Chapter 6 - The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

Question 1

Describe the Holy Spirit’s work concerning the World in general.

Answer 1

1) Agent in creation: Heb 1:1-2/Jn 1:3/Col 1:16/Ps 104:30/Jb 33:4
2) 3 specific acts of creation: Gen 1:1-27 - “bara” means “to create” - used 3 times - meaning to create something from nothing.

These 3 occasions represent the three great distinctive kingdoms: (a) Heavens and the earth - Gen 1:2/Jn 26:13/Ps 33:6 (b) Animal life - Ps 104:30 - refers to previous verses in Psalm: 11,12,14,17,18,20,21,25,26 (c) Human life - Jb 33:4

Question 2

Describe the Holy Spirit’s work concerning Humanity as a whole.

Answer 2

1) The Holy Spirit witnesses to the redeeming work of Christ: - Acts 5:30-32
2) The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment - Jn 16:7-11 - (a) sin - vs. 9 - no one can produce conviction in the heart of another - Augustine: “while unbelief continues, all other sins are retained, and when unbelief departs all other sins are remitted.” (b) righteousness - vs. 10 - The Righteousness of Christ which is attested to by the fact that he was raised by the dead (c) Judgment - vs. 11 - If Christ would judge the prince of this world, then all who follow him will likewise be judged.

Question 3

Describe the Holy Spirit’s work in Relation to Jesus Christ:

Answer 3

Christ’s person:

1) Sent to the world by the Spirit - Is 48:16-17
2) He was conceived/begotten by the Spirit - Lk 1:35/Mt 1:18/Mt 1:20
3) His reception in the temple arranged by the Spirit - Lk 2:25-30
4) His growth is attributed to the Spirit - Lk 2:40/Lk 2:52/Is 11:1-2
5) Led by the Spirit to be tempted - Mt 4:1/Mk 1:12-13 - He overcomes temptation through power of the Spirit - Mt 4:14

Christ’s earthly ministry:

1) The Spirit anointed Jesus with power for His ministry - Mt 3:16-17
2) Officially equipped for public ministry by the Spirit - Lk 5:14-15/Mt 4:17/Lk 4:18
3) Casting out Devils - Mt 12:28/Lk 4:18
4) Healing ministry - Acts 10:38

Christ’s Death and Resurrection:

1) Enabled by the Spirit to offer the necessary sacrifice for sins - Heb 9:14
2) Raised from the dead by the Spirit - Rom 8:11/Acts 2:24/Jn 10:17-18

Christ’s ministry to the church:

1) Christ gave commandments to His followers through the Holy Spirit - Acts 1:1-2
2) He is the Bestower of the Holy Spirit - Acts 2:33/Jn 15:26/Mt 3:11/Jn 14:12

Question 4

The Spirit’s work in Salvation:

Answer 4

1) Born again of the Holy Spirit - Jn 3:5-6/Gen 2:7/Rom 8:9/1 Cor 6:19 - Holy Spirit essential for one to respond to God - (a) know spiritual things - 1 Cor 2:14 (b) the will, cannot be subject to the law of God - Rom 8:7 (c) worship, he cannot call Jesus Lord - 1 Cor 12:3 (d) in practice, he cannot pls God - Rom 8:8 (e) with faith, he cannot receive the spirit of truth - Jn 14:17
2) The Holy Spirit bears witness to sonship - 1 Jn 5:10/Rom 8:16/Gal 4:6
3) Holy Spirit baptizes into the Body of Christ - 1 Cor 12:12-13/Mk 1:8/1 Cor 10:1-2
4) Holy Spirit seals the believer - Eph 1:13-14/Eph 4:30/2 Tm 2:19

Question 5

The Spirit’s work subsequent to Salvation:

Answer 5

1) Sanctified by the Holy Spirit - 2 Thes 2:13/1 Pt 1:2/Rom 8:5-13/Rom 8:7-8/Rom 6:11
2) Spirit transforms believer into the image of Christ - 2 Cor 3:18;3:3;3:7
3) Spirit strengthens believer for greater revelations of Christ - Eph 3:16-19/Jn 16:14
4) Spirit leads the sons of God - Rom 8:14/Gal 5:18/Jn 16:13
5) Spirit performs the office of the Comforter - Jn 14:16-18;14:26;15:26;16:7-15
6) Spirit brings forth fruit in the believer’s life - Gal 5:22/Rom 14:17;15:13/1 Tim 4:12/2 Tim 3:10/2 Cor 6:6/Eph5:8-9/2 Tm 2:24-25/2 Pt 1:5-7

Question 6

The Spirit’s work in connection with ministry or service:

Answer 6

1) The Spirit baptized and infills believers - Lk 24:49/Acts 1:8
2) The Spirit gives understanding of the Word - 2 Pt 1:21
3) The Spirit helps the believer to pray - Rom 8:26-27/Eph 6:18/Jude 20/1 Cor 14:14-15
4) The Spirit gives power for preaching the Word - 1 Cor 2:4/1 Thes 1:5/Acts 5:32/ Lk 4:18-19/2 Cor 5:20-21/Rom 1:16-17
5) The Spirit gives spiritual gifts for ministry to others - 1 Cor 12:4-11/Rom 12:6-8/1 Cor 12:7

Question 7

The Spirit’s work in connection with resurrection:

Answer 7

1) He will raise the bodies of believers in the last day - Rom 8:11/Rom 8:23Phil 3:20-21
2) The Spirit gives a foretaste of the resurrection by healing our mortal bodies - Eph 1:13-14/2 Cor 4:10-11

Question 8

4 functions of the ministry of the Holy Spirit as Comforter?

Answer 8

1) He is our Teacher - Jn 14:26 - (a) Guides into truth - Jn 16:13 - Believers need someone to teach them bc Bible is a spiritual book (Acts 8:30;31/Lk 14:45/1 Cor 2:14) - Disciples ignorant before Holy Spirit (Mt 16:6-12/Mk 4:10/Jn 11:11-14/Jn 20:9) - But after day of Pentecost (Acts 2:25-31/Acts 4:25-28/Acts 2:16-21;3:12-26;7:2-53) (b) He acts as God’s mouthpiece for revealing His words and desires - Jn 16:12-13/Gal 1:12-16/Eph 3:3-5/Acts 8:26-29/Acts 16:6-10 (c) He reveals things that are yet to come - Jn 16:13 - Blessings (1 Cor 2:9-12/Eph 1:17-21), Dispensational truth (Am 3:7/Gen 18:17), What lies ahead in the path of the believer (Acts 21:10-11)
2) He is our reminder - Jn 14:26 - (a) Reminding of the word of God (Jn 14:26) - If Peter had remembered (Mt 26:75), If disciples had remembered (Mt 26:21;17:22-23;20:18-19;Jn 2:22;Lk 24:6-11), Peter’s prejudice remedied (Acts 11:15-18, In times of persecution (Jn 15:8-20), In times of correction (Heb 12:6) (b) Reminder of special promise given in the past - Acts 23:11/Acts 27:24-25/1 Kings 8:56) (c) He brings to memory scriptures when ministering to people
3) He is the revealer of Jesus - Jn 15:26/Jn 16:14 - (a) Christ is revealed TO the believer (Jn 16:14-15/Gen 24:33-36) (b) IN the believer (Gal 1:15-16/Gal 4:19/Eph 4:14/2 Cor 3:18/Gal 5:22-23/Eph 4:13) (c) THROUGH the believer - (Jn 16:13-14/Acts 2:36/Acts 2:35)
4) He is the Reprover and the Convicter of the World - Jn 16:9-11

Question 9

Scriptures on the Fruit of the Spirit vs. work of the flesh:

Answer 9

Gal 5:22-23/Gal 5:19-21

From Works to Fruit!

Question 10

What is the secret to fruit bearing?

Answer 10

1) Abiding in Christ (Unbroken fellowship with Christ) - Jn 15:4-5
2) Allowing the pruning process to take place - Jn 15:2/Heb 12:11/Jn 15:1

Question 11

Difference between (1) the fruit of the Spirit and (2) the gifts of the Spirit?

Answer 11

Gifts of the Spirit:

(1) Spiritual capabilities
(2) Obtained through Baptism of HG
(3) Received instantly

Fruits of the Spirit:

(1) Spiritual Character
(2) Obtained over time through New Birth and abiding in Christ
(3) Develops gradually

Key thought #1: Gifts of the Spirit do not indicate quality of Character: (a) Corinthian church - 1 Cor 1:7 (b) Saul - 1 Sam 10:10-11/1 Sam 16:14/1 Sam 19:23-24 (c) Balaam - Núm 22-27

Key thought #2: Character enables us to handle the Fruits of the Spirit correctly! - 1 Cor 13:1-2

Question 12

Scriptures revealing the Fruits of the Spirit..

Answer 12

1 Corinthians 12:8-10
Rom 12:6-8
Ephesians 4:11
1 1 Peter 4:10-11

Question 13

Fruits of the Spirit:

Answer 13

1) Love (Gal 5:22) - Chief characteristic of the Christian life - 1 Jn 4:7-8/Jn 13:35/Lk 6:27-28/Romans 5:5
2) Joy - Live’s reaction to God’s mercy, blessings and benefits - Rom 14:17/Psalms 16:11/Neh 8:10/

Question 14

According to World Christian Encyclopedia, how many believers are filled with the Holy Spirit?

Answer 14

51 million in Pentecostal churches and another 11 million in other denominations.
Total of: 62 million Christians

Question 15

What is described as the greatest promise to the CHURCH?

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Answer 15

Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Question 16

4 unbiblical names of the Holy Ghost baptism experience?

Pg. 305

Answer 16

1) Second Definite Work of Grace - work of grace is continual - 2 Pt 3:18
2) The Second Blessing - God has many blessings but He does not call the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, the Second Blessing.
3) Sanctification
4) Holiness - describes an attribute of character rather than an experience. It is developed, not received as a gift or single blessing.

Question 17

What is the proper scriptural name for the Holy Spirit coming upon the lives of Christian men and women?

Answer 17

THE BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT

Mt 3:11/Acts 1:5/Mk 1:8

Question 18

What is the Baptism with the Holy Spirit NOT?

Answer 18

1) The New Birth - The baptism with the Holy Spirit is subsequent to, and distinct from, His Regenerative Work:
a) Apostles were converted - Jn 1:35-50/Lk 10:20/Jn 13:10-11/Jn 15:3 - They were commanded to tarry and were instantly filled 2 years later - Lk 24:49/Acts 1:13-14/Acts 2:1-4
b) Samaritans saved under Philip - Acts 8:5-8,12 - They were baptized under the ministry of Peter and John some days later - Acts 8:14-17
c) 12 men at Ephesus were saved according to the Words of Paul - Acts 19:2 - They were then filled - Acts 19:2-7
2) Sanctification - Sanctification and the Baptism with the Holy Spirit augment each other but are vitally different in power and purpose.
3) A reward for Christian service - Baptism with the HG is available to new converts - Acts 2:38
4) One time outpouring at Pentecost - other instances of outpouring in Acts - Acts 8:14-17/9:17/10:44-46/19:2-7

Question 19

What IS the baptism with the Holy Spirit?

Answer 19

a) a definite experience, subsequent to salvation, whereby the Third Person of the Godhead comes upon the believer to anoint and energize him for special service. This experience is designated in the New Testament, as the Spirit “falling upon,””coming upon,” or being “poured out upon” the yielded believer in a sudden and supernatural manner.
b) The Promise of the Father - Lk 24:49/Acts 1:4 - Not something we must persuade Him to give us. He has already promised.
c) A Gift - Acts 2:38/Acts 5:32 - It is free, cannot be worked for, earned or merited. Not a reward for exemplary kingdom service.
e) A Command - Acts 1:4/Acts 5:32/Eph 5:18 - To be filled or not is not left to the believer’s whim or fancy. It is a command from God!

Question 20

What is the Purpose and Necessity of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit?

Answer 20

a) Power for Service - Acts 1:8/Jesús anointed for service - Lk 4:18/Acts 10:38/Mt 12:28 - Disciples - Jn 14:12/Jn 20:19 to the change seen in them after Spirit in Acts 5:17-20/Acts 4:19-20/Acts 4:29-31/Stephen - Acts 6:8-10/Paul - 1 Cor 2:4
b) Power for Spiritual Warfare - We are in a spiritual war - Eph 6:12 - Which calls for spiritual weaponry- 2 Cor 10:3-5/1 Jn 4:4
c) Power for “overflow” - filled and overflowing to touch and impact the lives around you - Jn 7:37-39/Eph 3:20/Mt 10:1
d) Power for ability - to do God-given tasks and carry out God-given commissions.

Question 21

Erroneous ideas concerning for whom the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is for:

Answer 21

a) Only for those living in Apostolic days - Acts 2:38-39
b) Only for Ministers, Missionaries, and those in special service for the Lord - we are all equally important in the KOG - 1 Cor 12:21-25/Rom 12:3-8
c) Only for a special privileged class - Peter learned that the HG was for Gentiles as well - Acts 10:34-35,44-48;11:15-18
d) Only for matured Christians - Acts 8:14-17/Acts 10:44-46/Acts 2:38

Question 22

Key conditions for obtaining the Baptism with the Holy Spirit?

Answer 22

a) Repentance from sin - Acts 2:37-38/Acts 17:30
b) A definite experience of salvation - Lk 11:13 (your Father)/Gal 4:6 (must be saved to call Him your Father)
c) Water baptism - Acts 2:37-38 - Not dogmatically claimed however - Saul Acts 9:17-18/Cornelius Acts 10:44-48
d) A deep conviction of need - Mt 5:6/Jn 7:37-39/Psalms 42:1-2
e) A measure of consecration - a surrender of self will to the Will of God - Mt 26:39

Question 23

How to receive the Baptism with the Holy Spirit?

Answer 23

a) By Faith - Gal 3:14/Jn 7:39/Heb 11:6/faith based on God’s word Lk 11:11-13/Mk 11:24/faith the promise is for you Acts 2:38-39/Lk 11:10/A persistency of faith that will not be denied - Lk 11:5-10/Lk 18:1-8
b) By a full yielded ness of the entire being, in order that the Holy Spirit might have His own way - Lk 3:16/Mk 1:8/Mt 3:11/when one receives the Holy Spirit he is yielding to Christ Acts 2:32-33/Holy living 2 Tm 2:19-21
c) False teaching of Tarrying - mainly taken from Lk 24:49/Acts 1:4/God can and wants to fill immediately

Question 24

Steps mentioned in receiving the Spirit:

Answer 24

1) Expectancy - Suddenly while sitting and expecting Him to come - Acts 2:1-4 / Instantly and expectedly, while listening to a sermon - Acts 10:44-46
2) Through prayer and the laying on of the apostles’ hands - Acts 8:14-17;9:17;19:6
3) Through the seeker’s personal prayer and faith - Lk 11:9-13/Jn 7:37-39

Question 25

Immediate evidence of filling with the Holy Ghost:

Answer 25

Speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterances the primary initial evidence:

Scriptural support:
(1) Speaking in tongues explicitly mentioned:
Initial outpouring - Acts 2:4/Cornelius - Acts 10:44-46/Men of Ephesus - Acts 19:6

(2) Speaking in tongues NOT explicitly mentioned: (a) Samaritans - Acts 8:14-19 - There is evidence that some audible/visible sign made the gift spectacular BC Simon was willing to pay money for the power to impart.
(b) Peter/John/Other believers: Acts 4:31 - Brevity in account - More than likely a refilling of those originally filled
(c) Apostle Paul’s filling: Acts 9:17 - we know Paul spoke in tongues - 1 Cor 14:18

Other immediate evidences include:

a) Praise to God - Acts 2:11/Acts 2:47/10:46
b) An overflowing joy - Acts 2:46
c) A deep desire to preach or testify about Jesus - Acts 1:8/Acts 2:14-18/Acts 3:31/Acts 19:6

Question 26

All other gifts of the Spirit are expressed in the Old Testament except for tongue. It was something that was promised in Joel to happen in the future. Example of other gifts expressed:

Answer 26

a) Word of Wisdom - Joshua (Dt 34:9)/Solomon (1 Kings 3:9-12)
b) Faith - Abraham (Gen 15:6)
c) Gifts of healing - Elijah (1 Kong’s 17:17-23)/Elisha (2 Kings 6:4-7)/Moses (Ex 7:10,20)/Prophecy - Isaiah/David 2 Sm 23:2/Balaam (Nm 24:2)
d) Discerning of spirits - Ahijah (1 Kings 14:1-6)/Moses (Ex 32:17-19)

Question 27

Benefits (or permanent evidences) of being filled with the Holy Spirit:

Answer 27

a) Jesus glorified and revealed as never before - Jn 14:21-23/Jn 15:26/Jn 16:13-15/Eph 1:17-23
b) A deeper passion for souls - Acts 2:14-41/Acts 4:19-20/Acts 5:29-33/Acts 6:8-10/Acts 11:22-24/Acts 26:28-29
c) A greater power to witness - Acts 1:8/Acts 2:41/Acts Acts 4:31-33/Jn 15:26-27/1 Cor 2:4-5
d) A new power/spirit of prayer - Acts 3:1/Acts 4:23-31/Acts 6:4/Acts 10:9/Rom 8:26/Jude 20/Eph 6:181 Cor 4:14-17
e) A deeper love for and richer insight into the Word of God - Jn 16:3
f) The manifestations of the gifts of the Spirit - 1 Cor 12:4-11

Question 28

There is one baptism but many fillings:

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Answer 28

(1) For defending the faith - Acts 4:8/Lk 12:11-12/Acts 4:13
(2) For rebuking the power of the Devil - Acts 13:9-10
(3) To give disciples new boldness and power - Acts 4:31/Acts 4:17
(4) Grace and Power to endure persecutions for the sake of the Gospel - Acts 13:52/Acts 13:50-52

Question 29

Offenses against the Holy Spirit:

Answer 29

Committed by unbelievers:

(1) Resisting the Holy Spirit - Acts 7:51/Gen 6:3/Acts 6:10
(2) Insulting or doing despite into the Holy Spirit - Heb 10:29
(3) Blaspheming the Holy Spirit/The unpardonable sin - Mt 12:31-32/Mt 12:22-30/Mk 3:28-30

Offenses committed by believers:

(1) Grieving the Holy Spirit - Ephesians 4:30-31
(2) Lying to the Holy Spirit - Acts 5:3
(3) Quenching the Holy Spirit - 1 Thes 5:19

Question 30

Vocabulary of Spiritual Gifts:

Answer 30

(1) Spirituals, “pneumatika” - 1 Cor 14:1/1 Cor 14:28
(2) Spiritual gifts, “charismata” - 1 Cor 14:4 - Grace, enablement, endowment
(3) Administrations, “diakoniai” - 1 Cor 14:5 - ministries
(4) Operations, “energemata” - 1 Cor 14:7 - operations, energy that produces an effect
(5) Manifestation, “phanerosis” - 1 Cor 14:7 - outward evidence
(6) Diversity, “diairesis” - 1 Cor 12:4-6 - variety of gifts - a gift available for every need in the church

Question 31

Purpose of spiritual gifts:

Answer 31

(1) Edification
(2) Exhortation
(3) Comfort

1 Cor 14:3

Question 32

Gifts enumerated in 1 Corinthians 12 (Total of 11)

Answer 32

1. Word of Wisdom (v.8)
2. Word of Knowledge (v.9)
3. Special Faith (v.9)
4. Gifts of healings (v.9)
5. Operations of Miracles (v.10)
6. Prophecy (v.10)
7. Discerning of spirits (v.10)
8. Kinds of Tongues (v.10)
9. Interpretation of Tongues (v.10)
10. Helps, “antilempsis” (v.28)
11. Governments, “kubernesis” (v.28)

Question 33

Special instructions on the gifts of tongues and prophecy (6)

Answer 33

1. The Priority of Prophecy
2. The Private use of Tongues
3. Tongues and Interpretation
4. Prayer and praise in the Spirit
5. Limitations on tongues and prophesying
6. Not be be considered Infallible

Question 34

Gifts listed in Romans 12 (6)

Answer 34

1. Prophecy (v.6) and Ministry “diakonia” (v.7)
2. Teaching (v.7)
3. Exhortation (v.8)
4. Giving (Sharing)
5. Leadership (v.8)
6. Showing mercy (v.8)

Question 35

Ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4
(4 listed)

Answer 35

1. Apostle
2. Prophet
3. Evangelist
4. Pastor-Teacher

Question 36

Other gifts mentioned

Answer 36

1. Hospitality (1 Peter 4:9-10)
2. Intercession (Romans 8:26,27)
3. Witnessing (Acts 1:8)