ETCF V.38 THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Summary
1. The Holy Spirit is a person, not an impersonal force.
2. Scripture uses personal pronouns when referring to the Holy Spirit.
3. The work of the Holy Spirit both requires and exhibits personality.
4. The Christian enjoys a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit.
5. The Holy Spirit is to be worshiped and obeyed.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Joh16.13;2Co13.14;1Ti4.1;Jam4.5;1Jo5.6

ETCF V.37 THE DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Summary

1. The liturgy of the church ascribes deity to the Holy Spirit.
2. The Old Testament ascribed divine attributes and authority to the Holy Spirit.
3. The New Testament assigns divine attributes to the Holy Spirit.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Gen1.1-2;Act5.3-4;Rom8.9-17;1Co6.19-20;Eph2.19-22; 

ETCF V.42. THE HOLY SPIRIT AS COMFORTER

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul (c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part V. The Holy Spirit ~ 42. THE HOLY SPIRIT AS COMFORTER

Summary:

1. Jesus is our first Comforter in His role of Advocate before the Father.
2. The Holy Spirit is another Comforter who is a substitute for Jesus after His ascension.
3. The Spirit acts as our present Helper.


Biblical passages for reflection[Link to All the Scriptures]:

John 14:16-18
Acts 19:1-7
Romans 8:26-27
Galatians 4:6

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ETCF V.41. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul (c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part V. The Holy Spirit ~ 41. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Summary:

1. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is a distinct work in which the Spirit
endows believers with gifts for ministry.

2. In Acts, the Holy Spirit is poured out on four groups (Jews,
Samaritans, God-fearers, and Gentiles), indicating they all are included
in the New Covenant church.

3. Pentecost fulfills the Old Testament prophecy that the Spirit would be
poured out on all believers and not restricted to a few.

Biblical passages for reflection[Link to All the Scriptures]:

Joel 2:28-29
John 7:37-39
Acts 2:1-11
1 Corinthians 12
1 Corinthians 14:26-33

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ETCF V.39. THE INTERNAL TESTIMONY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul (c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part V. The Holy Spirit ~ 39. THE INTERNAL TESTIMONY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Summary:

1. The testimony of God is completely trustworthy.
2. The Bible offers objective evidence that it is the Word of God.
3. We are not fully persuaded of the truth of Scripture without the
testimony of the Holy Spirit.
4. The internal testimony of the Spirit offers no new argument to the
mind, but works upon our hearts and spirits to yield to the evidence
already there.
5. The doctrine of the internal testimony of the Holy Spirit is not a
license for believing that whatever we feel to be true is true.

Biblical passages for reflection[Link to all the Scripture]:

John 15:13
Acts 5:32
Acts 15:28
Romans 8:16
Galatians 5:16-18

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ETCF V.38. THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul (c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part V. The Holy Spirit ~ 38. THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Summary:

1. The Holy Spirit is a person, not an impersonal force.
2. Scripture uses personal pronouns when referring to the Holy Spirit.
3. The work of the Holy Spirit both requires and exhibits personality.
4. The Christian enjoys a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit.
5. The Holy Spirit is to be worshiped and obeyed.

Biblical passages for reflection[Link to all the Scripture]:

John 16:13
2 Corinthians 13:14
1 Timothy 4:1
James 4:5
1 John 5:6

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ETCF V.37. THE DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul (c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part V. The Holy Spirit ~ 37. THE DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Summary:

1. The liturgy of the church ascribes deity to the Holy Spirit.
2. The Old Testament ascribed divine attributes and authority to the Holy
Spirit.
3. The New Testament assigns divine attributes to the Holy Spirit.

Biblical passages for reflection[Link to all the scripture]:

Genesis 1:1-2
Acts 5:3-4
Romans 8:9-17
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Ephesians 2:19-22

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ETCF V.43. THE HOLY SPIRIT AS SANCTIFIER

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul (c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part V. The Holy Spirit ~ 43. THE HOLY SPIRIT AS SANCTIFIER 

Summary:

1. God calls us to reflect His holiness.2. To become holy requires that we receive holiness from outside of ourselves.3. The Holy Spirit is called holy because of His work as our sanctifier.4. Sanctification is a lifelong process. 5. Sanctification is a cooperative work, involving both the believer and the Holy Spirit.6. The indwelling Holy Spirit does not work to deify us.

Biblical passages for reflection[Link to All the Scriptures]:

John 15:26
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Galations 4:6
Philippians 2:12-13
1 Peter 1:15-16

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ETCF V.40. THE ILLUMINATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part V. The Holy Spirit ~ 40. THE ILLUMINATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Summary:
1. Illumination refers to the Holy Spirit’s assistance in helping us understand and apply Scripture.
2. Illumination is not to be confused with revelation.

Biblical passages for reflection[Link to All the Scripture]:

John 16:13-15
1 Corinthians 2:9-16
2 Peter 1:21 

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