (with the ears and
eyes of the heart), and to learn of the glory of God.
C.
IV.
Luke 4:18 The __________ of the Lord is upon me, because He hath
_________ me to preach the Gospel to the poor; He hath sent me to heal
the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives.
2.
3.
4.
Read Acts 10:34-38. Explain the truth Peter declared concerning Jesus
of Nazareth. ____________________________________________________
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B.
In the following passages, to what does the Bible compare the Lord Who deals
with us through the Holy Spirit?
1.
2.
3.
4.
There are practical lessons to be learned from the use of fire as a symbol of the
Holy Spirit. Learn the practical teaching in the following passages.
1.
Ephesians 1:17-18: That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of
glory, may give you the _______ of wisdom and revelation in the
knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being
______________.
2.
3.
I Corinthians 2:9-11: But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear
heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things that God
hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath ___________ them to
us by his ___________: for the spirit ____________ all things, yea, the
deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the
spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of God knoweth no
man, ____ ____ ____ _______ __ ____.
4.
Read John 14:16-26. In verse 26, what does the Scripture say that the
Holy Spirit will do for a child of God?
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5.
Isaiah 44:16: He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he
eateth flesh: he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he __________
himself, and saith, Aha, I am _______, I have seen the _________.
6.
7.
What was Gods concern about the church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:15
16)? ______________________________________________________
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8.
Malachi 3:3: And he shall sit as a refiner and _________ of silver: and he
shall _____________ the sons of Lev. and purge them as gold and
silver.
9.
We learn that fire both p __________ and p ________ the dross from the
life of a child of God.
Life Application:
1.
2.
A child of God is enlightened, warmed, and purified by spending time in reading and
studying the Word of God. The Holy Spirit takes the Word of God and applies it to our
hearts. Every time you sit down to read and study the Word, you should first bow
your head and ask God to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the things of God,
warm your spiritual heart, and to purify you for Himself.
3.
What decision have you made concerning allowing the Holy Spirit to work in your life
as the:
A.
B.
C.
4.
Concerning spending time with God, His Word, and the Holy Spirit, when should
that be done according to Leviticus 6:12? ______________________________________
5.
6.
When the Holy Spirit reveals truths to us from the Word or God, what are we
commanded NOT to do in I Thessalonians 5:19? ______________________________
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To help you understand the things that the Holy Spirit has done for you
and the things that He will do through you, as you obey Gods Word
Text to Read:
Acts 1:1-8
Memorize:
Philippians 4:13
I.
II.
First, upon your acceptance of Christ as your Savior, the Holy spirit became
a very special part of your Christian life. Immediately upon your
acceptance of Christ He did something for you.
A.
B.
Did the Holy Spirit seal you until the day of redemption or did He, Himself,
become the seal? ____________________________________________
C.
Can anyone remove Him as the Seal before the day of your redemption?
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D.
After becoming our seal until the day of our full redemption, the Holy Spirit
has a daily ministry in and through every Christian.
A.
B.
What does the power given us by the Holy Spirit enable us to do?
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C.
___________________
2.
___________________
3.
___________________
4.
___________________
Note: The verse says that we are to be witnesses unto Him. The word both
means at the same time. We are not to begin at one particular place
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and remain there until everyone has been witnessed to in that place.
We are to be witnessing to everyone in all places at the same time.
Some Christians are witnessing in their hometown. Others go to
foreign countries and witness.
III.
D.
E.
F.
What does the Holy Spirit provide for Christians in Acts 4:31? _______________
A.
IV.
From the following verses, list three things that the Holy Spirit has done for
Christians in the following verses.
1.
2.
3.
B.
Do you believe that the Holy Spirit will do the same for you? _______________
C.
Will you purpose in your heart to obey Him each time He desires to use you?
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B.
C.
After Jesus ascended to Heaven, how did He say that the Scriptures would be
opened to us? _____________________________________________________
D.
Note:
Before you read or study your Bible, you should pray and ask God to
open your understanding of the Scriptures. You should ask Him to reveal
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to you the truths which He wants you to learn for that day or for that time
of study.
V.
VI.
Who called Paul and Barnabas to do missionary work in Acts 13:1-3? ________
B.
What two things did the Holy Spirit do for Paul, Silas, and Timothy in Acts
16:6-10? _____________________________________________________________
C.
Do you believe that the Holy Spirit will direct you if you seek His guidance?
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D.
Do you plan to seek His guidance in your daily Christian life? ________________
One of the great ministries which the Holy Spirit has is the equipping of the
Saints for their ministry in the Body of Christ and in the Local Church.
A.
According to I Corinthians 12:4-11, what does the Holy Spirit give to each
Christian? ___________________________________________________________
B.
According to verse 11, who decides which gift each Christian will have?
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C.
What is the purpose of a Christians gift and how is a Christian to use the
gift given him by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:7-13)?
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Life Application:
1.
Write the decision that you will make concerning to whom and when you will witness
for Christ. _________________________________________________________
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2.
Please write down the decisions that you have made concerning the ministry of the
Holy Spirit in your personal life.
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For the student to understand what the filling of the Holy Spirit is,
and to learn how to be filled with the Holy Spirit
Text to Read:
Galatians 5:16-26
Memorize:
Ephesians 5:18
The word filled means controlled. There are people who evidently think that the
Holy Spirit comes in quarts and gallons. He does not. A Christian cannot be half filled or
partly filled. The Holy Spirit is a person. He, as the Third Person of the Godhead, is either
in control or not in control. There is no in between.
The Scriptures speak of two types of Christians who were in the world at the time the
Scriptures were written. Likewise, there are two types of Christians in the world today.
I.
Classification of Christians
A.
Read I Corinthians 3:1. List the two types of Christians which Paul referred to
in that verse.
1.
B.
_________________
2.
__________________
2.
C.
"Carnal" and "Spiritual" are exact opposites. Study Galatians 5:16 -17. What
do these verses mean to you?
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D.
Can a person be a Christian and still have a struggle with the flesh?
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E.
II.
Explain the struggle referred to in Romans 7:14-23 that the Apostle Paul had
in his life.
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III.
A.
B.
B.
C.
At the time of salvation, the Holy Spirit indwells a believer. He becomes the
seal of the believer, and He baptizes the believer into the Body of Christ. This
happened the second you were saved. No believer should ever seek to receive the
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Holy Spirit after salvation. He should not seek the indwelling of the Holy Spirit; he
should not seek to be sealed by the Holy Spirit, and he should not seek to be baptized
by the Holy Spirit. All of those have been accomplished for us. They can never be
repeated.
IV.
2.
3.
4.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Will you obey Gods command in Ephesians 5:18 and seek to be filled by the
Holy Spirit each day of your Christian life? Please write your desire and
decision. _____________________________________________________________
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V.
B.
C.
D.
Condition Number One: You must die to yourself and all of your desires.
1.
2.
I Corinthians 15:31____________________________________________
3.
Condition Number Two: You must turn your entire body over to Him.
1.
2.
3.
4.
2.
Do you think the Holy Spirit would fill a Christian who has a known sin
in his life and who will not repent of that sin and turn from it?
______________________________________________________________
3.
Condition Number Four: Ask God to fill (control) you with the Holy Spirit.
1.
2.
Once we have met all the conditions and turned our life over to the Holy
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Spirit, we accept by faith that He has taken control of our daily life, just
as God says He will. Our part is to be very careful to be obedient to His
leading.
VI.
VII.
B.
2.
3.
Read Galatians 5:16-26 and list again nine attributes that the Bible says comes
from the Holy Spirit.
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B.
List the "works of the flesh" found in verses 19-21 that will quench the Holy
Spirit. ______________________________________________________________
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Let me point out a truth about which many Christians get confused
regarding walking in the Spirit. Reread Galatians 5:16. You do not refrain
from doing the works of the flesh in order to walk in the Spirit. We are to walk
in the Spirit. When we walk in the Spirit, the verse says, ye shall not fulfill
the lust of the flesh. This agrees with Romans, chapter eight.
Life Application:
1.
2.
Have you made the decision that you will let the Holy Spirit control you? ___________
3.
What do you plan to do in order to please God and not quench the Holy Spirit?
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