Lecture Notes: The Role of the Holy Spirit

Introduction

• Welcome and Opening: Hallelujah, welcome. Turn your Bible to the Book of John.
• Purpose of Lecture: To dispense the truth of the Word of God, focusing on the Holy Spirit.
• Guideline: The Book of Acts as our manual.
• Prayer Focus: Look at the status of the body of Christ, identify what’s missing, and seek God's insight.

Key Issues Identified

• Decline in Glory: Despite our destiny to exceed the glory in Acts, there is a decline.
• Missing Element: Understanding and participation in the ministry and person of the Holy Spirit.

Overview of the Lecture Series

• Objective: Introduce and understand the Holy Spirit as a person, not just what He can do.
• Combination: Theoretical and practical aspects.

Examining Scripture: Book of John

• John 15:26 & John 16: Jesus' attempt to introduce the Holy Spirit.
• Focus: The person of the Holy Spirit rather than His works.

The Holy Spirit

• Origin: Proceeds from the Father (John 15:26).
• Representation: Brings an errand from the Father.
• Comparison: Like Eliezer of Damascus sent by Abraham (Genesis).

Characteristics of the Holy Spirit

• Not self-speaking: Under oath to do the Father’s will.
• Errand from the Father: Ministry focuses on the Father’s will.

John 16: Ministry of the Holy Spirit

• John 16:7-14: Jesus introduces the role and actions of the Holy Spirit.

Key Points from John 16

• Guiding into All Truth: Holy Spirit guides into all truth (John 16:13).
• Reproving the World: Convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8-11).
• Jesus’ Limitations: Couldn’t reveal all due to disciples' lack of capacity.

Experiential Knowledge

• Experiential Approach: Holy Spirit brings believers into the reality of God's truths.
• Functioning Beyond Humanity: Holy Spirit enables believers to operate in God's realm.

Spiritual Exercises

• Contacting the Holy Spirit: Only our spirit can contact the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23).
• Exercise of Spirit: Understanding how to exercise one's spirit to maximize interaction with the Holy Spirit.

Practical Training and Calibration

• Romans 8:16: The Spirit bears witness with our spirit.
• Witnessing: Understanding when and how the Holy Spirit communicates.

Final Points and Call to Action

• Experiential Learning: Through the Holy Spirit, we engage deeply and personally with God.
• Continuous Learning: The exploration of God through the Holy Spirit is endless.
• Climbing Higher: Encouragement to ascend spiritually and embrace the full capacity God offers.

Prayer and Worship

• Inviting the Holy Spirit: Prayers and songs inviting the Holy Spirit's presence and guidance.
• Open Yourself: Encouragement to open up to spiritual expressions and experiences.