Sixty Things the Holy Spirit Wants to Do for You
1. He provides ACCESS unto the Father
Ephesians 2:18
Access= conducted, ushered, brought near, given admission to the presence of God Almighty
Obstacles:
Raising up a standard Isaiah 59:19 2 Corinthians 4:13 Ephesians 3:12 Galatians 5:22
2. Holy Spirit ADOPTS us into the Family of God. Romans 8:15
Born in sin John 8:44 Acts 13:10 1 John 3:8 1 John 3:10 Matthew 13:8 Luke 16:8 Ephesians 2:2 Ephesians 5:6 Ephesians 2:3 Psalm 1:4 Matthew 23:15 Deuteronomy 13:13 1 Samuel 1:16, 2:12 1 Samuel 25:17, 25
Dogs = Matthew 7:6 Psalm 22:16, 20 Philippians 3:2, 11
Adoption = to place as a son; changing from one family to another through a legal means Numbers 6:27
Regeneration = made righteous Ezekiel 36:26 1 John 5:12 John 5:24
Justification = declared righteous Romans 4:6 Romans 5:1 Job 9:2 Romans 3:24
Adoption = given legal position and privileges of the righteous Colossians 1:13 Numbers 6:27 Jeremiah 3:19 Romans 9:4 Romans 11:1 Matthew 5:45 Matthew 12:50 Ephesians 2:19
The Time of Adoption God only adopts into His Family those who have been born again. Ephesians 2:1
Abundant Blessings Ministry abmword.com [email protected] 1 Dead people aren’t adopted 1 John 5:12 John 3:7
Past Tense: Ephesians 1:4-5 2 Corinthians 1:10 1 Thessalonians 1:10 2 Timothy 1:9 Titus 3:5
Present Tense: 1 John 3:2 1 Corinthians 1:18
Future Tense: 1 John 3:2 Mathew 10:22 Romans 5:9-10 1 Peter 1:5,9
Proof of Adoption Romans 8:15-16 1 John 3:24 1 John 4:13
The Origin of Adoption Ephesians 1:5 1 Peter 1:20 Revelation 13:8
The Recipients of Adoption John 1:12 Galatians 3:25-26 Galatians 4:4-6
The Results of Adoption Deliverance of Fear Romans 8:15 2 Timothy 1:7 Hebrews 2:14-15 Assurance of Salvation Galatians 4:6 Joint Heirs with Christ Romans 8:17, 32 Philippians 4:19 Deliverance of bondage from the law Romans 8:2-3 Romans 10:4 Galatians 3:13
Adoption calls for separation 2 Corinthians 6:16-17 1 Peter 4:2-4 Revelation 18:4
3. Holy Spirit makes us ALIVE Ephesians 2:1, 5
The Spirit of Life Job 33:4 2 Corinthians 3:6 John 3:5-6, 8 Ezekiel 36:26; 37:14 John 14:17
Scriptures denoting we were spiritually dead before we were saved: Colossians 2:13 Ephesians 2:1
Abundant Blessings Ministry abmword.com [email protected] 2 4. Holy Spirit ANOINTS the believer for effective living, giving power for divine service. Anoint = to ordain, consecrate, declare sacred
Exodus 30:23-25
Who is anointed? Priests Exodus 29:1, 7 Leviticus 8:12 Kings 1 Kings 1:34, 39 1 Chronicles 11:3 Psalm 23:5 Prophets 1 Kings 19:16 The Tabernacle Exodus 40:9 Leviticus 8:10 The Laver Exodus 40:11 The Altar Exodus 29:36 Jesus Christ Luke 4:18 Acts 10:38 Saints 2 Corinthians 1:21 1 John 2:27
What does the anointing do? Makes holy Exodus 40:13 Destroys the yoke of bondage Isaiah 10:27
Produces gladness Psalm 45:7 Hebrews 1:9
Gives strength Psalm 28:8 Acts 4:31-34 Luke 24:49
Saves, rescues Psalm 20:6
Teaches us all things 1 John 2:27
Brings spiritual perception Revelation 3:18
Is respected by the wicked Psalm 105:15
Brings God’s mercy in greater measure 2 Samuel 22:51 Psalm 18:50 1 Corinthians 2:12-13
Who does the anointing? God Psalm 89:20 2 Corinthians 1:21 Isaiah 61:1 Prophets and Priests Moses Exodus 29:7 Samuel 1 Samuel 9:16 1 Samuel 10:1 Samuel 16:12-13
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There is more than one initial anointing Psalm 92:10 Acts 4:31
5. Holy Spirit gives the ASSURANCE of our salvation Romans 8:8, 16 Galatians 4:6 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Hebrews 10:15 1 John 3:24 1 John 4:13 1 John 5:6
6. Holy Spirit BAPTIZES believers into the Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:13 Baptized in Jesus John 15:3 Ephesians 5:25-27 I Peter 1:23 Titus 3:3-5 John 3:5-6 John 20:19-22 Mark 16:14 Mark 16:16 Hebrews 6:2 Mathew 20:23 Mark 10:38-39 Romans 6:3-6 Colossians 2:11 Romans 6:6 I Corinthians 12:12-13
Water Baptism 1 Peter 3:21
Baptism of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:8 John 20:22 Luke 24:49 John 14:16-17 Acts 2:37-39
7. Holy Spirit provides and gives BOLDNESS, AUTHORITY AND POWER to live victoriously and overcome the devil.
Boldness = confidence, self-assurance, fearlessness Proverbs 28:1 John 7:25-26 Acts 4:13, 31; 9:29; 18:26; 19:8 2 Corinthians 10:1-2 Ephesians 3:12 1 Timothy 3:13 Hebrews 4:16; 10:19-20; 13:6
Authority = God’s power with our legal right to use it Matthew 7:28-29 Matthew 21:23 Luke 9:1 2 Corinthians 10:8 Titus 2:15
Power= influence, entitlement, authorization Genesis 32:28
8. He calls into DIVINE SERVICE Acts 10:19; 13:2; 13:4; 20:28 John 16:13
9. He CARRIES or transports people from one place to another 1 Kings 18:12 Ezekiel 3:12; 8:3; 11:11; 11:24 Acts 8:39-40
10. Holy Spirit CASTS OUT devils and stops their progress Isaiah 59:19 Matthew 12:28 Acts 16:16-18; 19:11-12 Abundant Blessings Ministry abmword.com [email protected] 4 11. He CHECKS us when we get out of line or are going the wrong way Acts 16:6-7; 21:4; 8:29; 10:19; 13:2,4; 19:22 Timothy 1:15
12. He CLOTHED us Isaiah 30:1; 61:10 Revelation 3:4; 18; 16:15
13. Holy Spirit is our COMFORTER John 14:16; 26; 15:26; 16:7 Acts 9:31; 15:8
14. He CONCEIVED the body of our Lord Jesus Christ Matthew 1:18, 20; Luke 1:35
The work of the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus (spiritual birth) Christ anointed by the Holy Spirit Luke 4:18 Christ filled with the Holy Spirit Luke 4:1 Matthew 12:18 Christ sealed with the Holy Spirit John 6:27 Christ was led by the Spirit Luke 4:1 Matthew 4:1 Christ was empowered by the Holy Spirit Matthew 12:28 Luke 4:14,32,36 Christ was kept pure by the Holy Spirit Hebrews 9:14 Romans 1:4 Christ’s resurrection 1 Peter 3:18 John 10:18 Romans 8:11 Christ’s teachings and instruction came by the Holy Spirit Acts 1:2 Christ attributed His power over demons to the Holy Spirit Matthew 12:28
15. He CONFESSES the deity of Christ 1 John 4:2
16. He CONVICTS - REPROVES AND STRIVES with sinners Genesis 6:3 John 16:8-11 Acts 2:37 John 16:9 To convict – to trouble the heart and mind of the lost as to the dangerous consequences on unheeding the call to repent.
Sinner is in spiritual blindness 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 Ephesians 4:18 2 Peter 1:9
The natural state of the sinner is deceitfulness Jeremiah 17:9
The natural state of the sinner is rebellion against God Job 24:13 Numbers 20:24 Deuteronomy 1:26, 43 1 Samuel 12:14-15 Proverbs 17:11 Ezekiel 20:8 Hosea 7:14
The natural state of the sinner is stubbornness (forward) Deuteronomy 9:27; 21:18-20 Psalm 78:8 Proverbs 6:12-15; 11:20; 17:20; 22:5
17. The Holy Spirit as CREATOR, GARNISHER and RENEWER of the earth Genesis 1:2 Job 33:4 Psalm 104:30 Isaiah 40:12-13
Abundant Blessings Ministry abmword.com [email protected] 5 18. Holy Spirit CRUCIFIES the carnal nature of the believer and puts to death the deeds of the flesh and nature Romans 8:13 Galatians 2:20 Galatian 5:24
Mortify = to put to death or to an end, cease to function
Romans 6:6 Ephesians 4:22 Romans 8:1-9 1 John 2:16
Carnal Roman 7:14 Romans 8:6-7
19. The Holy Spirit DETECTS OR DISCERNS the presence of evil spirits 1 Corinthians 12:10 2 Corinthians 2:11
Sabotage = damage; disrupt; interfere with; harm; incapacitate
Discerning of Spirits Matthew 12:43-45 To protect and instruct
Demons do exist Matthew 12:43 1 Samuel 16:14 Judges 16:20 Matthew 12:45
Luke 8:2 Mark 5:9 Luke 8:27-30
Names of demons:
Accusing spirit Revelation 12:10 Job 1:9-11; 2:4-5 Blind spirit Mathew 12:22 Bondage demon Romans 8:15 Charm demon Deuteronomy 18:11 Deaf spirit Mark 9:25 Deceiving spirit Revelation 20:10 1 Timothy 4:1 Divination spirit Deuteronomy 18:10 Acts 16:16 Death spirit Hebrews 2:14-16 Drugs sorcery spirit Revelation 9:21 Revelation 18:23 Dumb spirit Matthew 9:32-33; 12:22 Mark 9:17 Luke 11:14 Enchanting spirits Deuteronomy 18:10 Jeremiah 27:9 2 Chronicles 33:6 Error spirit 1 John 4:6 1 Timothy 4:1
Abundant Blessings Ministry abmword.com [email protected] 6 Evil spirit Acts 19: 15-16 Familiar spirits Leviticus 20:27; 1 Samuel 28:7; 1 Chronicles 10:13; Fear demon 2 Timothy 1:7 1 John 4:18 Heaviness spirit Isaiah 61:3 Infirmity spirit Luke 13:11 Jealousy spirit Numbers 5:14,30 Lying spirit 1 Kings 22:22-23 Acts 5:3 Oppression spirit Acts 10:38 Perverse spirit Isaiah 19:14 Seducing spirit 1 Timothy 4:1 Sorcery spirits Exodus 7:11 Isaiah 47:9, 12 Jeremiah 27:9 Malachi 3:5 Acts 8:9 Revelation 21:8; 22:15 Unclean spirit Zechariah 13:2 Mathew 12:43 Mark 1:23; 7:25 Whoredom spirit Hosea 4:12; 5:4 Witchcraft spirit Exodus 22:18 Deuteronomy 18:10 2 Kings 9:22 2 Chronicles 33:6 Galatians 5:20 Worldly spirit 2 Timothy 4:10 1 Timothy 6:20 Titus 2:12
20. He gives us DREAMS and visions Ezekiel 11:24 Joel 2:28 Acts 9:10-12; 10:17-19; 16:9-10; 18:9 1 Samuel 3:15
Numbers 12:6 Daniel 7:2; 9:21-24 Habakkuk 2:2-3 Genesis 28:12-22; 37:5-11 2 Corinthians 12:1
21. He imparts FAITH into the believer’s heart Special Faith Saving Faith Ephesians 2:8 Romans 10:17 General Faith Romans 12:3 Mark 11:4 Fruit of Faith Galatians 5:22-23 Gift of Faith: For Spiritual Blessings For Personal Protection Daniel 16:16-17,19-23 For Supernatural Substance 1 Kings 17:2-6 For Raising the Dead For Casting out evil spirits For Ministering the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 4:13 Hebrews 11:3
Abundant Blessings Ministry abmword.com [email protected] 7 22. Holy Spirit, our CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP provider 2 Corinthians 13:14 Philippians 2:1-2 Ephesians 4:3 Hebrews 10:25 2 Chronicles 29:6-8 Nehemiah 10:39 Colossians 2:2 Ephesians 2:21-22 1 Corinthians 1:10 Amos 3:3
23. He is the heavenly FRUIT PRODUCER Galatians 5:22-23 Romans 14:17; 15:13 Ephesians 5:9 Colossians 1:8 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Matthew 7:16
24. Holy Spirit gives GIFTS severally as He will 1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-6 John 15:16 Romans 12:1-3 We all have gifts to: Sing Colossians 3:16 Witness Acts 1:8 Pray, intercede Luke 10:2 Cast out demons, lay hands on the sick Mark 16:17-18
Categories Ministry Offices Ephesians 4:11-13 Nine Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Motivational Gits Romans 12:3-8 Helping Gifts
25. He GLORIFIES the Lord Jesus John 16:13-14 Luke 1:46-47
26. He GUIDES us as believers Isaiah 48:16. Ezekiel 3:24; 37:1 Matthew 4:1 Luke 4:1; 2:27-28 John 16:13 Acts 8:29; 10:19-20; 13:2, 4 Revelation 2:7, 17
27. Holy Spirit is a HEALING SPIRIT
Salvation (sozo Heb)
Salvation (soteria Gr)
Jesus Luke 4:18 Acts 10:38
People in Acts Acts 9:17 Acts 19:11 Acts 28:8-9
Believers 1 Corinthians 12:9
God’s will Exodus 15:26 Deuteronomy 7:12 Deuteronomy 7:15
Matthew 4:23-24 Matthew 9:35 Mark 16:15-18 Abundant Blessings Ministry abmword.com [email protected] 8 28. He makes HOLINESS PEOPLE out of Christians
Holy =
Holiness =
Romans 1:4 Ephesians 5:9 Galatians 5:22-23
SANCTIFICATION is of The Holy Spirit
ACTIVE, NOT PASSIVE Preparation: 1 Peter 1:13-14 Philippians 4:7-9
Performance: 1 Peter 1 15:16 Hebrews 12:14
ATTITUDE AND PERSONAL Perspective: Titus 2:11-13 Purity: Titus 2:14 Psalm 1:1-3 Titus 2:15 John 16:7-10 John 3:5-6,8 1 Peter 1:22
29. Holy Spirit brings HOPE
Romans 15:13 Galatians 5:55
Romans 5:5
30. Holy Spirit brings ILLUMINATION of the Word of God Matthew 10:19-20 Mark 13:11 Luke 12:11-12 1 Corinthians 2:10-14
Isaiah 11:2-3 Acts 1:16 Nehemiah 9:20
Know your teachers: Romans 16:17 1Timothy 6:1-5 2 Timothy 4:3 Proverbs 6:12-15
I John 2:27 Philippians 3:15-16
2 Timothy 2:15-17 James 3:1
Our responsibility: 2 Peter 3:14-18
Revelation 2:2
Abundant Blessings Ministry abmword.com [email protected] 9 31. He ever and always INVITES AND GIVES INVITATIONS to sinners Revelation 22:17 John 3:5 Titus 3:5 Romans 8:15 1 Corinthians 12:13
Romans 6:23
Matthew 11:28 Revelation 22:17
32. Holy Spirit is our JOY PRODUCER
Matthew 28:1-8
Fear of the Lord =
Great joy =
Galatians 2:20
1 Peter 1:8
33. Holy Spirit gives “LIBERTY” to the people of God Psalm 51:12
Isaiah 61:1
Luke 4:18
Romans 8:2
2 Corinthians 3:17
1 Thessalonians 5:23
Romans 1:4
Galatians 5:18
Galatians 5:1-13
34. He imparts divine LOVE into yielded and surrendered hearts
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Romans 5:5; 15:30
Galatians 5:22
Colossians 1:8
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
John 21:15-17
Revelation 2:4
1 Peter 4:8
John 13:35; 17:21
35. He aids our MEMORY or assists it to recall John 14:26
Luke 8:12
36. Holy Spirit “OPPOSES” the fleshly nature, and is “OPPOSITION” to the carnality of the believer Romans 8:13
Galatians 5:17
Romans 8:6-8
1 Corinthians 3:3
Galatians 5:24 37. Holy Spirit brings PEACE
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Romans 14:17
Galatians 5:22
Ephesians 4:3
Colossians 1:20
Acts 10:36
Isaiah 26:3-4
Romans 16:20
Shortly:
Matthew 8:23-27
38. Holy Spirit gives POWER (strength) to believers
Luke 24:49 Acts 1:8 Romans 15:13, 19 Hebrews 2:4 Ephesians 3:16
2 Peter 1:21 Judges 3:9-10
Judges 6:34; ( Samson - Judges 13:25; 14:4-6
Saul 1 Samuel 11:6-11
David 1 Samuel 16:13
Micah 3:8 Jesus Luke 4:14 John 10:18 Acts 10:38 Us Acts 1:4-5
Peter Acts 2:4; 3:1-11; 4:7-11
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John Acts 2:4; 3:1-11
Stephen Acts 6:8
Paul Romans 15:18-19
Believers 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6
Acts 4:31
Acts 19:2-6
Powerless Church in a perishing world Matthew 17:16-21 Mark 9:23 Jesus gave us the power - Mark 3:15; 6:7 Matthew 10:1 Luke 9:1, 43
How power is lost - By disobedience: Samson Judges 16:4-20 David Psalm 33:10; 39:13 2 Samuel 11:2-12
By denying 2 Timothy 3:5
Commercializing the Gifts for personal gain
Failure of prayer and fasting
Matthew 17:21
Mark 9:29 Promised power to be given
Isaiah 40:29 Psalm 69:35 How is it obtained?
Waiting on the Lord Isaiah 40:31
Taking hold of it Isaiah 27:5
Get full of the joy Nehemiah 8:10
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How is it retained?
God gives us the strength Isaiah 45:24; 30:15 Psalm 18:32, 39
Degrees of power
Psalm 84:7
Ephesians 3:30
Philippians 4:13
2 Timothy 4:17
Purpose of power 1 Peter 1:5
Matthew 10:1
Mark 3:15; 6:7
Luke 9:1
Luke 10:19; 24:49
Acts 1:8
Acts 4:23
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