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The Holy Spirit. Power and Presence. Romans 8:12-17 (p.862) The Holy Spirit is meant to transform us. The Holy Spirit is God’s Presence. The Holy Spirit is God. (Matt 28:18-20) The Holy Spirit is the Giver of Life. (John 3:5-8) He reveals God to us. (John 14:26)
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Power and Presence • Romans 8:12-17 (p.862) • The Holy Spirit is meant to transform us.
The Holy Spirit is God’s Presence • The Holy Spirit is God. (Matt 28:18-20) • The Holy Spirit is the Giver of Life. (John 3:5-8) • He reveals God to us. (John 14:26) • He is our Counselor and Helper. (Rom 8:16) • Do you want God’s presence in everything? • Is your life distracted?
Presence and Power • Acts 1:8 (p.831) • Acts 2:1-5, 36-38 • Do we live with the Spirit’s power, or our own? Holy Spirit Appearing as a Dove, by Kip Decker, 2009
The Holy Spirit Gives God’s Power • Power to be closer to God. • Repentance and righteousness. (John 16:7-11) • Sanctification and fruit. (Gal 5:22-23) • Free from sin and fear. (Eze 36:25-27) • Power to witness for Christ. (Acts 1:8) • Powerful gifts to build and unify the Body. (Eph 4:7-16)