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John 14:15-17John 14:15-17

1515If ye love me, keep my commandments. If ye love me, keep my commandments. 1616And I will pray the Father, and he shall And I will pray the Father, and he shall

give you another give you another ComforterComforter, that he may , that he may abide with you for ever; abide with you for ever;

Comforter = Advocate – 1 John 2:1Comforter = Advocate – 1 John 2:1““11My little children, these things write I unto My little children, these things write I unto

you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an we have an advocateadvocate with the Father, with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteousJesus Christ the righteous:”:”

1515If ye love me, keep my commandments. If ye love me, keep my commandments. 1616And I will pray the Father, and he shall And I will pray the Father, and he shall

give you another give you another ComforterComforter, that he may , that he may abide with you for ever; abide with you for ever;

Comforter = Advocate – 1 John 2:1Comforter = Advocate – 1 John 2:1““11My little children, these things write I unto My little children, these things write I unto

you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an we have an advocateadvocate with the Father, with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteousJesus Christ the righteous:”:”

So, Christ is our advocate with the So, Christ is our advocate with the Father, Father,

The Holy Spirit is Christ’s advocate The Holy Spirit is Christ’s advocate with us.with us.

As Christ pleads for us to the Father, As Christ pleads for us to the Father, so the Spirit pleads for us to Christ. – so the Spirit pleads for us to Christ. – Romans 8:26Romans 8:26

So, Christ is our advocate with the So, Christ is our advocate with the Father, Father,

The Holy Spirit is Christ’s advocate The Holy Spirit is Christ’s advocate with us.with us.

As Christ pleads for us to the Father, As Christ pleads for us to the Father, so the Spirit pleads for us to Christ. – so the Spirit pleads for us to Christ. – Romans 8:26Romans 8:26

Romans 8:26 (KJV)Romans 8:26 (KJV)

““2626Likewise the Spirit also Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be with groanings which cannot be uttered.”uttered.”

““2626Likewise the Spirit also Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be with groanings which cannot be uttered.”uttered.”

Romans 8:26 (NIV)Romans 8:26 (NIV)

““2626In the same way, the Spirit In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.that words cannot express.””

““2626In the same way, the Spirit In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.that words cannot express.””

What is an Advocate?What is an Advocate?

Webster’s DictionaryWebster’s Dictionary

• One that pleads the cause of another One that pleads the cause of another ; ; specificallyspecifically :: one that pleads the one that pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or cause of another before a tribunal or judicial courtjudicial court

• One that defends or maintains a One that defends or maintains a cause or proposalcause or proposal

• One that supports or promotes the One that supports or promotes the interests of another interests of another

Webster’s DictionaryWebster’s Dictionary

• One that pleads the cause of another One that pleads the cause of another ; ; specificallyspecifically :: one that pleads the one that pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or cause of another before a tribunal or judicial courtjudicial court

• One that defends or maintains a One that defends or maintains a cause or proposalcause or proposal

• One that supports or promotes the One that supports or promotes the interests of another interests of another

• If the Holy Spirit is to be an advocate If the Holy Spirit is to be an advocate like Jesus then it must be more than like Jesus then it must be more than just an influence, a power or an just an influence, a power or an energy.energy.

• If the Holy Spirit is to be an advocate If the Holy Spirit is to be an advocate like Jesus then it must be more than like Jesus then it must be more than just an influence, a power or an just an influence, a power or an energy.energy.

• The Holy Spirit must be a real personThe Holy Spirit must be a real person

• He must be apart of the Godhead. He must be apart of the Godhead.

• He must be GodHe must be God

• Does this hold up in Scripture?Does this hold up in Scripture?

The Holy Spirit as The Holy Spirit as anan intelligent personintelligent person::The Holy Spirit as The Holy Spirit as anan intelligent personintelligent person::

John 16:13 - 14 (KJV) John 16:13 - 14 (KJV)

1313Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will is come, he will guideguide you into all you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and shall he speak: and he will show you he will show you things to come. things to come.

John 16:13 - 14 (KJV) John 16:13 - 14 (KJV)

1313Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will is come, he will guideguide you into all you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and shall he speak: and he will show you he will show you things to come. things to come.


John 15:26John 15:26

2626But when the Comforter is But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, the Father, he shall testify of me:he shall testify of me:

John 15:26John 15:26

2626But when the Comforter is But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, the Father, he shall testify of me:he shall testify of me:


Acts 13:2 (KJV) Acts 13:2 (KJV)

22As they ministered to the Lord, and As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, fasted, the Holy Ghost said,the Holy Ghost said, Separate Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. whereunto I have called them.

Acts 13:2 (KJV) Acts 13:2 (KJV)

22As they ministered to the Lord, and As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, fasted, the Holy Ghost said,the Holy Ghost said, Separate Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. whereunto I have called them.

The Holy Spirit has Emotions and Exercises His will:The Holy Spirit has Emotions and Exercises His will:

Romans 15:13 (KJV)

13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Romans 15:13 (KJV)



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1 Corinthians 12:11 (KJV)

11But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.



The Holy Spirit has Emotions and Exercises His Will:The Holy Spirit has Emotions and Exercises His Will:







Ephesians 4:30 (KJV)

30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.








He has the attributes of He has the attributes of deitydeity (He is God)(He is God)

He has the attributes of He has the attributes of deitydeity (He is God)(He is God)

Acts 5:3 - 4 (KJVActs 5:3 - 4 (KJV) )

33But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the and to keep back part of the price of the land? land? 44Whiles it remained, was it not thine Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.unto men, but unto God.

Acts 5:3 - 4 (KJVActs 5:3 - 4 (KJV) )

33But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the and to keep back part of the price of the land? land? 44Whiles it remained, was it not thine Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.unto men, but unto God.

Acts 5:3 - 4 (KJVActs 5:3 - 4 (KJV) )

33But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost,lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the and to keep back part of the price of the land? land? 44Whiles it remained, was it not thine Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.unto men, but unto God.

Acts 5:3 - 4 (KJVActs 5:3 - 4 (KJV) )

33But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost,lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the and to keep back part of the price of the land? land? 44Whiles it remained, was it not thine Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.unto men, but unto God.

Acts 5:3 - 4 (KJVActs 5:3 - 4 (KJV) )

33But Peter said, Ananias, why hath But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to Satan filled thine heart to lie to the lie to the Holy Ghost,Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of and to keep back part of the price of the land? the price of the land? 44Whiles it Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? this thing in thine heart? thou hast not thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.lied unto men, but unto God.

Acts 5:3 - 4 (KJVActs 5:3 - 4 (KJV) )

33But Peter said, Ananias, why hath But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to Satan filled thine heart to lie to the lie to the Holy Ghost,Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of and to keep back part of the price of the land? the price of the land? 44Whiles it Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? this thing in thine heart? thou hast not thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.lied unto men, but unto God.

He has the attributes of He has the attributes of deitydeity

(He is God)(He is God)



1 Corinthians 2:10 (KJV)1 Corinthians 2:10 (KJV)

1010But God hath revealed them unto But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: us by his Spirit: for the Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.things of God.

1 Corinthians 2:10 (KJV)1 Corinthians 2:10 (KJV)

1010But God hath revealed them unto But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: us by his Spirit: for the Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.things of God.




(He is God)(He is God) Luke 3:21 - 22 (NKJV) Luke 3:21 - 22 (NKJV)

2121When all the people were baptized, it When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, baptized; and while He prayed, the the heaven was opened. heaven was opened. 2222And the Holy And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily formSpirit descended in bodily form like a like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”

Luke 3:21 - 22 (NKJV) Luke 3:21 - 22 (NKJV)

2121When all the people were baptized, it When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, baptized; and while He prayed, the the heaven was opened. heaven was opened. 2222And the Holy And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily formSpirit descended in bodily form like a like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”

Psalm 139 - The Holy Spirit Psalm 139 - The Holy Spirit is is EverywhereEverywhere Psalm 139 - The Holy Spirit Psalm 139 - The Holy Spirit is is EverywhereEverywhere

““77 Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?where can I flee from Your presence?

88 If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are make my bed in hell, behold, You are there.there.

99 If I take the wings of the morning, And If I take the wings of the morning, And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,”dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,”

““77 Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?where can I flee from Your presence?

88 If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are make my bed in hell, behold, You are there.there.

99 If I take the wings of the morning, And If I take the wings of the morning, And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,”dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,”

The Holy Spirit is The Holy Spirit is EternalEternalThe Holy Spirit is The Holy Spirit is EternalEternal

Hebrews 9:14 (NKJV)Hebrews 9:14 (NKJV)

1414“how much more shall the “how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through blood of Christ, who through the the eternal Spiriteternal Spirit offered Himself offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?”works to serve the living God?”

Hebrews 9:14 (NKJV)Hebrews 9:14 (NKJV)

1414“how much more shall the “how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through blood of Christ, who through the the eternal Spiriteternal Spirit offered Himself offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?”works to serve the living God?”

The Holy Spirit is The Holy Spirit is All-All-knowingknowing The Holy Spirit is The Holy Spirit is All-All-knowingknowing

1 Corinthians 2:11 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 2:11 (NKJV)

1111“For what man knows the things of “For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.”Spirit of God.”

1 Corinthians 2:11 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 2:11 (NKJV)

1111“For what man knows the things of “For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.”Spirit of God.”

How badly do we need How badly do we need the Holy Spirit?the Holy Spirit?


• What’s it like What’s it like withoutwithout the Holy Spirit the Holy Spirit

Galatians 5:19 - 21 (NKJV)Galatians 5:19 - 21 (NKJV) 1919Now the works of the flesh are Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: evident, which are:

• What’s it like What’s it like withoutwithout the Holy Spirit the Holy Spirit

Galatians 5:19 - 21 (NKJV)Galatians 5:19 - 21 (NKJV) 1919Now the works of the flesh are Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: evident, which are:

adulteryadultery, , fornicationfornication, , uncleannessuncleanness, , lewdnesslewdness, , 2020idolatryidolatry, , sorcerysorcery, , hatredhatred, , contentionscontentions, , jealousiesjealousies, , outburstsoutbursts of wrathof wrath, , selfish ambitionsselfish ambitions, , dissensionsdissensions, , heresiesheresies, ,

The Fruit of the SpiritThe Fruit of the SpiritThe Fruit of the SpiritThe Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:19 - 21 (NKJV) Galatians 5:19 - 21 (NKJV)

2121envyenvy, , murdersmurders, , drunkennessdrunkenness, , revelriesrevelries, and the like; of which I tell , and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also you beforehand, just as I also told told youyou in time past, that those who in time past, that those who practicepractice such things will not inherit such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.the kingdom of God.


2121envyenvy, , murdersmurders, , drunkennessdrunkenness, , revelriesrevelries, and the like; of which I tell , and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also you beforehand, just as I also told told youyou in time past, that those who in time past, that those who practicepractice such things will not inherit such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.the kingdom of God.

The Fruit of the SpiritThe Fruit of the SpiritThe Fruit of the SpiritThe Fruit of the Spirit


2121envyenvy, , murdersmurders, , drunkennessdrunkenness, , revelries, and the like; of which I tell revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also you beforehand, just as I also told told youyou in time past, that in time past, that those who those who practicepractice such things will not inherit such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.the kingdom of God.


2121envyenvy, , murdersmurders, , drunkennessdrunkenness, , revelries, and the like; of which I tell revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also you beforehand, just as I also told told youyou in time past, that in time past, that those who those who practicepractice such things will not inherit such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.the kingdom of God.



• WithWith the Holy Spirit the Holy Spirit

• Galatians 5:22 - 26Galatians 5:22 - 26

• WithWith the Holy Spirit the Holy Spirit

• Galatians 5:22 - 26Galatians 5:22 - 26

The Fruit of the The Fruit of the SpiritSpiritThe Fruit of the The Fruit of the SpiritSpirit

2222But the fruit of the Spirit is But the fruit of the Spirit is lovelove, , joyjoy, , peacepeace, , longsufferinglongsuffering, , kindnesskindness, , goodnessgoodness, , faithfulnessfaithfulness, , 2323gentlenessgentleness, , self-controlself-control. . Against such there is no law. Against such there is no law. 2424And And those those who arewho are Christ’s have crucified the Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. flesh with its passions and desires.

Galatians 5:22 - 26 (NKJV)Galatians 5:22 - 26 (NKJV)

2222But the fruit of the Spirit is But the fruit of the Spirit is lovelove, , joyjoy, , peacepeace, , longsufferinglongsuffering, , kindnesskindness, , goodnessgoodness, , faithfulnessfaithfulness, , 2323gentlenessgentleness, , self-controlself-control. . Against such there is no law. Against such there is no law. 2424And And those those who arewho are Christ’s have crucified the Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. flesh with its passions and desires.


The Fruit of the The Fruit of the SpiritSpiritThe Fruit of the The Fruit of the SpiritSpirit

2525If we live in the If we live in the Spirit, let us also Spirit, let us also walkwalk in the Spirit. in the Spirit. 2626Let us not Let us not become become conceited, conceited, provoking one provoking one another, envying another, envying one another. one another.


2525If we live in the If we live in the Spirit, let us also Spirit, let us also walkwalk in the Spirit. in the Spirit. 2626Let us not Let us not become become conceited, conceited, provoking one provoking one another, envying another, envying one another. one another.


What Satan Fears MostWhat Satan Fears Most What Satan Fears MostWhat Satan Fears Most ““There is nothing that Satan fears so There is nothing that Satan fears so much as that the people of God shall much as that the people of God shall clear the way by clear the way by removing every removing every hindrancehindrance, so that the Lord can pour out , so that the Lord can pour out His Spirit upon a languishing church… His Spirit upon a languishing church… Every temptation, every opposing Every temptation, every opposing influence, whether open or secret, may influence, whether open or secret, may be successfully resisted, "not by might, be successfully resisted, "not by might, nor by power, but nor by power, but by my spiritby my spirit, saith the , saith the Lord of hosts.” (Zech. 4:6). Lord of hosts.” (Zech. 4:6).

Selected Messages Book 1 pg. 124Selected Messages Book 1 pg. 124

““There is nothing that Satan fears so There is nothing that Satan fears so much as that the people of God shall much as that the people of God shall clear the way by clear the way by removing every removing every hindrancehindrance, so that the Lord can pour out , so that the Lord can pour out His Spirit upon a languishing church… His Spirit upon a languishing church… Every temptation, every opposing Every temptation, every opposing influence, whether open or secret, may influence, whether open or secret, may be successfully resisted, "not by might, be successfully resisted, "not by might, nor by power, but nor by power, but by my spiritby my spirit, saith the , saith the Lord of hosts.” (Zech. 4:6). Lord of hosts.” (Zech. 4:6).

Selected Messages Book 1 pg. 124Selected Messages Book 1 pg. 124

““Only those who are living up to Only those who are living up to the light they have will receive the light they have will receive greater light. greater light. Unless we are daily Unless we are daily advancingadvancing in the exemplification in the exemplification of the active Christian virtues, we of the active Christian virtues, we shall not shall not recognizerecognize the the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the latter rain. It may be the latter rain. It may be falling on falling on hearts all around ushearts all around us, but we shall , but we shall not discern or receive it.” not discern or receive it.”

Testimony to Ministers pg. 507Testimony to Ministers pg. 507

““Only those who are living up to Only those who are living up to the light they have will receive the light they have will receive greater light. greater light. Unless we are daily Unless we are daily advancingadvancing in the exemplification in the exemplification of the active Christian virtues, we of the active Christian virtues, we shall not shall not recognizerecognize the the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the latter rain. It may be the latter rain. It may be falling on falling on hearts all around ushearts all around us, but we shall , but we shall not discern or receive it.” not discern or receive it.”

Testimony to Ministers pg. 507Testimony to Ministers pg. 507

“Those who make no decided effort, but simply wait for the Holy Spirit to compel them to action, will perish in darkness. You are not to sit still and do nothing in the work of God.”

Christian Service pg. 228

“Those who make no decided effort, but simply wait for the Holy Spirit to compel them to action, will perish in darkness. You are not to sit still and do nothing in the work of God.”

Christian Service pg. 228

““We should We should pray as earnestly forpray as earnestly for the the descent of descent of the Holy Spiritthe Holy Spirit as the as the disciples prayed on the day of disciples prayed on the day of Pentecost. If they needed it at that Pentecost. If they needed it at that time, time, we need it more todaywe need it more today.” .”

Testimonies for the Church Vol. 5 Testimonies for the Church Vol. 5 pg. 158pg. 158

““We should We should pray as earnestly forpray as earnestly for the the descent of descent of the Holy Spiritthe Holy Spirit as the as the disciples prayed on the day of disciples prayed on the day of Pentecost. If they needed it at that Pentecost. If they needed it at that time, time, we need it more todaywe need it more today.” .”

Testimonies for the Church Vol. 5 Testimonies for the Church Vol. 5 pg. 158pg. 158

““The descent of the Holy Spirit upon The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the church is looked forward to as in the church is looked forward to as in the future; but it is the privilege of the the future; but it is the privilege of the church to have it now. church to have it now. SeekSeek for it, for it, praypray for it, for it, believebelieve for it. We must have it, for it. We must have it, and Heaven is waiting to bestow it.”and Heaven is waiting to bestow it.”

Evangelism pg. 701Evangelism pg. 701

““The descent of the Holy Spirit upon The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the church is looked forward to as in the church is looked forward to as in the future; but it is the privilege of the the future; but it is the privilege of the church to have it now. church to have it now. SeekSeek for it, for it, praypray for it, for it, believebelieve for it. We must have it, for it. We must have it, and Heaven is waiting to bestow it.”and Heaven is waiting to bestow it.”

Evangelism pg. 701Evangelism pg. 701

SeekSeek for it, for it, praypray for it, for it, believebelieve for it.for it.SeekSeek for it, for it, praypray for it, for it, believebelieve for it.for it.

Matthew 7:7 - 11 (NKJV) Matthew 7:7 - 11 (NKJV)

77“Ask, and it will be given to you; “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. will be opened to you. 88For everyone For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. be opened.


77“Ask, and it will be given to you; “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. will be opened to you. 88For everyone For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. be opened.

SeekSeek for it, for it, praypray for it, for it, believebelieve for it.for it.SeekSeek for it, for it, praypray for it, for it, believebelieve for it.for it.


99Or what man is there among you Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? give him a stone? 1010Or if he asks for Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? a fish, will he give him a serpent? 1111If If you then, being evil, know how to you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those heaven give good things to those who ask Him! who ask Him!


99Or what man is there among you Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? give him a stone? 1010Or if he asks for Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? a fish, will he give him a serpent? 1111If If you then, being evil, know how to you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those heaven give good things to those who ask Him! who ask Him!

““The measure of the Holy The measure of the Holy Spirit we receive, will be Spirit we receive, will be proportioned to the measure proportioned to the measure of ourof our desiredesire and theand the faithfaith exercised for it, and the use exercised for it, and the use we shall make of the light and we shall make of the light and knowledge that shall be given knowledge that shall be given to us.”to us.”

Advent Review and Sabbath Herald May 5, 1896Advent Review and Sabbath Herald May 5, 1896

““The measure of the Holy The measure of the Holy Spirit we receive, will be Spirit we receive, will be proportioned to the measure proportioned to the measure of ourof our desiredesire and theand the faithfaith exercised for it, and the use exercised for it, and the use we shall make of the light and we shall make of the light and knowledge that shall be given knowledge that shall be given to us.”to us.”

Advent Review and Sabbath Herald May 5, 1896Advent Review and Sabbath Herald May 5, 1896

How filled with the spirit can we be?

How filled with the spirit can we be?

Why is it so important to know Why is it so important to know that the Holy Spirit is a person?that the Holy Spirit is a person?

The Coming of the Comforter p. 40The Coming of the Comforter p. 40

““If we think of the Holy Spirit If we think of the Holy Spirit (who is a divine person) as an (who is a divine person) as an impersonal influence, we are impersonal influence, we are robbing a divine person of the robbing a divine person of the deference, honor, and love deference, honor, and love that is His due. that is His due.

The Coming of the Comforter p. 40The Coming of the Comforter p. 40

““If we think of the Holy Spirit If we think of the Holy Spirit (who is a divine person) as an (who is a divine person) as an impersonal influence, we are impersonal influence, we are robbing a divine person of the robbing a divine person of the deference, honor, and love deference, honor, and love that is His due. that is His due.


““If the Holy Spirit is a mere If the Holy Spirit is a mere influence or power, we shall influence or power, we shall try to get hold of and use it. try to get hold of and use it. But if we recognize Him as a But if we recognize Him as a person, we shall study how to person, we shall study how to yield to Him, that He may use yield to Him, that He may use us.us.

““If the Holy Spirit is a mere If the Holy Spirit is a mere influence or power, we shall influence or power, we shall try to get hold of and use it. try to get hold of and use it. But if we recognize Him as a But if we recognize Him as a person, we shall study how to person, we shall study how to yield to Him, that He may use yield to Him, that He may use us.us.


““If we think we have the Holy If we think we have the Holy Spirit, we shall be inclined to Spirit, we shall be inclined to strutting and self-inflation; But strutting and self-inflation; But the true concept, leads to self-the true concept, leads to self-renunciation, self-abnegation, renunciation, self-abnegation, and self-humiliation. Nothing is and self-humiliation. Nothing is more calculated to lay the glory more calculated to lay the glory of man in the dust.”of man in the dust.”

““If we think we have the Holy If we think we have the Holy Spirit, we shall be inclined to Spirit, we shall be inclined to strutting and self-inflation; But strutting and self-inflation; But the true concept, leads to self-the true concept, leads to self-renunciation, self-abnegation, renunciation, self-abnegation, and self-humiliation. Nothing is and self-humiliation. Nothing is more calculated to lay the glory more calculated to lay the glory of man in the dust.”of man in the dust.”

Gospel Workers p. 285Gospel Workers p. 285 ““We cannot use the Holy Spirit; the We cannot use the Holy Spirit; the

Spirit is to use us. Through the Spirit, Spirit is to use us. Through the Spirit, God works in His people "to will and God works in His people "to will and to do of His good pleasure." [PHIL. to do of His good pleasure." [PHIL. 2:13.] But many will not submit to be 2:13.] But many will not submit to be led. They want to manage led. They want to manage themselves. This is why they do not themselves. This is why they do not receive the heavenly gift. receive the heavenly gift.

Gospel Workers p. 285Gospel Workers p. 285 ““We cannot use the Holy Spirit; the We cannot use the Holy Spirit; the

Spirit is to use us. Through the Spirit, Spirit is to use us. Through the Spirit, God works in His people "to will and God works in His people "to will and to do of His good pleasure." [PHIL. to do of His good pleasure." [PHIL. 2:13.] But many will not submit to be 2:13.] But many will not submit to be led. They want to manage led. They want to manage themselves. This is why they do not themselves. This is why they do not receive the heavenly gift. receive the heavenly gift.

Gospel Workers p. 285Gospel Workers p. 285

““Only to those who wait humbly upon Only to those who wait humbly upon God, who watch for His guidance and God, who watch for His guidance and grace, is the Spirit given. This grace, is the Spirit given. This promised blessing, claimed by faith, promised blessing, claimed by faith, brings all other blessings in its train. It brings all other blessings in its train. It is given according to the riches of the is given according to the riches of the grace of Christ, and He is ready to grace of Christ, and He is ready to supply supply every soulevery soul according to the according to the capacity to receivecapacity to receive.”.”

• How fervently are you willing to seek How fervently are you willing to seek the Holy Spirit? the Holy Spirit?

• The Bible tells us:The Bible tells us:

““you will seek the LORD your God, and you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.”all your heart and with all your soul.”

Deuteronomy 4:29Deuteronomy 4:29

- Will you be willing to seek the Holy - Will you be willing to seek the Holy Spirit with all your heart and soul?Spirit with all your heart and soul?

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