12. Other Questions Flashcards
What does the Bible teach about the Holy Spirit’s work in the Old Testament?
It was the same as in the NT, yet not as full.
What is the Holy Spirit’s function today?
Is it different than the past?
He is the Lord, the giver of Life. He guides, illuminates, convicts, regenerates, and offers the gift of faith and repentance.
No. Just more fully realized.
What happened at Pentecost?
How does this relate to the church today?
The fullness of the Holy Spirit came upon God’s people.
Likewise, the Spirit dwells within us and equips us for His Kingdom-building work.
Distinguish between the gifts and the fruits of the Spirit.
Gifts: Given to believers, used for edification.
Fruits: Our Christ-like character. (Gal. 5:22)
Does the Spirit give gifts today?
Yes. All believers receive at least one gift; and nobody receives every gift.
Are there any gifts not present today?
Revelatory gifts, e.g. Prophecy.
These ceased with the office of apostle.
What do NT passages teach us concerning the following work of the Holy Spirit:
- How He comes?
- How He works?
- What He does?
- What His ministry is today?
- Like a dove; in tongues of fire at Pentecost, through the hearing of the Word
- In our hearts by and with the Word
- He calls and regenerates the elect, and then illuminates, guides, convicts, and leads into repentance. Seals us.
- The same
How would you answer charismatic claims from Scripture?
1 Cor. 13:8-10 - Revelatory gifts ceased with the completion of the “perfect” canon.
Answer from Scripture:
- Mormon
- Jehovah’s Witness
Mormon: Turn to passages affirming the deity of Jesus, the doctrine of original sin, and the sufficiency of Scripture.
Jehovah’s Witness: Turn to passages affirming the deity of Jesus, the doctrine of the Trinity, and the doctrine of sin and eternal punishment in hell.
