Indwelling of theHoly Spirit

2 Part SermonAM – Wrong Views

PM – Power of the Indwelling Spirit

Introduction There is no question about the FACT

of the indwelling Spirit.

There are many questions about – How He arrives What He does

Acts 5:32

And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.

Romans 8:9

But you are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ he is not His.

1 Corinthians 6:19

Or do not know that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?

Galatians 4:6

And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

1 Thessalonians 4:8

Therefore he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who has also given us His Holy Spirit.

Views on Indwelling

There are many mistaken views

Mystery – Can’t Understand

There are some mysteries in the Bible.

1 Timothy 3:16 – And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness

Holy Spirit Baptism Holy Spirit Baptism was:

ONLY for the Apostles Gave them inspiration and revelation Power to impart gifts to others

Acts 5:12 – And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people.

Laying on of Hands With laying on of hands a gift was

given

However, they could not pass this on to others

Laying on of Hands Acts 8:12-15 – Apostles had this

power Romans 1:11 – Paul wanted to

impart spiritual gifts to them Acts 19:2-6 – Apollos could not

distribute gifts at Ephesus

Salvation orRemission of Sins

Salvation is for sinners1 Timothy 1:15 – This is a

faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance that Christ came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

Salvation orRemission of Sins

The Indwelling Spirit is for Christians

Galatians 4:6 – And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

Eternal Life

Some believe that the Spirit is the offer of eternal life.

The indwelling is NOW!

Eternal Life

Eternal life is later – after this life has ended.

Mark 10:30 – Who shall receive a hundredfold now in this time --- and in the age to come eternal life.

Receive the Word They received the word before they

asked about salvation – Acts 2:37 Indwelling Spirit was promise to

those who repent and are baptized – Acts 2:38

James 1:21 – When we receive the Word we have the ability to be saved

Mere Influence

Romans 8:11 – But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through the Sprit who dwells in you.

Holy Disposition Some teach that the Holy Spirit is for

those who already have a holy disposition.

I will show you in tonight’s sermon that part of the power He imparts is to help us overcome sin.

If we had to overcome sin FIRST – we would not need the Spirit.

What is the Indwelling? Non-miraculous

Given to all who obey the Gospel of Christ – Acts 5:32

Some questions remain ---

Closing Questions Have you repented of sins? Have you been baptized for the

remission of your sins? Have you obeyed the gospel of Jesus

Christ? Do you have the Spirit of God

dwelling in you?