Lesson 9 May 5, 2002

What the Spirit Does

There is no part of the believer's life for which the Spirit is not needed.

1. He convicts and reveals Jesus Christ to men John 16:8-11

2. He restrains sin in the world, Gen. 6:3; 2 Thes. 2:6-7

3. He regenerates bringing new life. Titus 3:5

4. He baptizes into Christ, into the one body 1 Cor. 12:13

5. He gives each believer spiritual gifts 1 Cor. 12:11

6. He empowers and reproduces the character of Jesus Christ in those who submit to Him by faith. Gal. 4:19

7. He promotes spiritual maturity Gal. 3:1-3; 5:1-5

8. He teaches: gives understanding in the Word 1 Cor. 2:9-16; John 14:26; Eph. 3:16-18

9. He applies truth to our experience to give confidence and assurance of our sonship and therefore all that flows from that Rom. 8:16

10. He gives power and effectiveness to our prayer life. Eph. 6:18; Jude 20; John 15:7

11. He promotes meaningful worship John 4:23-24; Phil. 3:3; Eph. 5:18-21

12. He gives capacity, burden, and direction for witnessing Acts 1:8; 1 Thes. 1:5

13. He gives capacity for ministry and function within the body of Christ.

1 Cor 12-14 ; 1 Pet. 4:10

The fact that the Holy Spirit is our enablement for all these ministries demonstrates the importance of the ministry of the Spirit in our daily life as believers.