Rev. David Holwick
First Baptist Church
West Lafayette, Ohio (Bible study)
April 12, 1989
1 Thessalonians 1:5-6
THE HOLY SPIRIT IN PAUL'S WRITINGS
I. Paul associates the Spirit with:
A. Spiritual power. 1 Thessalonians 1:5
B. Inner joy. 1 Thessalonians 1:6
C. Moral purity. 1 Thessalonians 4:4-8
D. Religious commitment. 2 Thessalonians 2:13
II. Special details about the Spirit from Paul.
A. The Spirit bears witness within our hearts that we are God's
children. Romans 8:16
B. The Spirit enables us to call God "Abba," Father.
Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6
C. The Spirit assists us in our prayers. Romans 8:26
III. Main emphasis of Paul: The Spirit's work within people.
A. Spirit-indwelt people exhibit fruit: Galatians 5:22-23
B. Christians are the temple of the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 3:16
C. The Spirit unleashes God's resurrection power in us. Romans 8:11
IV. The warfare of the Spirit.
A. The spirit lusts against the flesh. Galatians 5:17
1) God's Spirit or human spirit?
2) Set minds on the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:5
B. Christians can be fleshly or spiritual. 1 Cor 3:1-2
1) There are degrees of spirituality. Ephesians 5:18
a) Believers can choose to be filled with the Spirit.
2) Living by the Spirit gives freedom. 2 Cor 3:17
a) Legalism is the opposite. Romans 7:6
b) The Spirit can deliver us from sin. Romans 8:2
NEXT WEEK: Read 1 Corinthians 12.
In your own words, give a definition for each spiritual gift
as found in verses 8-10.
Word of wisdom:
Word of knowledge:
Faith:
Healing:
Working of miracles:
Prophecy:
Discerning of spirits:
Tongues:
Interpretation of tongues:
Which gift or gifts do you think God has given you?
Which, if any, of the gifts are no longer given to people?
Why?
Are gifts given by God, or asked for by believers? Explain.
